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Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) is featuring the historic journey of Nicholas W. Frick — from the U.S. Olympic Training Center (OTC) to the Iraq War — highlighting one of the most extraordinary sacrifices in modern U.S. athletic history. In 2003, Nicholas and his brother Eric became the only documented sibling athletes in United States history to leave Olympic qualification and deploy to war, forfeiting their opportunity to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games. This unprecedented act of service became the foundation of the Frick Brothers Wrestling legacy, the creation of the Frick Wrestling Club, and the national recognition that followed — including major FOX News coverage and USA Wrestling’s first‑ever national news cover at Takedown Clinica. FOX Coverage: FOX One Feature: https://www.fox13news.com FOX 13 Tampa Bay Segment: https://www.fox13news.com Frick Wrestling Club: https://frickwrestling.com https://takedownclinica.com (USA Wrestling national feature) Nicholas is also the founder of Grappling Therapy™, the nation’s first combat‑informed behavioral‑health discipline. He invented and engineered Frick Grappling Therapy™ in collaboration with Penn State University and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) from 2008 to 2016, creating a groundbreaking system that integrates Olympic‑level grappling principles with trauma‑informed therapeutic practice. His work has been recognized by FOX News, veteran organizations, and national media for its innovative approach to trauma recovery. His leadership bridges elite athletics, military service, and national nonprofit development through the War Memorial Foundation, advancing veteran wellness, youth development, and American legacy preservation. Nicholas continues his academic leadership at Southern New Hampshire University, completing his BA in Liberal Studies (Business Administration) and MBA in Finance, while being featured on SNHU Merit Pages for academic excellence. SNHU Merit Pages: