OUR VISION

Benchmark Wrestling is made possible through a variety of circumstances, life changes and the desire to continue a family legacy.

The future of Benchmark Wrestling became a vision of Mike's after the passing of the Zadick family patriarch Bob, and the selling of the family business Holiday Motors. After the business sold, Mike had the opportunity to salvage the building and bring it to Augusta. He disassembled the entire building - piece by piece - to keep the steel structure intact and relocated it to Augusta, Montana, where it will be the future home of Benchmark Wrestling. The repurposing of the building will honor the legacy left by Bob. 

A non-profit organization, Benchmark Wrestling will be a community hub where people of all ages - from youth to seniors and everyone in between - can come together to find inspiration, train and enhance their well-being. 

This is a place designed for inspiration and motivation, with a focus on bringing in Olympic and world-caliber athletes, as well as impactful humans from near and far, from entrepreneurs to motivational coaches and more. 

In Montana, it's hard to find adequate training facilities for high-performing individuals and most have to travel long distances for appropriate resources. Along with lack of facilities, most lack the expertise and capabilities required to effectively train those striving for elite results. At Benchmark Wrestling, both the facility and expertise will be available to kids and adults. The vision of this building is to bridge the gap in Montana by establishing a state-of-the-art facility staffed by world-class professionals, coaches and advisors that cater to the needs of ambitious individuals. 

After the facility is built, Benchmark Wrestling will be the first and only organization in Montana and the surrounding states with the capability to coach high-performing individuals to the next level of success. 

Although this building will serve as a well-known wrestling establishment, the vision goes beyond that. We aim to foster excellence through various services, including team camps, corporate retreats, nutritional seminars, ADD physical health and mental health, law enforcement training/self-defense classes, regular monthly memberships and wrestling club memberships. 

TESTIMONIALS

  • Building a relationship with Coach Zadick during my time at Iowa came easily. A particular quote comes to mind when I think of him. Theodore Roosevelt said, “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” Zadick exemplified this idea in the way he approached coaching me and others. He laid the foundation for me as well as countless friends/teammates by building a healthy relationship with us. He was then able to bring out the best in me as both a competitor and a person. For this, I am grateful. -JJ Krutsinger University of Iowa
    JJ Krutsinger
    University of Iowa
  • I would like to tell a little about Mike Zadick. I met Mike my senior year in high school. I was being recruited by the University of Iowa and he was the captain of the team. I decided to go to Iowa after I watched Mike come back from a huge point deficit, the arena shook . It was electric. Mike had the “it factor” behind him, you couldn’t put a name on it but people just get pulled to him. As I got to know him I started to realize a lot of that was because of how he goes about his business. He is relentless on even the littlest things he wants to do. He is driven and wants to do something it will get done. As he has gotten older I was able to spend some time around him as a coach, and was really impressed. He relates to his athletes, finds common ground, figures out how they tick , and impacts them with a love of wrestling. This love out side of technique and strategy that they will keep for years to come. He is one of the best and there is so much I could write a book but if you need anything specific my number is 2014697683 call me anytime. -Steve Moco American Top Team 2008 Olympian NCAA Champion
    Steve Moco
    2008 Olympian
  • When I think of Mike Zadick, I think of relentless and passionate work. No matter what he's doing: wrestling, working out, cutting trees down, or hunting. He is one that puts his heart and soul into life. The big black beard and all can be very deceiving, but that guy would run through a brick wall for you. He's humble and hardworking. Definitely one you want to be around and have in your corner. I just love the guy and appreciate everything he did for me when I was at Iowa.
    Brett Stedman
    University of Iowa
  • A lot of things come to mind when I think about Mike Zadick. He is one of those guys that you hope young men you care about will grow up to be like. He is honest, fun, and friendly, as well as focused, hard working and intense. He will do anything he can for someone, and asks for little in return. He will always strive to be the hardest worker in the room, which elevates everyone around him to be at their best. He is one of the most mentally tough men I have encountered in or out of wrestling. He is true to himself and his beliefs, but is not judgmental of people who see things differently. His loyalty is unwavering. Anyone who has spent time around Mike is excited to be around him more. He is passionate and has an energy level that is almost unmatched. I have seen him work with athletes on the mat, and his knowledge and approach make his wrestlers jump levels at an almost unbelievable rate. He makes you want to do better. I would want to wrestle for him.
    Shawn Contos
  • Mike Zadick helped mold me in all aspects of my life. Not only was he a great coach and teacher of the sport of wrestling, but he also took it upon himself to get to know his athletes on a personal level too. Coach Zadick’s resume speaks for itself, but by getting to know you and your interested outside of the sport he is able to create a strong bond and level of trust. This bond allows him to get the best out of an athlete. Simply put he is a natural leader who guides athletes to become the best version of themselves as not only a wrestler, but as a person too. I look forward to watching your club grow!
    Stew Gillmor