Lehigh Snake Pit from Academic Image on Vimeo. (Courtesy of Lehigh Sports), Greg Strobel, late former Lehigh wrestling coach, remembered at 68, Greg Strobel, former head wrestling coach and a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, passed away in his sleep on Oct. 7 at 68 years old, his family confirmed on Thursday. After retiring from coaching following the 2008 season, he served as an assistant director of athletics at Lehigh until 2019. Beard, Remy Phillipsburgs Tim Longacre is charge of the New Jersey team. Coaching from 1995-2008, Strobel was inducted into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2012. Full Bio. Post a job and instantly reach 500 000+ top talents. Through our publications and website fans are kept "up to speed" on . I will miss not having him next to me on the bench. Lane, Thayne Brad Wilson may be reached at bwilson@lehighvalleylive.com. Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club Home Coaching Staff Kerry McCoy, Executive Director & Head Coach The Board of Directors of the Lehigh Valley Wrestling Club announced the appointment of Kerry McCoy to a newly established position of Executive Director and Head Coach, effective October 1, 2021. I admired him from that moment, I knew what a leader and mentor looked like. The newspaper covers Lehigh University news and the surrounding Bethlehem area, and it aims to serve as a platform for conversation and idea exchange. In his tenure, Strobels wrestlers amassed 28 individual EIWA championships and 30 All-America honors. Understandably, though. Lehigh director of athletics Joe Sterrett remembered Strobel for his optimism and energy. Former Lehigh head wrestling coach and administrator Greg Strobel died Thursday at 68. The Lehigh wrestling team continued their tradition of success in the 1970s and 1980s. Seniors from District 11 face counterparts from New Jerseys Hunterdon, Warren and Sussex counties at 7:30 p.m. Easton Middle School faces rival Phillipsburg in a 10-bout preliminary event at 6. He was 68. Northwestern's Blose brothers - Mark and Dan - helped the Tigers close to 26-24, but Al Camaerei earned a draw in the final match to give Stroudsburg the big upset. All of us at Lehigh extend our thoughts, prayers, love and appreciation to his daughters and their families for sharing with us their father and grandfather. His resilience and strength through a successful battle with cancer a few years ago, and then the loss of his wife Donna less than a year ago, were profound examples to everyone who knew him of the power of faith and a positive attitude.. Stroudsburg head coach Sean Richmond pulled his new assistant coach aside and let him know that at some . Craig A. Franklin '87, President, Lehigh Wrestling Club. His energy and positive attitude were unrivaled by anyone I know.. Cookie Settings/Do Not Sell My Personal Information. I appreciate that he gave me an chance to work camp, where lifelong relationships were built. Seymour, Mike Sung, Nathan Branch and Volunteer Development (BraVo): VALUES: Respect for diversity; Integrity; Professionalism; Accountability, CORE COMPETENCIES: Communication; Collaboration and Teamwork; Judgement and Decision Making; National Societies Relations; Creativity and Innovation; Building Trust. The competition and rivalries formed during the 1950's and 1960's propelled the Lehigh Valley to be recognized as one of the best areas for wrestling in the country! . He loved to teach, whether it was wrestling, fishing or woodworking, and was good at it. Griffin, Connor (Mike); Burley, Darryl / Wrestling; NCAA / 1979; 1982, F5470], Lehigh Photographs Collection, Special Collections, Lehigh University Libraries, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Third Photograph: National Champion Mike Frick Itinerary 2:00 p.m. Event starts 3:00 p.m. Coach's remarks Alumni Contact Craig Franklin '87 caf@trichord-inc.com Staff Contact Brittany Erdman bee221@lehigh.edu Event Details He coached two NCAA champions: Nazareth graduate Rob Rohn in 2002 and Troy Letters in 2004. Although I will miss him very much, I feel peace in knowing that he and his Donna are together again.. Strobel had assisted Karam for a few seasons when he coached Liberty High School team and was set to do the same with Karam at Easton this coming season. STILLWATER Oklahoma State coach John Smith was still steaming by the time he made the walk from the north side of Gallagher-Iba Arena, where the wrestling room is, to the south side, where he held his post-match press conference on Sunday afternoon. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. The Lehigh Valley, national and international wrestling communities were stunned Thursday evening by the news that former Lehigh University wrestling coach Greg Strobel had died. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Great success at the NCAA tournament continued into 1967 and 1968. Bailey, Michael Im having a hard time wrapping my head around Gregs passing, said Lehigh wrestling coach Pat Santoro, who succeeded Strobel in 2008, in a statement. This set the stage for the 1960s, one of the best decades for Lehigh Wrestling. pic.twitter.com/slSU4Btwk4. Smith used the word minimum in describing the effort of several of his wrestlers on Sunday, but acknowledged that his disappointment centers around their intensity on the mat, not their talent. 1999 . 