The Greg Strobel 30-Day Challenge continues to provide an opportunity to participate in a cause that honors the messages and teachings Greg, a Distinguished Member inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012, valued and stood for throughout his life, which provides the foundation for the Greg Strobel Leadership Academy (GSLA).

With the support of challenge participants and generous supporters, this year’s Challenge raised nearly $10,000.00. It was because of everyone’s effort, dedication, and passion that it was another great 30-days!

Team Placeholders include:

1) Derek Zinck

2) Jennifer Baldwin

3) Christine Napoli

Congratulations again to Derek, who remains a formidable competitor during the challenge and speaks to the spirit of unbridled competition.

This event continues to be a tremendous experience for everyone involved, including Greg’s family, friends, colleagues, Challenge participants and supporters, and countless others in the wrestling community.

Funds go directly to the Greg Strobel Leadership Academy, which has been created to continue Greg’s legacy of teaching others and unleashing human potential in all areas of life for current and future National Team athletes, coaches, administrators, and wrestling community.

Looking ahead, the GSLA will remain committed to strategic priorities; fostering collaboration and strategic partnerships, promoting athletics and athlete support, encouraging involvement and the well-being of others, advancing women's participation; driving organizational and competitive excellence; and enhancing overall engagement.

The guest speaker series remains a key focus in 2025 and into 2026, as well as provisional resources, and a continued partnership with the Athlete Advisory Council (AAC).

Additionally, the GSLA will continue to present the annual AAC Leadership Award at the U.S. Open in honor of Greg’s memory.

Learn more about the GSLA

On behalf of Greg’s family and the entire USA Wrestling community, we appreciate your contributions to this effort. #StrobelStrong

More details will be shared in the coming months about the 2026 Greg Strobel Leadership Academy 30-Day Challenge.

To learn more about the GSLA, contact Mike Clayton, USA Wrestling’s National Coaches Education Program (NCEP) Manager at MClayton@USAWrestling.org