
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.
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.
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.


