BUILDING NORTH CAROLINA'S
WRESTLING LEGACY
Uniting elite wrestlers to compete at the highest levels of national competition
MORE THAN A TEAM.
IT'S A MOVEMENT.
The NC United National Team was created to unite North Carolina's top wrestling talent into elite teams that can compete at the highest levels of national competition.
As part of the broader NC United organization, our National Team provides elite wrestlers with opportunities to compete against the best programs in the country while representing North Carolina with pride.
We believe that by bringing together the state's most talented athletes under one banner, we can elevate North Carolina wrestling to new heights and create opportunities that wouldn't exist for individual wrestlers competing alone.
"It's in the best interest of North Carolina wrestling and North Carolina athletes to unite our top talent into a true National Team."
NC United Timeline
From founding to national competition
NC United Founded
NC United Wrestling was established with the vision of uniting North Carolina's top wrestling talent under one organization.
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.
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.
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.
Our Coaching Staff
Elite coaches developing elite athletes
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)
• Legendary high school coach
"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."
What We Stand For
The principles that guide everything we do
Unity
Bringing together North Carolina's best wrestlers under one banner to achieve what we couldn't accomplish alone.
Excellence
Competing at the highest levels of national competition and striving for greatness in everything we do.
Development
Providing elite wrestlers with opportunities to grow, compete, and reach their full potential.
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