July 23 – July 31
Miami Hawks College Tour
The Miami Hawks College Tour is an exclusive, invitation-only experience designed for 10 of the top rising Juniors and Seniors. This tour takes athletes behind the scenes at elite Division I wrestling programs while being fully documented as a vlogged series for the broader wrestling community.
Upcoming Tour Dates
Athletes will gain firsthand exposure to college training environments, coaching philosophies, and recruiting standards at some of the most respected programs in the country.
University of Minnesota
Golden Gophers
July 23 – July 25
Athletes begin at Minnesota with a full campus visit and facility tour, gaining direct exposure to the Gophers' training culture. The visit includes recruiting and development discussions with program staff and practice observation when permitted.
University of Iowa
Hawkeyes
July 26 – July 28
The tour continues at Iowa, where athletes experience the legendary wrestling culture that defines the Hawkeye program. Focus areas include training philosophy, intensity standards, recruiting expectations, and what it means to compete at Iowa's level.
University of Missouri
Mizzou Tigers
July 29 – July 31
The final leg brings athletes to Mizzou for an inside look at Tiger wrestling's approach to athlete development. The tour concludes with coach insights, program discussions, and reflection sessions that tie the full experience together.
Purpose & Vision
This tour exists to educate athletes, not sell them dreams. Participants will learn what daily life actually looks like inside elite D1 programs, how training styles differ between top schools, what coaches value most during recruiting, and how to carry themselves as serious college prospects.
This is not a showcase or competition. It is an immersion experience, built around understanding the standard.
The Athlete Experience
Athletes will visit three premier Division I wrestling programs and experience real training environments alongside guided discussions on recruiting and development. The group travels and trains together as a focused, high-level unit.
Throughout the tour, athletes participate in daily debriefs and mindset sessions, recruiting education and Q&A opportunities, and leadership and accountability exercises designed to prepare them for the next level.
The Vlog Series
The entire tour will be documented as the Miami Hawks College Tour Vlog Series, offering behind-the-scenes access to top programs, honest conversations about recruiting and development, athlete reflections and lessons learned, and educational content for wrestlers and parents nationwide.
This series is designed to raise the level of understanding across the sport—not just for those attending.
Who This Is For
This tour is built for rising Juniors and Seniors targeting college wrestling, athletes serious about Division I opportunities, wrestlers ready to be exposed to elite environments, and families seeking clarity on the recruiting process.
Participation is limited to 10 athletes and will be invitation or application-based.
Selection Criteria
Athletes are selected based on wrestling maturity, coachability, work ethic, and readiness for high-level exposure.
This tour is not about current rankings—it's about identifying athletes prepared to absorb what these programs have to offer.
Travel & Logistics
Group travel across Minnesota, Iowa, and Missouri is fully coordinated by Miami Hawks, including lodging and transportation. Coaches and staff are present throughout the tour.
The itinerary is structured with flexibility based on program access.