Formation 1976 | Headquarters Scottsdale, Arizona | |
Sunkist Kids is a wrestling club and nonprofit organization based in Scottsdale, Arizona.
History
Founded in 1976, Sunkist Kids has produced 55 Olympic medalists since its inception. Many of American wrestling's greatest champions are from the organization, such as wrestling legend John Smith (2x Olympic and 4x World Champion), women's wrestling pioneer Tricia Saunders (4x World Champion), Cael Sanderson (2004 Olympic Gold Medalist) and Greco-Roman wrestler Rulon Gardner (2000 Olympic Heavyweight Champion). The head coach is currently Sammie Henson.
Since 1976, the Sunkist Kids Wrestling Club has produced more Olympic, World and U.S. National Champions than any other elite wrestling club in the United States. To date, the Sunkist Kids have 55 Olympic and World Medals, and 164 National Champions.
Dan Severn was the original Sunkist Kid of the Sunkist Kids.