GORILLA LAB
WRESTLING ACADEMY

Building champions through discipline, dedication, and expert coaching. Train with Rock County's premier youth wrestling academy.

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About Gorilla Lab

Our Mission

Our mission is simple: to build stronger bodies, sharper minds, and resilient spirits through personalized training, mentorship, and discipline-driven coaching. We strive to develop wrestlers and individuals into confident, disciplined, and purpose-driven leaders who carry the values of exceptional integrity, dedication, and commitment into every area of life.

Through private lessons, group practices, nutrition coaching, strength and conditioning, and specialized wrestling events, we provide the tools, guidance, and environment athletes need to grow, compete, and thrive.

At Gorilla Lab, we don't just build wrestlers—we build good humans with great habits. Our purpose is to empower youth, high school, and college athletes of all backgrounds to pursue excellence, develop lifelong wellness, and become the best versions of themselves—physically, mentally, and emotionally.

Get to Know Bruce

Bruce “The Silverback” Mindset

At Gorilla Lab, Bruce “The Lead Scientist” represents more than strength. He embodies leadership, discipline, and purpose-driven power. In the wild, silverback gorillas lead through presence, wisdom, and the protection of his community.

We believe true strength is built from the inside out. Like Bruce “The Silverback”, we will lead with confidence, protect what we build & love, and elevate those around us through consistency and resilience.

Bruce's mindset is about unlocking the inner power required to exceed your limits, mastering chaos, and leading with integrity.

Let's All Strive to Be Like Bruce

Meet the Coaches

Our experienced coaching staff brings decades of wrestling expertise and a passion for developing young athletes.

Cedric Gibson

Head Coach

Wrestling is more than a sport to Cedric Gibson; it is the vehicle through which he found his purpose and the foundation for the Gorilla Lab Wrestling Academy. Cedric founded the Lab to build a family where young athletes transform into individuals of exceptional integrity, consistency, and commitment. His "people-first" philosophy ensures every student feels valued, fostering an environment where technical mastery is matched by character development. Cedric's own journey as a late starter who became a 2-time NCAA All-American and 7-time National Champion serves as a testament to the power of resilience and grit. A proven leader and former UW-Whitewater team captain, he was recently recognized as part of the NCAA D3 Region V Coaching Staff of the Year. By maintaining roles with UW-Whitewater and the Badger RTC, Cedric provides his athletes with a direct bridge to the highest levels of the sport.

2x NCAA All-American7x National Champion2x UW-Whitewater Team CaptainNCAA D3 Region V Coaching Staff of the Year

Meet the Full Team