Youth Coaches
Donnie Leuer
Coach Donnie is a passionate wrestling coach with a deep-rooted love of the sport. He was a Junior Folkstyle All American and wrestled for the University of Mary.
As a coach, Donnie brings a love for wrestling and an unwavering desire to give back to the sport. Donnie's coaching philosophy boils is: "Do the little things right, and the big things fall into place." He believes that the foundation of success in wrestling, and in life, lies in mastering the fundamentals, paying attention to detail, and maintaining discipline.
Dan Williams
Coach Dan brings a lifetime of wrestling experience and over 8 years of high school coaching success to our youth program. A native of Indiana, Dan was a two-time high school state champion and went on to wrestle for the University of Minnesota.
Dan has helped develop numerous high school state champions and was honored with induction into the Indiana Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2018. His coaching philosophy focuses on building a strong foundation of skills through structured training, while also making the sport fun and emphasizing long-term growth, confidence, and discipline.
Coach Dan is also a proud wrestling dad—his boys are part of the program, and he’s passionate about creating a positive and encouraging environment where all kids can learn, compete, and grow both on and off the mat.
DAVID ZILVERBERG
Coach David is a four-year letter winner at the University of Minnesota and a two-time University Nationals Freestyle All-American. A former high school state runner-up, he’s been coaching wrestlers of all ages and skill levels since 2007. With a strong competitive background and years of hands-on experience, David brings intensity, technical skill, and a deep passion for the sport to every practice.
Ethan Skog
As the son of a high school head coach, Coach Ethan has been around wrestling his entire life. A multiple-time high school state entrant, he went on to wrestle collegiately at the University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire and has coached at both the youth and high school levels for years.
Coach Ethan’s philosophy shifts the focus away from winning or losing, centering instead on developing a true love for the sport. He teaches his wrestlers to work hard, never quit, and always try to score more points regardless of the score. He believes these same qualities will help young athletes succeed in all areas of life beyond the sport of wrestling. As a proud dad of two young sons in the program, he is dedicated to building a positive, high-energy environment for the next generation of Crimson wrestlers.
Thomas Schlangen
A recent graduate of Maple Grove Senior High, Coach Thomas joins our staff after a successful career on the mat. A state tournament qualifier, he brings passion, experience, and youth to our program. After several years helping with youth wrestling clinics, we are excited to have him in the wrestling room!
