Summary
Description
My name is Stefano Garcia-Valdes, and I am a dedicated student-athlete striving to become a world-class wrestler while also growing into a responsible, educated, and honorable young man. The success I am beginning to experience today is the result of years of discipline, sacrifice, perseverance, and countless hours of training.
While I am proud of what I have accomplished so far, I know that my journey is only beginning. To continue competing at the highest level and pursuing my dreams, I need the support of people and organizations who believe in the value of hard work, character, and determination.
My family and I are not asking for charity. We are asking for an opportunity.
We are a hardworking family that has dedicated countless hours, resources, and sacrifices to help me pursue excellence both in academics and athletics. My mother is raising and supporting three young athletes, balancing work, family responsibilities, and the challenges that come with helping us chase our dreams.
I invite you to look beyond the medals and competition results and get to know who I truly am. I would be honored to share our daily journey with you—our commitment, our sacrifices, our values, and our unwavering love for this sport.
Your support would not only help fund travel, training, and competition expenses; it would become an investment in a young athlete committed to representing his family, his community, and his country with pride, integrity, and excellence.Thank you for considering my story and for giving me the opportunity to earn your trust and support.
Sincerely,
Stefano Garcia-Valdes
Student-Athlete
2026 U17 World Championship Competitor – Italy
Our preferred sponsor
My ideal sponsor is a company that believes in hard work, discipline, education, and the development of young athletes. I am looking for a partner who values dedication, perseverance, and community impact.
As a Florida State Champion, European Bronze Medalist, and Team Italy World Championship athlete, I am seeking a sponsor who wants to support a student-athlete pursuing excellence both in academics and sports. In return, I will proudly represent their brand with professionalism, integrity, and gratitude while competing at the national and international levels.
Sponsorship Usage
It is important to clarify that Gladiator Wrestling Club is simply the club where I currently train and continue developing my wrestling skills. While I am grateful for the opportunity to train there, I am not sponsored by the club.
During the 2025-2026 season, I represented South Dade Senior High School, one of the most respected wrestling programs in Florida, and proudly competed on its behalf at the state level, where I earned the title of Florida State Champion.
As wrestling is primarily an individual sport, athletes and their families are often responsible for covering a significant portion of the expenses associated with training, travel, lodging, equipment, and international competition. My parents have made tremendous sacrifices throughout my journey and have supported me every step of the way. However, pursuing international development and competing against the best athletes in the world requires resources that go beyond what many families can reasonably afford on their own.
For this reason, I have decided to take the initiative and create my own path by seeking sponsors and partners who believe in hard work, dedication, education, and athletic excellence. My goal is to continue growing as an athlete on the international stage while representing my family, my community, and my country with pride.
Every contribution and every partnership helps bring me one step closer to achieving my dream and reaching my full potential.