He was a four-time NCAA Division II National Champion (1988, 1889, 1990, 1991) twice leading the Vikings to National team titles (1989 and 1990). He has coached numerous World Wrestling Championships and was an Olympic Coach at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. He enjoys acting and can be seen in the films, âThe Narrow Roadâ and âMurder of Innocence.âAs an internationally recognized leader and sought-after coach in the wrestling world, Dan is the âreal deal.â Having spoken at hundreds of schools, colleges, businesses and nonprofits throughout the U.S. and overseas, his on-camera presence is intense, authentic and engaging.Heâs a four-time NCAA champion and four-time Academic All-American. Olympian Shawn Sheldon brought home a title in 1989 and Dan Russell was a champion in 1995.
Dan taught for several years at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. His latest coaching assignment brought home a silver medal for the US team at the World Cup in Anatalya, Turkey in March 2007. Click here to download a free chapter, or click here to buy the book. Dan is the senior pastor at Battle Ground Foursquare Church in Battle Ground, Washington. He was an Olympic alternate for the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and the 2004 Olympic wrestling coach for Guam and Olympic Solidarity Instructor for Palau and Federated States of Micronesia. Dan Russell, a four-time NCAA Division II champion for Portland State, joins Saleh Alriziqat from Aman, Jordan to discuss the global Wrestling for Peace initiative. All rights reserved.From a scrawny, bullied kid growing up in southern Idaho to the Unofficial Wrestling Champion of the World, Dan Russell knows the kind of hard work, pain and intense desire it takes to finish strong.
Heâs a four-time NCAA champion and four-time Academic All-American. He was an Olympic alternate for the 1992 and 1996 Olympics, the 2004 Olympic wrestling coach for Guam, and Olympic Solidarity Instructor for Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia.
He’s a four-time NCAA champion and four-time Academic All-American. Olympian Shawn Sheldon brought home a title in 1989 and Dan Russell was a champion in 1995.Dan is currently part of the USA Wrestling National Coaching Staff. He was an Olympic alternate for the 1992 and 1996 Olympics, the 2004 Olympic wrestling coach for Guam, and Olympic Solidarity Instructor for Palau and the Federated States of Micronesia. He is also a motivational speaker at colleges, businesses and church groups around the world.Dan Russell with Olympian Robby Smith and World Champion Logan Steiber.Dan Russell with four-time Olympic medalist Bruce BaumgartnerWe all have our own Battle Ground and our own fight going on in our life. As one of the best wrestlers and coaches in US history, Dan Russell knows a thing or two about that. Dan was an Olympic alternate for the 1992 and 1996 Olympics and was named the 1995 Unofficial Champion of the World.Only two U.S. athletes have ever won the Podubbny Tournament. Only two U.S. athletes have ever won the Podubbny Tournament. Dan Russell’s wrestling resume takes a backseat to no other. From a scrawny, bullied kid growing up in southern Idaho to the Unofficial Wrestling Champion of the World, Dan Russell knows the kind of hard work, pain and intense desire it takes to finish strong. He’s a four-time NCAA Champion and four-time Academic All-American. He enjoys acting and can be seen in the films, âThe Narrow Roadâ and âMurder of Innocence.âAs an internationally recognized leader and sought-after coach in the wrestling world, Dan is the âreal deal.â Having spoken at hundreds of schools, colleges, businesses and nonprofits throughout the U.S. and overseas, his on-camera presence is intense, authentic and engaging.From a scrawny, bullied kid growing up in southern Idaho to the Unofficial Wrestling Champion of the World, Dan Russell knows the kind of hard work, pain and intense desire it takes to finish strong.USWF is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Tax ID # 37-1698099©2016 U.S. Wrestling Foundation. It is a book to inspire, encourage, and motivate all who desires to live and finish this life well. Dan taught for several years at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and he is recognized worldwide as a top-notch clinician.Dan wrote the book, âFinish Strongâ, a compelling story of his athletic pursuit and drive to overcome some of lifeâs biggest challenges. How do we use the lessons of wrestling, and the lessons of the Bible to inspire and help others in the world in need. Dan taught for several years at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs and he is recognized worldwide as a top-notch clinician.Dan wrote the book, âFinish Strongâ, a compelling story of his athletic pursuit and drive to overcome some of lifeâs biggest challenges. He was the State High School Champion four years in a row and was undefeated his entire high school career.