NC United
NATIONAL TEAM
Elite wrestlers representing North Carolina on the national stage
AAU Scholastic Duals 2026
NC United Takes 2nd in Gold Pool at AAU Scholastic Duals 2026
11-1 dual · 127-36 individual · 2nd Place · Gold Pool
Full tournament recap — dual scores, bout logs, quality wins & athlete cards
National Tournaments
Elite Athletes
National Team Record
Team Record Win %
National Team Schedule
Roster, event info & comms (registered families only)
NHSCA Duals 2026
National team recap — results, athlete cards, highlights & interviews.
Previous National Teams
Results and highlights from past events
More than a team. It's a movement.
The NC United National Team unites North Carolina's top wrestling talent into elite teams that compete at the highest levels of national competition—representing our state with pride.
"When North Carolina stands together, we can beat anyone in the nation."
Tournament History
OUR JOURNEY
Competing at the highest levels of national wrestling competition
Our Journey
NC United Timeline
From founding to national competition
June 2024
NC United Founded
NC United Wrestling was established with the vision of uniting North Carolina's top wrestling talent under one organization.
September 2024
First National Team - UCD 2024
Our inaugural National Team competed at Ultimate Club Duals 2024, finishing 2nd place with a 5-2 dual meet record.
March 2025
NHSCA Duals 2025
Competed at NHSCA Duals in Virginia Beach, VA, achieving a 7-1 dual meet record and reaching the Gold Pool championship bracket.
September 2025
UCD 2025 - Statement Weekend
Both our men's (Blue) and inaugural women's (Gold) teams competed at UCD 2025. The Blue team went 7-2, finishing 3rd overall with three undefeated wrestlers.
Excellence
BUILDING CHAMPIONS
On and off the mat
National Exposure
Competing against top programs from across the United States
Elite Development
Providing high-level competition experience for our athletes
Proven Results
Combined winning record across national tournaments
Leadership
ELITE COACHING STAFF
World-class coaches with proven track records of success
Coach Mike Macchiavello
Blue Team Coach & Founder
- •2018 NCAA Division I Champion
- •5-year Team USA National Team member
- •Founder of NC United Wrestling
- •Multiple-time All-American
"Building champions on and off the mat through elite competition and character development."
Coach Colton Palmer
Blue Team Coach
- •NC State Alumni
- •2x NC State Champion
- •NC all-time wins leader (284 victories)
- •Co-founder
"Developing wrestlers with the fundamentals, work ethic, and mental toughness to succeed at any level."
Coach Veronica Carlson
Gold Team Coach
- •5-year Team USA member
- •2014 U.S. World Team Trials Champion
- •2013 U.S. Open Champion
- •Women's wrestling pioneer
"Empowering the next generation of women wrestlers to reach their full potential on the national stage."
Special recognition goes to all the club coaches who support the team throughout tournaments, providing valuable technical guidance and corner coaching.
Upcoming
2026 National Team Competition Schedule
Elite competition opportunities for North Carolina's top wrestlers
May 22–25, 2026
27th Annual National Duals
Fri–Mon · travel & weigh-ins Fri · VBSC
Join NC United as we compete in this premier national dual team tournament featuring elite teams from across the country.
June 23–27, 2026
AAU Scholastic Duals 2026 — NC United National Team
Broward County Convention Center · Fort Lauderdale, FL
Arrive & weigh-ins Tue Jun 23 · competition Wed–Fri · depart Fri PM or Sat Jun 27 AM
The 2026 AAU Scholastic Duals (formerly Disney Duals) brings together approximately 40–50 elite teams from across the country to compete in high-level team duals, providing a premier national competition experience for top youth and scholastic wrestlers.
View tournament results →National Team standards
The NC United Code
Represent North Carolina the right way.
Competing on an NC United National Team is earned, not guaranteed.
1. Team Before Self
Support teammates. Stay engaged. Win and lose together.
2. Earn the Singlet
The NC United singlet represents effort, commitment, and responsibility.
3. Respect the Opportunity
Compete against elite competition. Represent NC nationally. Learn, grow, and make the most of it.
4. Be All In
No disappearing after matches. Support teammates and stay present.
5. Be Coachable
Listen. Learn. Accept feedback. Grow.
6. Compete With Class
Win humbly. Lose respectfully. Represent NC the right way.
7. Handle Free Time Like an Athlete
Recover. Hydrate. Rest. Prepare. National events are not vacations.
8. Hotel & Travel Conduct
Hotels, vans, restaurants, and venues are extensions of the team. Be respectful. No horseplay. No room hopping. Leave places better than you found them.
9. Stay Connected
Stay with the team. Communicate with coaches. Do not leave team activities without parent / coach awareness.
10. Build Relationships
The medals fade. The friendships remain.
11. Protect the Culture
Bring energy. Avoid drama. Lift teammates up.
12. Mat-Side Conduct
Use language and behavior that reflects NC United values. Support teammates. Encourage others. No profanity. No disrespect. No negative sideline behavior.
13. Social Media & Media Conduct
You represent NC United online just like you do on the mat. Celebrate teammates. Share the experience. Support one another. Be respectful to opponents, officials, coaches, parents, and teams. No negative posts, arguments, or content that reflects poorly on the team. Remember: what you post represents more than yourself.
The Question:
Did we represent North Carolina the right way?
On the mat.
Mat-side.
At the hotel.
Online.
Everywhere.
Strength in Unity
Join the National Team
Ready to be part of North Carolina's elite wrestling program? The NC United National Team is sourced from our Blue program, providing elite wrestlers with opportunities to compete against the best programs in the country while representing North Carolina with pride. Our mission is to unite North Carolina's top wrestling talent into elite teams that can compete at the highest levels of national competition.