"A failure of the American system", is how Olympic Gold Medalist Dave Schultz once described Greg Strobel.  This is a biting commentary, no doubt, about a coach with more than twenty-five years of coaching experience.      Strobel has coached at every level from a high school in Oregon to the National Teams Director for USA Wrestling and now moving into his 10th season at Lehigh, regarded by many as the best Div. I program east of the Mississippi river.      So, how does a student of the sport and a leader like Strobel get tagged with a "failure" label by one of America's most recognized wrestling legends?      Recently, upon his reelection to the FILA-Junior Committee Chair position, an election by acclimation, Strobel let it be known to the delegation in attendance that Schultz, a friend and mentor, believed Strobel represented America's failure in developing its wrestling talent past the high school level.      Coming out of high school, Strobel was widely regarded as a force on the mat.  He wasn't beholden to one style of wrestling and really excelled in all three.  (Much like Dave Schultz who won National Titles in all three styles.)      When Strobel was in his senior year of high school, he entered the U.S. Nationals tournament, a step of bravery that most elite high school wrestlers rarely take.  But, Strobel stepped on the mat and faced the No. 1 seed of the tournament and while still in high school he was able to garner the upset.      Schultz's point in describing Strobel as a failure of the American system was that as a Junior-aged wrestler, Greg Strobel had the ability and probably the desire. Now decades later he doesn't have the world-level achievements that Schultz clearly thought he was capable of.      "For Schultz the American system of development was really no system at all," according to Strobel.    Now with Strobel ready to lead the FILA Junior age group division for another term he is ready to help rectify the problem that Schultz identified many years ago.      Mark Scott, USAW Director of State Services, had the following to say regarding the FILA Junior World/University Division, "USA Wrestling is excited about the upcoming year as World Teams for both the FILA Junior Division and the University Divisions will compete in World Competition."     These events are important to USA Wrestling's development of future Olympians and World Class athletes."  He continued by stating,  "The re-election of Greg Strobel to the Chairperson position of the FILA Junior World/University Division continues to add tremendous leadership to these critical developmental age groups. With his vast knowledge of both collegiate and and international wrestling, and his long standing involvement in USA Wrestling, Greg will continue to keep these two pre-Senior level age groups energized and focused on winning medals and developing athletes and coaches," said Scott.    Strobel reaffirmed his commitment as chair by stating, "I have a passion to make sure that the college age university kids don't get lost in our system.  There are many really good wrestlers out there that have a lot of potential.  We can't afford to let these wrestlers fall through the cracks,"     Strobel wants to make sure that young wrestlers know of the possibilities that are out there for them.  "When I went to college, I excelled in wrestling," stated Strobel, "but Dave Schultz did the same thing and more.  He didn't just want to be an NCAA champ; he wanted to be a World and Olympic champion."      Strobel has been a powerful voice within USA Wrestling regarding FILA Junior issues and is constantly pressing to make sure that talented wrestlers are identified and tracked successfully.      "Right now there are many kids that just stop wrestling the international styles when they go to college and then they fall behind.  If a wrestler like Dave Schultz can succeed doing both, then others can as well," he said.      Strobel encourages all college and high school coaches to get involved with the international styles for the simple reason that it will make them a better coach.  He is focused on strengthening the system of American development that exists---the one that Schultz described as "no system".      By no means is Strobel radical in his belief that America would be better off if the folkstyle of wrestling was jettisoned.      "Folkstyle is engrained in our American system of wrestling.  I really don't foresee that changing," he said.      Strobel notes that in 1948 the NCAA actually did use freestyle rules for the NCAA tournament.  By his account, from stories passed down from older wrestlers, the tournament was a disaster.  No one really knew the rules, and no doubt, for years to come coaches in America were tainted by a negative experience with freestyle.      One of the more worrisome topics for international coaches these days is the looming possibility of radical changes to the international rules.  For Strobel the changes are far more severe than he would prefer.  Regardless though, Strobel says, "we will figure them out.  I think some of the proposed changes will stifle technique, but wrestling is wrestling and we will succeed in spite of any changes."      Too often in the U.S. coaches are comfortable with being a folkstyle-only wrestling coach.  They are used to the rules and understand the progression of the season, but reaching out to new coaches is a priority for the FILA-Junior age level.      Strobel encourages the coaches that aren't involved to climb aboard.  "Don't be worried that you don't know the rules or that you'll appear stupid," he said.      Strobel notes that as a mentor, Dave Schultz was constantly inquisitive about wrestling and virtually anything out there.      "Dave was always starting a new hobby, wanting to learn woodworking or fly-fishing or other wrestlers best techniques," said Strobel.      America's wrestling coaches need to have that same fearless attitude towards education and involvement.  Otherwise the American system could continue to be the no-system system and great wrestlers will fall through the cracks.