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Alessandra Elliott started her wrestling journey as a 5th grader with the little pirates. She's a multiple time middle school city champion and state champion. She has accumulated multiple All-American honors and has made a 15U National Team. Most recently, she has won a 16U National Championship in Fargo, North Dakota. Elliott is only the third National Champion from Staten Island, NY.

Jayson Layston was a 2x All-American and is the head coach of Team Dynamic and the founder of WAR Zone.  

Chad Williams wrestled for Midwood High School and is a graduate of SUNY Buffalo State College. He is also the founder of Dooprocess. Follow his business instgram page @dooprocess. 

Kadejah Gentle wrestled for Edward R. Murrow and was a Bronze Medalist at the Freestyle City Champion in 2018. She later went on to wrestle for Nassau Community College and currently trains Mixed Martial Arts at Warriors Nation. 

Michaela Beck started her wrestling journey as an 8th grader in NYC. She wrestled under Jacque Davis and Mike Torriero. Later on, she venture out to Hawkeye Wrestling Club for a number of years. Currently, she wrestles for the Badgers RTC in Wisconsin.

Kingston started wrestling 7th grade, by his 8th grade year - he was a 2019 NYC City Finalist and placed 3rd at the NYS tournament. He just placed 2nd at War of the Shore National Tournament. In the fall he will be wrestling for North-field Mount Herman - a boarding school in Mount Herman, Massachusetts.

Ben Peck wrestled for the rams from 2010-2014. In high school, he was a CHSAA NYS Champion and an NYSPHSAA NYS State Qualifier. Then he went on to wrestle for Muhlenberg College. Currently, he is the assistant coach at Fordham Prep.

Sulayman was a 2x Middle City Champion, State Champion, and All-American in NYC. In middle school, Bah was coached by coach Webb, a highly respected individual in NYC. Bah currently attends Kiski in Pennsylvania where he took fourth at the Pennsylvania state championships. He's a 2x Prep National Qualifier and a National Prep Finalist. 

Wurmbrand got introduce to wrestling at Lincoln High School. Later in life, he was an assistant coach in the 1980s at James Madison High School. After some years he took over the Upper Ten Eyck wrestling program in the early 2000s. He has coached several athletes, such as Jayden Cardenas, Demitreus Henry, Isaias Torres, etc. Currently, he is a retired teacher from the NYCDOE and supports GSC at practices, dual meets, and tournaments. 

Julius Whestone was a Mayor’s Cup placer and wrestled for Martin Luther King Jr. high school. In this episode, we interviewed Julius Whetstone. He is also founder of Techfall Tabletalks podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ks6tVKSiTm28EqlFx63vh?si=5dn-SFtGSg-MqxR44O9vpw 

Gotham City Wrestling, Red and Black Wrestling, and Arrow Wrestling talk about Dake and Burroughs finals match.

Recapping the Olympic Team Trials with the Red and Black Wrestling - Daniel Adams.

Nia Crosdale wrestled for Truman High School where she was a City Champion, New York State Champion, and 5x All-American. She was a part of 2 Dual Meet City Championships. She currently wrestles for King University and is a 3x All-American. 

Cancelleri wrestled for Curtis high school where she was a City Champion, New York State Champion, 8x All-American, and a bronze medalist at World Team Trials. She was also a part of Curtis's last Dual Meet City Championship in 2015. She currently wrestles for King University. 

Eric Bocanegra Jr. started his wrestling career in NYC and now competes nationally and looks far out west to compete. He's currently an NYC & NYS Champion. He has wins over nationally ranked opponents. He has also placed at some national tournaments - locking up All-American honors more than once.

Sophia Mirabella is currently a 3x All-American for King University. In this episode, we talk about the effects of COVID-19 on Mirabella's wrestling, comparing MMA and wrestling workouts, growing women's wrestling in NYC, and much more. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

