Gerard Durling is an entrepreneur, producer, and creative strategist based in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. He is the founder and Chief Creative Officer of Coal Creative, a full-service marketing and video production agency, and the owner of Independent Wrestling TV (IWTV), a leading streaming platform for independent wrestling. Gerard is also the creator and puppeteer behind Coach Brick Headstrong, a character that blends humor, fitness, and education to inspire families and kids nationwide. Through these ventures and his philanthropic initiative Operation Headstrong, Gerard continues to build meaningful projects that combine storytelling, community, and creativity... proving that the best ideas come to life when you’re willing to put in the reps.