MINNESOTA - RTC
2028 Olympic Cycle Roster
Troy Steiner
Gopher Wrestling Club Head Coach
30 years of Coaching Experience
Former NCAA Champ and 4x All-American
Hayden Zillmer
125 Kilograms | Crosby, Minnesota
2022 World Team Member
6x USA National Team Member
Daniel DeShazer
61 Kilograms | Wichita, Kansas
2022 National Team Member
2x DII National Champion
Owen Webster
86 Kilograms | Shakopee, Minnesota
Former Cadet World Bronze Medalist
3x NCAA DI National Qualifier
Trent Hillger
125 Kilograms | Holly, Michigan
Former 4x All-American
MINNESOTA REGIONAL TRAINING CENTER​
The Minnesota Regional Training Center (MN-RTC) is the high-performance arm where elite athletes train and compete. MN-RTC athletes pursue World and Olympic aspirations, sharpening their skills through world-class coaching, state-of-the-art facilities, and a competitive training environment built to reach the pinnacle of the sport.
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Minnesota’s wrestling history is filled with homegrown athletes who have achieved remarkable success on national and international stages. The MN-RTC continues that legacy by offering an environment where senior-level wrestlers can develop, grow, and ultimately compete at the highest levels. Athletes train within the MN-RTC system and compete under the Minnesota Regional Training Center banner, representing both the state of Minnesota and the United States with pride, discipline, and character.
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The pursuit of global excellence requires intense preparation, daily commitment, and a culture that reflects the core values of wrestling. The MN-RTC embodies these principles and provides the pathway for Minnesota athletes to chase their World and Olympic dreams.
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