Our Light It Up Blue clinic is an adaptive wrestling program built for athletes of every ability — including kids with autism and special needs. Same sport, same intensity, same belonging. Every athlete gets on the mat.
Wrestling is one of the most inclusive sports there is — it meets every athlete where they are. The Light It Up Blue clinic leans into that. Coaches adapt drills, pacing, and sensory environment so that wrestlers with autism and other disabilities can learn, compete, and belong.
Run by Julian and the Frog Empire coaching staff in Ithaca, NY, the clinic focuses on fundamentals, confidence, and connection — not just technique. Parents and caregivers are always welcome to stay and watch.
Athletes with autism, sensory needs, and physical or developmental disabilities — plus their siblings and friends.
Drills, pacing, and instruction adjusted for each wrestler, with a low-pressure, encouraging tone.
A calmer environment and patient staff so every athlete can engage comfortably.
No cost to participate, with scholarship support available for continued training.
Light It Up Blue is Frog Empire Foundation's autism-inclusive wrestling clinic in Ithaca, NY. It is an adaptive program designed to support athletes of all abilities — including those with autism and special needs — in a welcoming, low-pressure environment.
Athletes of all ages and ability levels are welcome, with a special focus on wrestlers with autism, sensory needs, and other disabilities. No prior wrestling experience is required.
Yes. The Light It Up Blue clinic is free, and scholarship support is available for any additional programming. Contact info@frogempirefoundation.org to reserve a spot.