BULLTRAINED BLACK SHIRT PROGRAM
2026 – 2027
Home Schooled Student-Athlete
How True Champions Are Made
2026 – 2027 Enrollment Now Open
The Gold Standard for the Home-Schooled Student-Athlete
The BullTrained Black Shirt Program is the premier, elite-level developmental system in the USA. Designed specifically for home-schooled student-athletes (Grades 4–12), we provide the elite environment required to train and compete at a World-Class level without sacrificing academic excellence.
Led by Olympian and World Champion Sammie “The Bull” Henson, our mission is to bridge the gap between middle-school dreams, high-school ambitions, and collegiate or international success.
Drawing on his experience as a former Division I Head Coach and Olympian, Sammie Henson has engineered a program where student-athletes evolve physically, mentally, and socially. This isn’t just training; it is a holistic developmental system designed to forge the person as much as the competitor.
Throughout this program, student-athletes accelerate their pursuit of athletic excellence while maintaining a rigorous focus on their academic studies. By surrounding themselves with like-minded, high-achieving individuals, our athletes see technical and mental growth at a rate that traditional programs simply cannot match.
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Dates: August 4, 2026 – July 3, 2027 (11 Months)
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Focus: A complete NCAA-style training cycle including Pre-Season, In-Season, Post-Season, and Summer Intensive (Fargo prep).
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Cost: $7,200 (Non-Resident) | $12,500 (Resident Athlete)
- Tuition Installments: Flex Plans Available in 3, 6, 9, and 12 month options.
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Best For: The Total Transformation: Athletes ready to leave “average” behind and fully adopt the lifestyle of a professional wrestler. This is the only path that covers the complete technical and mental evolution. The Collegiate Prospect: Wrestlers looking to secure Division I scholarships. By training under a former D1 Head Coach year-round, the athlete learns the specific pace, hand-fighting, and discipline required at the university level. The World-Level Aspirant: Those targeting the podium at Fargo, the US Open, and World Team Trials. 11 months of consistency ensures that “The Bull” Mentality is hard-wired before the biggest tournaments of the year. The Home-School Leader: Families who want a structured, disciplined, and high-performance daily environment that replaces traditional physical education with world-class sport science and character development.
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Dates: August 4, 2026 – October 31, 2026
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Focus: Technical foundation, intensive conditioning, and peak preparation for Pre-Season Nationals.
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Cost: $1,999 (Non-Resident) | $3,410 (Resident Athlete)
- Tuition Installments: Flex Plans Available in 4, 6, and 9 month options.
- Best For: The Tone-Setter: Athletes who want to start the season at “mid-season form” while everyone else is still shaking off the summer rust. National Contenders: Wrestlers specifically peaking for Pre-Season Nationals and looking to earn early-season rankings. The Technical Rebuild: Perfect for those needing to break bad habits and install the Henson System before the high school or middle school season begins. Engine Building: Athletes looking for the “Conditioning of an Olympian” to ensure they never fade in the third period once the winter grind starts.
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Dates: March 2, 2027 – May 21, 2027
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Focus: High-level tactical refinement and weight management for the U.S. Open and World Team Trials
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Cost: $1,999 (Non-Resident) | $3,410 (Resident Athlete)
- Tuition Installments: Flex Plans Available in 4, 6, and 9 month options.
- Best For: The Next-Level Hunter: High schoolers looking to showcase their skills for college recruiters during the US Open and the World Team Trials window. Freestyle/Folkstyle Specialists: Athletes transitioning from the scholastic season into the international styles, where elite mat strategy is the difference between winning and losing. The “Gap Year” mentality: Wrestlers who just finished their season and aren’t satisfied—they want to immediately close the gap on the guys who stood on the podium above them. Fargo Preparation: Serious competitors who want a high-intensity head start on their training block for the summer nationals.
THE BLACK SHIRT BLUEPRINT: PROGRAM DETAILS
The Black Shirt Program is a high-level commitment. We operate with the same intensity, structure, and expectations as a Top-Tier NCAA Division I wrestling program.
The Commitment
Full Season Schedule: August 4, 2026 – July 3, 2027.
Elite Mentorship: Coach Sammie Henson is your head coach. Expect the same level of accountability and professional instruction as a university-level athlete.
The Family Environment: Athletes are paired strategically to create the optimal training environment. We grow together, struggle together, and win together.
Exclusivity: Space is strictly limited. Once an athlete is accepted, that slot is removed from the market. As such, there are no refunds.
Training & Curriculum
Comprehensive Development: The curriculum includes high-level technical and positional wrestling, sports-specific strength and conditioning, and a rigorous competition schedule.
Holistic Growth: We only accept well-rounded student-athletes. Our goal is to develop work ethic, self-discipline, and character that translates to life off the mat.
Academic Accountability: Athletes must manage their own academic expenses and maintain progress in their online NCAA-accredited coursework.
Financial Investment
Tuition Integrity: This program is a one-of-a-kind specialized academy. Similar to elite-level gymnastics, hockey, or tennis, this requires a significant financial and emotional commitment from all parties.
Additional Expenses: Parents are responsible for all living expenses, academic fees, and competition-related costs (travel, lodging, and tournament entry fees).
Professional Evaluation: Further program specifics and specific travel itineraries will be detailed during the mandatory athlete evaluation and interview process.
Take your training to the next level
Sign up for the BullTrained Black Shirt Year today! Enrollment closes July 31, 2026.
Upon receipt of your submission, the student-athlete and their parent(s) will be contact for a phone interview. Correspondence of acceptance will be made following the evaluation process.
Summer Camp that Elevates
Check out our BullTrained 30 Day Summer Camp, providing over 90 practices, daily conditioning, and plenty of summer fun designed to grow not only their wrestling IQ, but also physically. This program provides private instruction, allowing student-athletes to train with Olympian, World Champion, and 2x NCAA National Champion, Sammie Henson over the summer, elevating your athlete to new levels before Fargo
