Helping Kids be their BEST
Harrison High School’s Top Dog Junior wrestling program started in 1991. The program has trained and developed over a thousand junior wrestlers during the last thirty years. Many of our Top Dog wrestlers have gone on to wrestle at the high school level for Harrison. Come and be a part of a great tradition where kids can learn the basics of wrestling in an encouraging environment.
Learn to wrestle
Develop wrestling
techniques and strategies.
Learn wrestling skills that will translate to other sports.
Grow Physically
Increase strength.
Build endurance.
Improve condition, balance and flexibility.
Grow mentally
Build confidence.
Develop resilience.
Learn self-discipline.
2025-2026 Top Dog Registration Information
Register
Registration will open for the season
on October 1, 2025, for Top Dog Elementary &
Middle School Teams.
If you would like to be added to our email list please email topdogwrestling1@gmail.com.
Fees
Top Pups (K-1) $150
Elementary School (2-5th) $300
Middle School (6-8th) $300
Please submit your payment by clicking on one of the links below.
*Your spot on our 2025-26 roster will not be confirmed until payment has been received. If you require financial assistance or an installment plan please contact Diana Gary at topdogwrestling1@gmail.com.
Top Dog Coaching Staff
Top Dog Program Coordinator
Middle School (6-8th) Head Coach
A. J. McGahee
A.J. McGahee has been the Head Coach of the Top Dog program since 2021. He grew up in Powder Springs and wrestled at McEachern High School. He continued his wrestling career at Cornell University before graduating and coaching at several wrestling programs around Georgia. He and his wife Amanda have two children, Rachel (15) and Anthony (13). Rachel is currently a sophomore at Harrison High School and Anthony is a eigth grader who has been a part of the Top Dog wrestling team for the last six seasons.
Feel free to reach out to me at ajmcgahee@gmail.com if you have any questions!
top dog elementary (2-5th grade) head coach
rocky copeland
Rocky Copeland wrestled at McEachern High School from 1993 - 1995. He was a part of two state championship winning teams in 1994 & 1995 while also finishing third in state individually in 1995 at 152 lbs. He continued his wrestling career in at Georgia State University before transfering to University of Georgia finishing his college career. He and his wife Kelly have three amazing kids. Their youngest son, Camden, has wrestled in the Top Dog program for the last four seasons.
top pups (K-1st Grade) head coach
william rudD
Bill Rudd has coached Harrison Top Dog since 2017. He wrestled at El Cajon Valley H.S. in San Diego, California from 1987-1989. After high school he played football at Grossmont Jr. College. After graduating from San Diego State University he commissioned in the United States Marine Corps where he wrestled intramurals and exhibition while at the Basic Officer’s Course (5-95).
Since beginning his coaching career Bill Rudd has studied under Jeff Crocker (Harrison Wrestling), Craig Murray (Harrison Top Dog), and Donovan Panone, Owner, Level Up Wrestling and author of “How to Succeed (and Fail) as a Wrestling Parent” which is a must read book for new wrestling parents. Available on Amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/How-Succeed-Fail-Wrestling-Parent/dp/B0BTRW3CPN and available on Audible.
Communication is Key!
we're excited to be using the stack team app for all our communications. schedules, rosters, events and more will all be posted through the app so you can find all the information you need in one place.
Steps:
Download the "Stack Team App"
Create a Stack Team Account. (You'll be sent an email to activiate your account with stack team.)
Log-in and Search "Harrison Top Dog wrestling"
Request to be a member. As soon as your request is accepted on our end, you'll have access to all schedules, updates and documents for your team!
Connect with Us!
instagram
@harrisontopdogwrestling
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