Smith and Green headline USA Wrestling Hometown Hero Clinic Series, presented by the United States Marine Corps

Robby Smith and James Green will each lead a free clinic in their hometowns in California and New Jersey, respectively.


USA Wrestling and the United States Marine Corps are proud to announce a new clinic series designed to bring wrestling superstars back to the communities they hail from.


The USA Wrestling Hometown Hero Clinic Series presented by the USMC, will feature these star athletes return to their hometowns of Danville, California Oct. 19 and Willingboro, New Jersey Nov. 9 to host wrestling clinics at local schools and community centers.


"Giving back to local communities is a core principle of the United States Marine Corps as we develop quality citizens," said Capt. Andrew Herbert, a community engagement officer with the Marine Corps Recruiting Command. "We’re thrilled to have this opportunity to partner with USA Wrestling to bring these athletes back to the areas that recognized their potential, supported their development, and helped push them to ultimately become the world-class athletes and role models they are today.”


The Elite Athlete Appearance Program, funded by the Levitetz Family Foundation, is also a supporting partner in the event series. The mission of the Elite Athlete Appearance Program is to support athletes in their efforts to give back to local wrestling communities and inspire young athletes to become champions on and off the mat.


The series will initially feature two events over the next four weeks:

USA Wrestling Hometown Hero Clinic Series presented by the USMC – Robby Smith

• Saturday, Oct. 19th

• 9am – 12pm

• 9th – 12th graders

• Max of 300 registered participants (participants MUST register online in advance at www.usawmembership.com)

• Cost is FREE for participants

• Location

San Ramon Valley High School

501 Danville Blvd

Danville, CA 94526


Robby Smith, 2016 Olympian and 4x World Team Member, is a 2005 graduate of San Ramon Valley High School, the host location for the free clinic led by Smith.


“I first started my wrestling career at the age of 4 in the San Ramon area and competed all the way through high school at San Ramon Valley, so I’m very excited to be heading home and to give something back to this community,” said Smith. “I’m also looking forward to working with the U.S. Marine Corps again. They make tremendous sacrifices to ensure our freedom so I’m honored to be able to give something back to them in a small way.”

USA Wrestling Hometown Hero Clinic Series presented by the USMC – James Green

• Saturday, Nov. 9th

• 9am – 12pm

• 9th – 12th graders

• Max of 300 registered participants (participants MUST register online in advance at www.usawmembership.com)

• Cost is FREE for participants

• Location

Kennedy Center

429 John F. Kennedy Way

Willingboro, NJ 08046


James Green, 2x World Medalist and 4x NCAA All-American for the University of Nebraska, is a 2011 graduate of Willingboro High School, which is less than 2 miles from the Kennedy Center where the free clinic will take place.


“Going back to my hometown and giving back to the community is something I’ve wanted to do for a long time,” said Green. “After I graduated from high school the wrestling program was dropped, so there aren’t as many opportunities for wrestlers in that area. I’m excited to be able to share with the community what wrestling has done for me and the opportunities it can bring.”