She Rises
Strong Girls. Strong Futures.
Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's built through challenge, perseverance, and discovering what you're capable of. Through wrestling, mentorship, and community, girls at The Forge are developing confidence, resilience, leadership, and a belief in themselves that extends far beyond the mat. Today, more than 30 girls are part of our program, and that number continues to grow as they inspire others to join them.
30+
Girls actively participating in our programs
100%
Free participation
43%
of our athletes are girls
3
Training opportunities each week
A Place To Belong. A Place To Grow.
Starting something new can be intimidating.
Walking into a wrestling room can be especially intimidating.
That is why we work hard to create an environment where every athlete feels welcomed, supported, and valued from day one.
Whether a girl is stepping onto the mat for the very first time or already competing at a high level, she has a place at The Forge.
No experience is necessary.
Every athlete starts somewhere.
Our coaches and athletes support one another, celebrate growth, and help each participant build confidence one practice at a time.
When a girl discovers her strength, there's no limit to what she can achieve.
Countless
Friendships, victories, and confidence-building moments
0
Experience required to start
Something remarkable happens when a girl steps onto the mat and realizes she can do hard things.
She learns that setbacks aren't failures. They're opportunities to grow.
She learns that confidence comes from effort, not perfection.
She learns that her voice matters, that her goals are worth pursuing, and that she is capable of far more than she ever imagined.
At The Forge, we see these transformations every day.
We see shy girls become leaders.
We see athletes encourage one another through challenges.
We see young women develop the confidence to take on difficult classes, try new opportunities, speak up for themselves, and believe in their own potential.
The lessons learned through wrestling don't stay in the wrestling room.
They show up in classrooms.
They show up in friendships.
They show up in future careers.
Most importantly, they show up in the way these young women see themselves.
Our goal isn't simply to help girls become better wrestlers.
Our goal is to help them become confident, resilient, compassionate, and courageous young women who know they can overcome whatever challenges life puts in front of them.
Because when a girl discovers her strength, there's no limit to what she can achieve.
HELP US BUILD THE FUTURE
Every girl deserves the opportunity to discover what she is capable of.
Your support helps provide free training, mentorship, leadership development, equipment, and opportunities for young women throughout our community.
Together, we can ensure that cost is never a barrier to participation and that every girl has the opportunity to rise.