Shamrock Wrestling Club wasn’t started by outsiders looking to sell classes in Fall River. It was founded by Andrew Fallon — a kid who grew up right here.
Andrew started wrestling at six years old. There was no wrestling club in Fall River at the time, so he traveled to Warren, Rhode Island just to train. That early commitment — that willingness to go the extra mile because he loved the sport — is the foundation Shamrock was built on.
Andrew Fallon as a youth wrestler — already putting in the work that would define his career.
By age 11, Andrew was the only Massachusetts wrestler — and one of only two from New England — to take first place at the Ohio Tournament of Champions in Columbus. The Herald News covered it. Fall River noticed.
The Herald News covering Andrew Fallon’s first-place finish at the Ohio Tournament of Champions — a Fall River kid making headlines in the local paper as a fifth-grader at St. Stanislaus School.
Andrew Fallon competing in his Durfee High School singlet — representing Fall River on the mat before going on to win state titles and a Division I scholarship.
From Durfee, Andrew went on to La Salle Academy where he won his first state championship — defeating a future NCAA Division III National Champion as a freshman. He later won a second state title and a New England Championship at Bishop Hendricken, then earned a full NCAA Division I athletic scholarship to American University in Washington, D.C.
Coach Andy on the podium as Rhode Island State Champion — the same competitive fire he brings to coaching Fall River’s next generation of wrestlers.
Now Andrew is back. He built Shamrock Wrestling Club right across the bridge in Somerset so Fall River families finally have access to elite wrestling coaching without driving an hour. The club Fall River never had is now five minutes away.
Shamrock’s facility at 120 Slades Ferry Ave in Somerset is the first exit over the Braga Bridge. If you’re in Fall River, you’re already close. SRTA Bus Route #114 stops right at our door — first stop over the bridge from Fall River.
Andrew Fallon isn’t a hired coach from somewhere else. He grew up in Fall River, wrestled at Durfee, and competed at the highest levels of college wrestling. His coaching partner, Andrew Howard, is a two-time state champion, three-time New England placer, and NHSCA Senior All-American who came up through the same wrestling community. Your kids train under coaches with real credentials and local roots.
Shamrock is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. There are no investors, no franchise fees, and no shareholders. Every dollar goes directly into developing wrestlers.
We don’t shut down after the school season ends. Shamrock runs structured practices year-round for youth through high school — so your child keeps building skills, strength, and confidence 12 months a year.
Shamrock was built to strengthen Fall River’s wrestling pipeline. Our athletes go back to their school teams sharper, tougher, and better prepared. When your child trains at Shamrock, they’re not just improving individually — they’re raising the level of wrestling across Fall River.
Build fundamentals, confidence, and discipline from day one. Our youth wrestling program teaches proper technique, mat awareness, and the mental toughness that sets wrestlers apart. Perfect for beginners and experienced young wrestlers alike.
Location: 120 Slades Ferry Ave, Somerset, MA — 5 minutes from Fall River
For athletes preparing for school-season competition, chasing state titles, or looking to wrestle in college. Our middle & high school program emphasizes advanced technique, live wrestling, strength and conditioning, and match strategy — all under coaches who’ve competed at the NCAA Division I level.
Location: 120 Slades Ferry Ave, Somerset, MA
Focused work on technique, positions, and match prep with a Shamrock coach.
Coach Andy is in the final semester of his second degree. We’ll be back on the mat in the spring, and families on the return list hear first.
Wrestling demands focus, preparation, and execution every single practice. Kids who wrestle carry that discipline into the classroom, into their jobs, and into their lives. It’s not just a sport — it’s a foundation.
There’s no hiding on a wrestling mat. No teammates to carry you. Wrestling builds a kind of mental and physical toughness that other sports can’t replicate. Fall River has always valued toughness — wrestling is where kids learn it.
New to the sport? See why wrestling beats every other martial art for student-athletes, or read how Fall River’s own Andrew Fallon went from Durfee to a Division I scholarship.
Wrestling is an NCAA-recognized sport with active college recruiting pipelines. Shamrock’s founder earned a full Division I scholarship through wrestling. For Fall River athletes willing to put in the work, wrestling opens doors that stay closed for most.
Every win on the mat is earned. Every improvement is measurable. Kids don’t get participation trophies in wrestling — they get real confidence built on real work. That’s the kind of confidence that lasts.
About five minutes. Our facility at 120 Slades Ferry Ave in Somerset is the first exit over the Braga Bridge. If you take the SRTA, Bus Route #114 stops right at our location — it’s the first stop over the bridge from Fall River.
No. We welcome complete beginners in every program. Our coaches are experts at building fundamentals from scratch. We also train experienced wrestlers preparing for varsity competition and beyond. Check our FAQ for more details.
Our head coach grew up in Fall River and wrestled at Durfee before earning an NCAA Division I scholarship. We exist to develop wrestlers, period.
Yes. Our training directly prepares athletes for middle and high school competition. Shamrock wrestlers go back to their school teams — including Durfee — with stronger technique, better conditioning, and more mat experience than their competition.
Contact us or head straight to registration and we’ll get your child on the mat.
Shamrock Wrestling Club serves families across Fall River and the surrounding Southcoast, including:
Fall River, Somerset, Swansea, Westport, Tiverton, Freetown, Dartmouth, New Bedford, Taunton, and surrounding communities.
Our location in Somerset puts us minutes from Fall River — closer than any other wrestling club offering this level of coaching. We also serve families from Bristol, RI and across Rhode Island’s East Bay. For families across the Southcoast looking for serious wrestling training, Shamrock is the shortest drive to the best coaching available.
Public Transit: SRTA Bus Route #114
Fall River families can also reach us by bus. SRTA Route #114 (Fall River–Swansea) runs from the Fall River Terminal through Somerset via Slades Ferry Blvd — with a stop right in our neighborhood at 120 Slades Ferry Ave. No car needed. Check current schedules at srtabus.com or call SRTA at (508) 999-5211.
Shamrock Wrestling Club is ready to welcome Fall River families. The wrestling club this city always needed is right across the bridge.
📞 Phone: (508) 784-7505
📍 Address: 120 Slades Ferry Ave, Somerset, MA 02726
🌐 Website: shamrockwrestling.com
🚌 Bus: SRTA Route #114 — First stop over the Braga Bridge from Fall River
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Shamrock Wrestling Club is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit youth wrestling organization serving Fall River, Somerset, and Southcoast MA families. Founded by Fall River native and NCAA Division I wrestler Andrew Fallon. Building Champions On & Off the Mat.
