Beginner · Non-competitive
Lil Bits
Ages 5–7
A positive introduction to Wrestling. Learn movement, listening, and wrestling fundamentals. Ready 6 and 7 year olds may move into Roughnecks at Coaches discretion.
HOMEDriller Wrestling Club · Established 1973
Building
Drillers
One practice at a time
Elite coaching, deep tradition and a room built on discipline, confidence and community—from a wrestler's first stance to the national stage.
1893BHS Founded
1973Driller Wrestling Club Begins
53Years of Driller Wrestling Club Tradition
Early registration is officially open as of August 18. Use the REGISTRATION tab above to open the family form, fees and season details.
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One club. Three levels.
Every athlete has a clear path forward, experienced coaching, and a place to belong.
Beginner through intermediate · Competitive
Roughnecks
Ages 7 through middle school
A Beginner and Intermediate competitive group that develops strong fundamentals, higher-level skills and experience at local tournaments.
Advanced · Coach selection
Driller Elite
Selected wrestlers
Advanced traveling competition for selected wrestlers pursuing state and national goals. Families are contacted by the coaching staff.
All group placements are subject to coach discretion.
More than a wrestling room
Once a Driller.
Always a Driller.
We develop more than wrestlers. Our athletes learn preparation, respect, resilience and how to represent their team, their school and their community with pride.
Meet the coaches →Hard WorkSportsmanshipCommitment
Championship standard
Coached by people
who build champions.
Our coaching staff brings experience, accountability and personal attention to every level of the Driller Wrestling Club program.
01DWC Program Head Coach · Driller Elite
Matt Monteiro
A three-time NCAA qualifier and 19-year coach developing wrestlers from strong fundamentals through state and national competition.View bio →
02DWC Roughnecks Head Coach
Joey Granata
A former Cal State Bakersfield wrestler and top-25 competitor with 10 years of experience coaching youth and high school state placers and champions.View bio →
03DWC Lil Bits Head Coach
Bakersfield High School Girls Head CoachAlbert Urias
Creating a positive first wrestling experience through movement, fundamentals and fun.View bio →
04Bakersfield High School Boys Head Coach · DWC Coach
Adam Fierro
A DWC and BHS alumnus, two-time NCAA qualifier and proven head coach who has developed state medalists, Valley Champions and All-Americans.View bio →
05Bakersfield High School Boys Coach · DWC Coach
Brian Lujan
A former State Champion and Fargo competitor who has coached 28 State qualifiers, eight State medalists, two Valley Champions and five All-Americans.View bio →
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07Driller Wrestling Club Coach
Reid Orozco
A wrestling coach and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu blue belt with seven years of strength-and-conditioning experience, focused on technique, athleticism, confidence and character.View bio →LOYAL TO MY SOILGO DRILLERS
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2026–2027 season
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