About Robles Unstoppable Foundation

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission

To provide financial assistance and motivational support to individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary resilience and a relentless pursuit of their educational goals.

Our Vision

To create a future where personal circumstances and life’s challenges are never a barrier to achieving one’s full potential.

Who We Serve

At the Robles Unstoppable Foundation, we focus our support on two groups of high-achieving individuals who embody the “Unstoppable” mindset:
  • Student-Athletes: We support high school and college athletes who understand that the discipline, leadership, and grit learned in sports are the ultimate tools for success in the classroom and in life.
  • Single Parents: We recognize the incredible strength it takes to balance the responsibilities of raising a family while pursuing a degree. We provide scholarships to single parents to help alleviate the financial burden of tuition, allowing them to build a more secure future for their children.

The Heart of the Foundation

Behind every unstoppable journey is a foundation of support. For Anthony, that foundation was his mother, Judy. Together, they lead this mission to empower those who are overcoming their own obstacles.

Meet Anthony Robles

Founder & Inspiration

Anthony was born with one leg, but he refused to let his physical limitations dictate his destiny. This “no excuses” philosophy propelled him to become an undefeated NCAA Champion and an inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Today, he is a world-renowned motivational speaker and author, dedicated to proving that our challenges are actually our greatest opportunities.

Anthony Robles was born missing his right leg, but his mother always taught him that he was made that way for a reason. He lived out that purpose by becoming an undefeated NCAA Division I Wrestling Champion and an inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Anthony is a Nike Athlete, a world-renowned motivational speaker, and a Guinness World Record holder (for most pull-ups in a minute). His life story is the inspiration for the major motion picture Unstoppable. He created this foundation to help others find the strength to conquer their own “impossible.”
Key Achievements:
  • NCAA Division I Champion (36-0)
  • Guinness World Record Holder (62 pull-ups in one minute)
  • Recipient of the Jimmy V Perseverance Award at the ESPYs
  • National Wrestling Hall of Fame Medal of Courage
  • ESPY Jimmy V Perseverance Award Recipient

Meet Dr. Judith Robles

The Driving Force

Dr. Judy Robles became a mother at age 16, a beginning that many would see as a limitation. Instead, she chose a path of relentless perseverance, raising five children and eventually earning her Doctorate. Known as the “Mom behind the Champion,” she instilled the “No Excuses” philosophy in Anthony from day one. Her journey from a teen mother to a doctor and community leader is the heartbeat of our mission to support single parents who are balancing the fight for their education with the love for their families.
Today, Judy is . . .
  • Empowering single parents to see the unstoppable power within themselves
  • A proud mom of five and grandmother of 11 with a Doctorate focused on leadership and resilience
  • Leading the Foundation's outreach to single parents and families in need
  • A dedicated advocate for family resilience and education
  • The Role: A constant source of strength and guidance for the Foundation's mission

The Leadership Team

Anthony Robles

Founder & President

NCAA Champion, Hall of Fame Inductee, and the visionary behind the Unstoppable mindset.

Dr. Judith R. Robles

Vice President & CEO

A career educator with a Doctorate in Educational Leadership and a passion for first-gen student success.

Shawn Charles

Chief Operating Officer

Coach Charles is currently the head coach of the Power Inferno Wrestling Academy in Arizona. He has an extensive coaching resume on the college level, as well as experience with USA Wrestling international teams.

Charles coached at the 2018 U23 World Championships in Romania. He has coached Pan American Championships teams at the Cadet, Junior, and Senior levels. He has been on the coaching staff at three Olympic Games and coached several U.S. international tour teams. During his career at the Div. I level, eight of his teams have placed in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships. During his college coaching tenure, he coached 42 Div. I All-Americans and 5 Div. I NCAA Champs.

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Shawn Charles

Chief Operating Officer

Coach Charles is currently the head coach of the Power Inferno Wrestling Academy in Arizona. He has an extensive coaching resume on the college level, as well as experience with USA Wrestling international teams.

Charles coached at the 2018 U23 World Championships in Romania. He has coached Pan American Championships teams at the Cadet, Junior, and Senior levels. He has been on the coaching staff at three Olympic Games and coached several U.S. international tour teams. During his career at the Div. I level, eight of his teams have placed in the top 10 at the NCAA Championships. During his college coaching tenure, he coached 42 Div. I All-Americans and 5 Div. I NCAA Champs.

Shawn Charles
Chief Operating Officer

Three-time Olympic coach and mentor with a legacy of developing Division I NCAA Champions.

