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U.S. Olympic Regional Training Center • Stillwater, OK

Training With The BestTo Be The Best.

Cowboy RTC unites the world's premier wrestlers and coaches inside historic Gallagher-Iba Arena — built on a single commitment: to be the elite of the elite.

Who We Are

A Home For Champions

Cowboy RTC is a designated U.S. Olympic Regional Training Center, held in the most storied building in the sport — Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater, Oklahoma.

We are built on a commitment to be the elite of the elite in wrestling. That commitment is seen in our athletes, our coaches, and our history — and it flows directly into the Oklahoma State Cowboy Wrestling program, giving the next generation a daily blueprint for greatness.

By keeping world- and Olympic-level talent training in Stillwater, the RTC creates a professional pathway for post-collegiate athletes while raising the ceiling for every Cowboy on the roster.

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Our Mission

Built On Purpose

Everything the RTC does serves one goal: developing champions on the mat and leaders off it, while strengthening the tradition of Oklahoma State wrestling.

Athlete Development

World-class daily training and full-time support so senior athletes can chase World and Olympic medals.

Elite Leadership

A coaching staff of Olympic and World medalists setting the standard for technique, culture and accountability.

Program Impact

Raising the ceiling for OSU Cowboy Wrestling — young athletes train beside champions every single day.

New Opportunity

A professional pathway that keeps post-grad talent in Stillwater and creates careers beyond college.

The Ripple Effect

Elevating The Program

The RTC and Oklahoma State wrestling grow together. Here is what that partnership creates.

For the College Athlete

Train Beside The Elite

  • Daily rooms with world medalists — technique, drilling and live wrestling against the best on earth.
  • A visible path forward — see exactly what a senior-level career takes, up close.
  • Culture of excellence — habits, recovery and mindset modeled by proven champions.
  • Recruiting magnet — the nation's top prospects want to train where champions live.
For the Post-Grad Athlete

A Professional Pathway

  • Full-time training home — keep competing at the highest level after college eligibility ends.
  • Olympic RTC resources — coaching, facilities and support inside Gallagher-Iba Arena.
  • Compete on the world stage — World Championships, Olympic Games and international events.
  • Give back — mentor the next wave of Cowboys while pursuing their own gold.
Our Team

The Athletes

A senior-level roster of Olympians, World medalists and NCAA champions calling Stillwater home.

// Coaching Staff
David Taylor

David Taylor

Head Coach
6x World/Olympic medalist • 4x World/Olympic champion.
Lee Roper

Lee Roper

Executive Director & Senior Level RTC Coach
Jimmy Kennedy

Jimmy Kennedy

Associate Head Coach
2014 U.S. World Team member.
Tyler Caldwell

Tyler Caldwell

Assistant Coach
Zoheir El Ouarraqe

Zoheir El Ouarraqe

Assistant Coach
4x World Team member for France • 2014 European bronze.
Bryan Pearsall

Bryan Pearsall

Recruiting Coordinator
Our History

A Legacy Of Winners

Cowboy RTC athletes and coaches have stood on the sport's biggest podiums across the globe.

David Taylor
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Dec '17 – Oct '24
David Taylor
Head Coach • 4x World/Olympic Champion

A 6x World/Olympic medalist and 4x World/Olympic champion — World titles in 2018, 2021 and 2022 and Olympic gold in 2020. From December 2017 to October 2024 he went 79-4, including a 57-match winning streak, finishing with a 161-22 senior record and three Pan-American Championship golds.

Daton Fix
USA

2x World Team member and 2021 World silver medalist, with two Pan-American Championship golds.

Zahid Valencia
USA

2023 World bronze medalist and 2022 Pan-American Championship gold medalist.

Roman Bravo-Young
MEX

2024 Olympic Team member, representing Mexico at 57kg on the sport's biggest stage.

Jimmy Kennedy
USA

Represented the U.S. at the 2014 World Championships; World Team Trials finalist in 2013 and 2017.

Zoheir El Ouarraqe
FRA

4x World Team member for France and a 2014 European Championships bronze medalist.

David Taylor
USA

6x World/Olympic medalist, 4x champion, and one of the most dominant American wrestlers ever.

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Fuel The Pursuit

Your support keeps world-class wrestlers training in Stillwater and strengthens the future of Cowboy Wrestling. Every gift powers the pursuit of gold.

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Gallagher-Iba Arena • Stillwater, OK 74078

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