Gray Shirt Program: for Incoming College Freshman
How True Champions Are Made
The BullTrained Gray Shirt Year is an 9-month program designed for graduating high school seniors who are entering their freshman year of college. A gray shirt year done right, provides a “growth year” for students without starting their college athletic clock. Coach Henson used his 22 years of Division 1 coaching experience to format this programs training and competition schedule.
Athletes should be enrolled in 11hrs or less of classes per semester and encouraged to live on the college campus. This programs high level, rigorous training schedule helps raise your young college athletes wrestling IQ, as well as growing them physically, mentally and as competitors all while helping them better acclimate to college life and athletics before actually starting their clock.
Colleges located in Columbia, Mo. are Columbia College, Stephens College and the University of Missouri. Mizzou offers residential services, dining services and campus activities for all students regardless of enrollment hours. This provides your student a true college experience that will help them thrive, while being able to train in the sport they love while learning world level technique.
Local Universities: University of Missouri, Columbia University, and Stephens College.
2024 - 2025
- Nov. 5 – Princeton Open, Princeton New Jersey
- Nov. 16 – Grandview Open, DeMoines, Iowa
- Nov. 24 – Kaufman Brand Open, Warrensburg, MO
- Dec. 4 – Dury Open, Springfield Missouri
- Dec. 7 – Cleveland State Open, Cleveland, Ohio
- Jan. 19 – Roger Denker Open, Warrensburg, MO
- Feb. 1 – Missouri Valley Open, Missouri
*tentative schedule, subject to change.
Gray Shirt Year Information
- Further program details will be explained during the evaluation process.
- 9-month Season Starting September 10th – May 25th
- Athletes are required to pay all living and academic expenses.
- Student-Athletes who attend the University of Missouri and do 9 college credit hours per semester, also qualify for on-campus boarding. This provides you the opportunity to live on campus, use the recreational facilities and enjoy the college environment. Learn more about room and board on campus.
- Coach Henson is your coach–no different than if you were at a university full-time.
- No Refunds — Space is limited. Once accepted, you have locked in a space that will not be offered to anyone else.
- Cost for the year of Training: No different than gymnastics, hockey, tennis, and baseball. This program is one of a kind and there is a true commitment financially, and emotionally by all parties. The total cost will be explained during the recruitment process.
- Full Season – Students (parents) will need to provide all expenses for tournaments (i.e. travel, hotel, entry fee, etc.)
- Individuals will be paired together to create the best training environment.
- The program consists of high level technique and positional wrestling along with strength and conditioning.
- Each student athlete will feel like a part of a family, walk away with better knowledge of the sport, a higher wrestling IQ, an improved work ethic and self-discipline.
- Only well-rounded student-athletes will be accepted.
- All in season camps are included in the costs.
PROGRAM + APPLICATION DETAILS
Admission
- Gray Shirt Year: High school graduates entering college part-time, enrolled in 11 hours or less per semester
- Duration: 9 months
- Dates: September 10th–May 25th
- Email BullTrained for more information
Details
- Hands-on training
- Full practice and competition schedule
- Mentored by Sammie Henson
- Coaches accommodations for travel and tournaments are included in the price