Prepare to Succeed in College
The SpartanCombatRTC is designed to provide an affordable option for the student-wrestler looking for a year of high level training and competition before matriculating into college as a full-time student.
Coaching Staff
Scottie Boykin
Agoge Head Coach
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Coach Boykin joined the Spartan RTC in Fall of 2019 as an athlete and Coach. Prior to becoming a Spartan, he completed his University of Tennessee-Chattanooga wrestling career at 8th in all-time in wins. During his time in the NCAA, he made three NCAA Appearances and earned the Southern Conference Championship twice.
Since his college career, Scottie became a 2019 US Open All-American and most recently became 2019 World-Team Trials Qualifier.
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Phil Laux
Associate Agoge Coach
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Coach Laux came to Spartan Combat RTC from the storied Iowa Wrestling program. As a high school athlete, Phil was a two-time Iowa High School State Champion, six-time Fargo All-American— 1x champ, and 4x Fula Cadet All-American— 1x champ. While attending the University of Iowa he was four-time letter winner, winning 22 varsity matches, and was a three-time University Nationals All-American.
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Off the mat, Phil was awarded the J. Donald Pike Award for having being the Senior with the highest GPA on the Iowa Wrestling Team. Additionally, he was a four-time Academic All-BIG 10 honoree and represented the wrestling team as a member of the Iowa Student Athlete Advisory Committee. In May 2018 he earned his BBA in Management with a certificate in Sustainability.
Dan Flanick
Agoge Strength Coach
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Coach Flanick is a former Division 1 Strength & Conditioning Coach. He owns a gym, Skaneateles Strength & Conditioning, where he leads an experienced team of Strength & Conditioning Coaches who work with teams and groups of all athletic backgrounds.
He has a decade of experience, he's a Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist, has a Bachelor's in Exercise Science, and a Master's degree in Education.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the criteria to train at the SpartanCombat RTC
- Won at least one match at a USAW World or Olympic Team Trials
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Placed top 8 at USAW Senior Open Championships -
Placed top 8 at USAW University National Championships -
Placed top 8 at FILA Junior National Championships -
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Placed top 8 at USAW Cadet National Championships -
Placed top 4 in the High School State Championships -
Placed top 4 at the Prep National Championships -
Placed top 4 at USAW State Junior freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships -
Placed top 4 at USAW State Cadet freestyle/Greco-Roman Championships to app settings and press "Manage Questions" button.
What about housing? Where do the athletes live? Is there help with that?​
The SpartanCombatRTC house has:
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Full kitchen with a dining area
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Washer and dryer, making it convenient for washing clothes.
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Two living areas. One on the main floor where it flows into the kitchen/dining room and is at the center of the home. The other area is on the third floor and is mainly utilized for watching movies
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Common study room.
Can they attend college? What are their options?
The Spartan Combat RTC student athletes take advantage of several academic options to gain college credit. The most popular are through Tompkins Cortland Community College and any one of many online course options. The wrestlers have taken courses at Cornell University, Ithaca College, and Cortland State University. All colleges and universities lie within just a few miles of the training center.