Student Wrestler Development Program
SWDP is an independent private school serving students in grades 4–12, preparing them for college, trades, and a wide range of life goals. SWDP is not a homeschool program, though some students are dual-enrolled with local homeschool programs. Enrollment at SWDP is based on an interview and selection process, ensuring that students share a culture of striving for excellence in both academics and athletics.
At SWDP, we uphold a traditional structure and discipline rooted in Christian values. We recognize that every student has unique strengths and abilities, and we tailor goals at the Academy to support each individual’s growth and success.
All high school core classes at SWDP are NCAA-accredited, allowing students the option to pursue Division I or Division II collegiate athletics.
Vision
To continuously pursue distinction at our Academy by developing academic and athletic standards that build character, reward dedication, and foster excellence at local, national, and global levels.
Photo with Fairbanks Chevy Dealership after winning 4A State Title
Electives Offered at SWDP
All students must take Physical Education from 8 to 9:30 a.m. This requirement ensures that every student is awake and fresh before classes at 9:30 a.m. Just like the military culture, we want students to start their day stress-free, mentally and physically.
Physical Education, Science, Sports Literature, Athletic Resiliance/Leadership, Self and Buddy Aid, Small Engines, Vocational
Life Skills (small engine class) 2 Sem 2025
2 Sem 2024-25 Land Navigation Class
SWDP's ASAA Sports
Currently Have Coming Soon
Swimming Power Lift
Wrestling
Football (9-man)
Cross Country
Air Rifle
Track and Field
SWDP Swimmer Jadyn Hatley 2024
SWDP TEACHING STAFF
Westley W Bockert III
Westley (Buddy) was raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, where he graduated from Lathrop High School with a perfect 4.0 GPA. He continued his education at Minot University in Minot, North Dakota, and later at McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois.
Now a dedicated educator and coach, Buddy serves as a high school teacher, head coach for both high school and middle school wrestling, and defensive coordinator for the football team. Outside of his professional commitments, Buddy is a devoted husband and father, balancing his passion for athletics and education with his love for family.
Jolie Lucas
Jolie Lucas has proudly served as an SMP Cadet for five years with the Army Reserves, assigned to the 90th Aviation Support Battalion in Fort Worth, Texas. After completing Cadet Summer Training (CST) in 2025, she commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in the Army Reserves, serving as an Adjutant General officer at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington.
She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Biology for Texas Wesleyan University in May 2025. Jolie Lucas competed under Coach Kyle Armour and Coach Christopher Frazier at Eielson Air Force Base. In 2018, she won the Alaska State Championship at 103 lbs for Eielson High School. She also competed under Coach Bockert during club season earning 7th Place in the 2018 Junior Women’s Dual National Championships Freestyle with Team Alaska.
Later Transitioning into coaching, she was recognized as the 2021 Assistant Coach of the Year by the Alaska Division I & II Wrestling Coaches Association (Girls Division) underneath Coach Bockert’s team continuing her commitment to mentoring and developing athletes on and off the mat.
Chance Halverson
Chance moved to Fairbanks, Ak from Colorado with family in 2009. He started high school at Lathrop High School then switched over to SWDP his sophomore year and graduated with a 4.0 GPA. He has been with IGA for 6 years. While coaching and teaching he is getting a Bachelor's Degree in secondary education at the University of Fairbanks Alaska working to become a middle school teacher.
2024-25 ASAA Highest School GPA Award
2023 ASAA State Runners-Up Wrestling
2024-2025 4A ASAA State Champions, Along with Highest GPA award and Team Sportsmanship
2024-2025 Graduates
What led SWDP to go from Homeschool Program to Private School?
1. Our higher-level Athletes at Interior Grappling Academy were starting to have issues with some educators on how much school was missed. Our top athletes wrestle year round and some times even travel overseas for two or three weeks. When you throw other sports in it all as well school work has to be managed differently.
2. Small group training, weight training, and understanding mat IQ take more than one practice. Having PE in the morning every day gives you that added time advantage. Being able to also just go straight into core classes for school without the extra time wasted manages athletes' time better.
3. Going to six different classes a day with different personalities can sometimes make things longer than they need to be. 7-hour school days and then 2 hours of homework is crazy. Spending time in a class every day but being told that you need to do your work at home adds up to asking what do they do in that class.
4. A small group environment with people who have the same goals and aspirations can help pinpoint the proper focus. Weekly group talks on current events and future goals help develop how we see things from the students' point of view.
