Social Circle is a small town in Georgia with one of the most established and successful wrestling programs in the state. A lot of this success is due to one man: Robert Cline.
Cline runs two wrestling clubs out of the Social Circle High School wrestling room, the Circle Training Center and the Backyard Brawlers. He volunteers his time to run these programs and help wrestlers develop skills in the offseason.
Kids from elementary school to high school can wrestle in these clubs. The training center is open to anyone in Social Circle and the surrounding communities.
Cline came to Social Circle in 2013 after head coach Randy Prater invited him to strengthen the youth program.
Wrestling is an important part of Cline’s life, and he wants to give the same growth opportunities he had to other kids.
I love giving opportunities, watching these kids become better every day, watching these kids not only just win but just be better kids,” Cline said.
The offseason practice and experience that students receive have impacted the Social Circle High School wrestling team. They practice techniques and moves during practice and earn valuable mat time through off-season tournaments. Since 2013, they have won eight dual state championships.
With wrestling season starting on Oct. 20, the wrestlers are gaining valuable time and practice on the mat.
Sydney Jarrard and Wesley Webb are students in the undergraduate certificate program at UGA’s John Huland Carmical Sports Media Institute.
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