Dr. Jennifer Murphy

Executive Secretary

Dr. Jennifer Murphy currently serves as the Arizona State University GEAR UP Project Director and as a faculty member within the University College. Jennifer has served as a conference presenter at both a local and national level including the 2019 Annual NCCEP Conference, 2018 National NACAC Conference, the 2018 National NPEA Conference, the 2018 Arizona ACT Conference, the 2017 National NCAN Conference, the 2017 ACT Conference, and the 2016 Arizona School Counselor's Association Conference. Jennifer has also been asked to serve as a keynote speaker for the Vermont VSAC/GEAR UP Conference in May 2018 based on her 2017 National NCAN Conference presentation.

Dr. Murphy holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Educational Counseling.

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Dr. Jennifer Murphy

Executive Secretary

Dr. Jennifer Murphy currently serves as the Arizona State University GEAR UP Project Director and as a faculty member within the University College. Jennifer has served as a conference presenter at both a local and national level including the 2019 Annual NCCEP Conference, 2018 National NACAC Conference, the 2018 National NPEA Conference, the 2018 Arizona ACT Conference, the 2017 National NCAN Conference, the 2017 ACT Conference, and the 2016 Arizona School Counselor's Association Conference. Jennifer has also been asked to serve as a keynote speaker for the Vermont VSAC/GEAR UP Conference in May 2018 based on her 2017 National NCAN Conference presentation.

Dr. Murphy holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology, a Master's degree in Counseling, and a Doctorate in Educational Counseling.

Dr. Jennifer Murphy
Executive Secretary

ASU GEAR UP Project Director specializing in educational counseling and national student advocacy.

Ashley Gates

Treasurer

Ashley is a young professional and an Arizona native. She attended Mesa High School as well as Arizona State University. She has had the pleasure of seeing our founder carry out the unstoppable mindset first hand since junior high and throughout his career. She took the role of wrestling manager for the duration of her years at Mesa High. Within her professional career, she has excelled in multiple fields including property management, media, and of course, sports. She is recognized by colleagues as dedicated, trustworthy, hardworking, professional, and going above and beyond.

Ashley currently lives in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband, Jonathan and daughter, Jasmine.

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Ashley Gates

Treasurer

Ashley is a young professional and an Arizona native. She attended Mesa High School as well as Arizona State University. She has had the pleasure of seeing our founder carry out the unstoppable mindset first hand since junior high and throughout his career. She took the role of wrestling manager for the duration of her years at Mesa High. Within her professional career, she has excelled in multiple fields including property management, media, and of course, sports. She is recognized by colleagues as dedicated, trustworthy, hardworking, professional, and going above and beyond.

Ashley currently lives in Gilbert, Arizona with her husband, Jonathan and daughter, Jasmine.

Ashley Gates
Treasurer

A dedicated professional with expertise in sports media, property management, and community operations.

Chris Freije

Board Member

Chris Freije is a distinguished leader in the wrestling community, currently serving as the Head Men's Wrestling Coach at New Mexico Highlands University. An Arizona native and a standout alumnus of Mesa High School, Chris has a long-standing history with the "Unstoppable" mindset, having competed at both Arizona State University and Western Colorado University, where he was an NCAA Division II National Finalist.

With a coaching career marked by elite-level success, Chris has mentored over 30 National Qualifiers, 16 All-Americans, and four individual National Champions. Before leading the program at NMHU, he played a pivotal role as Associate Head Coach at Lander University, helping guide the team to a National Runner-Up finish in 2024. Chris brings to the Foundation a deep commitment to developing quality young men and women who are as dedicated to their college education as they are to athletic excellence.

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Chris Freije

Board Member

Chris Freije is a distinguished leader in the wrestling community, currently serving as the Head Men's Wrestling Coach at New Mexico Highlands University. An Arizona native and a standout alumnus of Mesa High School, Chris has a long-standing history with the "Unstoppable" mindset, having competed at both Arizona State University and Western Colorado University, where he was an NCAA Division II National Finalist.

With a coaching career marked by elite-level success, Chris has mentored over 30 National Qualifiers, 16 All-Americans, and four individual National Champions. Before leading the program at NMHU, he played a pivotal role as Associate Head Coach at Lander University, helping guide the team to a National Runner-Up finish in 2024. Chris brings to the Foundation a deep commitment to developing quality young men and women who are as dedicated to their college education as they are to athletic excellence.

Chris Freije
Board Member

Collegiate wrestling coach and leader committed to building character and resilience through sport.

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