13 pre-seed at 125 pounds, a weight class that will earn six automatic qualifiers . Meyer, TJ YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. He just wants the best out of the guys. My heart hurts from this news. Smith had a stern message for his team after the victory that improved OSUs record to 10-0. Great coach and a great man. In 1939, he & his team helped produced a film promoting Lehigh and wrestling, shown in 5,000 theatres nationwide. He means the best. Support development and implementation of regional and priority country operational plan. Very shocking and sad. You will soon receive an email asking you to confirm you want to join our newsletter! For concepts approved for funding, work with the branch to develop narrative proposals and budgets. Strobel also coached a pair of NCAA champions Rob Rohn in 2002 and Troy Letters in 2004, when Lehigh finished third at the NCAA tournament and Strobel was named the National Wrestling Coaches Association National Coach of the Year. Build and foster collaborative relationships with key internal and external stakeholders and subject matter experts, including Movement partners and relevant organizations in line with the BRCs regional strategic direction and program priorities. 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The Beast of the East meat grinder claimed another Nazareth wrestler. Lehigh University The Easton Lions Wrestling All-Star Classic is returning after a three-year hiatus. Ensure that evaluation activities implemented in the region follow accepted best practice and reach the highest levels of quality possible in design, implementation, analysis and reporting. https://t.co/8Px2qLkkTa, My Midwest wrestling roots are showing in that I knew little about this Northwest and Northeast legend. Please consider supporting lehighvalleylive.com with a voluntary subscription. Coaching alongside him was one of my biggest honors. Former Lehigh head wrestling coach Greg Strobel at Stabler Arena.Lehigh Athletics. STILLWATER Oklahoma State coach John Smith was still steaming by the time he made the walk from the north side of Gallagher-Iba Arena, where the wrestling room is, to the south side, where he held his post-match press conference on Sunday afternoon. Crookham, JT January, 25, 1965. Hofstra's Jacob Moon (9-13) is the No. Greg lived an amazing life and accomplished so much, said Santoro. If you purchase a product or register for an account through one of the links on our site, we may receive compensation. Enter your email address to receive notifications of each new posts by email. A Pennsylvania native, Lykens comes to Lehigh from the University of New Haven, where she built the program from the ground up from its inaugural season in 2017. I didnt think we wrestled well at all, Smith said. Oklahoma State coach John Smith yells from the sideline during Sunday's wrestling match against Lehigh at Gallagher-Iba Arena in Stillwater. Unsubscribe. Strobels impact was significant: Serving as head coach from 1995 to 2008, his time at Lehigh included five straight EIWA Championships from 2002 to 2006. He was a key inspiration for the growth of its fan base as well thru his support of the mission of the Lehigh Wrestling Club. document.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a53675153beb520dc13c380425f1f222" );document.getElementById("df88cf019f").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. He was a man so full of life and has been a part of mine for many years. His positivity, even in difficult times, was infectious and he made an impact on so many people across the department. 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Edmondson, Luca I will miss not having him next to me on the bench. Mark Lieberman (younger brother of Mike), Mike Brown, and Darryl Burley, who were all multiple time All Americans and were three of Lehighs four four-time EIWA champions, wrestled together on the same team in 1979: this team placed third at Nationals. Brad Wilson | For lehighvalleylive.com. RIP, Greg Strobel has so many accolades under his belt as a HOF wrestling coach, but his greatest impact on this world was the person he was. [Group portrait / Caruso, Michael J. Sophomore Tahir Parkins suffered a right knee injury in Sunday's 126-pound semifinal. 2023 www.oklahoman.com. In a release, Zimmerman said: "The Northwestern Lehigh Athletic Department would like to extend their gratitude and appreciation to Coach Cory Cesare for leading the Northwestern Lehigh Boys . Current wrestling head coach Pat Santoro said in the Lehigh News article that Strobel was a friend and mentor to him. For more information, contact. Lehigh gained two of their best wrestlers of all time in 1972 and 1973, Mike Lieberman and Mike Frick, and in 1976 both became NCAA champions in front of a crowd filled with Lehigh fans at Princeton. Work collaboratively with the BRC and wider Movement within Ukraine to increase interoperability, implement innovation and learning within programs, ensure robust risk management, and implement personnel wellbeing initiatives. Turner returned to his alma mater in 1970-71. Wrestling lost a great one. Lehigh Wrestling 1950s and 1960s The 1950s was marked by a decisive national strength of the Eastern Conference along with the debut of coach Gerry Leeman, a past NCAA champion and Olympian. His resilience and strength through a successful battle with cancer a few years ago, and then the loss of his wife Donna less than a year ago were profound examples to everyone who knew him of the power of faith and a positive attitude. From a longtime friend and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Brotherhood is one of the strongest relationships we know. (Mike); Fehrs / Wrestling; NCAA / 1967, CX351], Lehigh Photographs Collection, Special Collections, Lehigh University Libraries, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. The 1962 team had five wrestlers ranked in Lehighs top fifty of all time and standout leaders such as Kirk Pendleton and future coach Thad Turner. Pat Santoro. Manage all aspects of the BRC program portfolio in Kyiv City providing project oversight and technical assistance in conceptualization, planning, implementing, monitoring, evaluating projects, and managing project budgets under the direction of BRCs Ukraine team/strategy and in collaboration with and URCS. Lehigh's Michael Beard, sporting a bloodied ear and a wide smile, called Sunday's victory over returning national champ Max Dean the best of his career. 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