To listen to the Gotham Wrestling Podcast. Hyperlink: https://open.spotify.com/show/345rjE4NJhGEavDOGNFGbO?si=6Z-f3z9sTsyqLf_dphgbDA --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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A wrestling tribute of Truman's wrestling team 82'-01' Featuring Mike Ondich and four of his former wrestlers. Video Version: https://youtu.be/7hHaEw6l9PM --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ricco Rodriguez wrestled for Tottenville High School from 1993-1995 where he became a 1994 City Champion and All-State wrestler at 250lb. He later transition into MMA where he was a UFC Champion (beat Randy Couture in UFC 39), Mundials World Champion, ADCC World Champion, and King of the Cage World Heavyweight Champion. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Brandon Nunez was a 3x PSAL City Champion, 2x NYSPHSAA All-State, first PSAL wrestler to become an NYSPHSAA State Champion in Division 1, and 3x All-American. In this episode, we get insight into Brandon Nunez. This episode focuses on Nunez's experience at the Fargo tournament his sophomore and junior year where he became a 3x All-American. • Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep up to date with future episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Anthony Cascen was a 2020 D-1 City Champion, Eastern State, and All-State placer at 195lb. He was also the 11th state placer in Truman’s wrestling program history and first state placer at 195lb. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Acham started his coaching career in the early in 1980’s at Far Rockaway High school where his team made the championship finals 4 times. He then took a break from coaching in 1994 and came back to coach in 2015 at Wingate High School. His team at Wingate won numerous awards at cities, states and his team making the finals of the freestyle girls dual meet championships in 2017. In 2020, he was awarded the 2020 Girls Coach of the Year by Beat the Streets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

PJ Morales was a 3x D-1 City Champion, 2x Mayor's Cup Champion, and took 5th at the 2008 NYS tournament. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel Amancio was 2x Mayor’s Cup Champion and a 2014 D-1 City Champion for MLK. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Alex Yntriago wrestled for W.C Bryant High School from 1990-1994. He also held numerous coaching roles throughout NYC, most famously known coaching at Eagle Academy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Eric Bocanegra was an National Prep All-American in 1986 for VFMA. He currently coaches his son and is on staff with the Harlem Jets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Singh was a bronze medalist at the 2020 D-1 City Championship at 220lb for Aviation High School. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Deutsch was a bronze medalist at the 2009 D-1 City Championship at 135lb for Long Island City High School. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Muratov was a 2018 City Champion at 99lb for James Madison. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Davon John was a 2007 City Champion for Sheepsheadbay High School. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Joseph Perez was a Middle School City finalist for the Harlem Jets. Furthermore, he was multiple City placer, Mayor’s Cup placer, and part of the 2020 Blended League Championship team for MLK. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Elijah Perez was a 2020 D-1 City Finalist, Mayor’s Cup placer, and part of the 2020 Blended League Championship team for MLK. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Maldonado is an assistant coach at his alma mater - Grand Street Campus. Maldonado was a 3x All-City and 2x City Finalist (2008-2009). In 2009, Maldanodo won the 130-pound D-1 City Championship! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Daniel Adams wrestled for Farrell and was a 3x CHSAA City Champ, 2020 Mayor's Cup Champ, 2x CHSAA State Champ, and a 2020 NYSPHSAA All-State Medalist. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jayden Cardenas was a 3x PSAL City Champion, Eastern state placer, and NYSPHSAA state placer. In this episode, we discuss Jayden's wrestling career. • Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep up to date with future episodes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Akinniran Akinfemi was a 2x PSAL City finalist, 2009 City Champion, and part of the 2007 Team Championship at GSC. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Moe Diop won a 2020 D-1 City Championship by upsetting an Eastern State bronze medal finisher. Diop ended up taking 6th at the NYSPHSAA state tournament. Diop wrestling team also won the 2020 Blended League Dual Meet City Championship.   --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Nicholas coco started his wrestling career at Eastchester High School where he was All section and All-county wrestler. He finished his high school wrestling career with 110 wins. In college, he wrestled for College of Mount Saint Vincent his freshman year and then moved on to wrestle for SUNY Brockport for his remainder of eligibility. He currently is a varsity assistant wrestling coach at Edgemont High School and runs an Instagram page @coach_coco_ that provides a source of information for wrestlers. Special thanks to Ade for hosting this interview with Nicholas Coco.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Preka won a 2019 D-2 City Championship for RKA and now currently wrestles for the University of Buffalo at the division one level. In this audio documentary we get a perspective on two of Preka's coaches and parents, we end the documentary with Fabio telling his side of the story.  You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Adis Radoncic wrestled for RKA and Poly Prep. He was a 3x D-2 City Champion and the first NYS Champion out of the PSAL in 2013. At Poly Prep he was a National Prep All-American. He then went on to wrestle for the University of North Carolina for Coleman Scott.  You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Steven Cook is an alumni and volunteer assistant coach for RKA. He was a Middle School City Champion in 8th grade and was a 2013 D-2 City Champion in his junior year of high school.  You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Maldonado is an assistant coach at his alma mater - Grand Street Campus. Maldonado was a 3x All-City and 2x City Finalist (2008-2009). In 2009, Maldanodo won the 130-pound D-1 City Championship! •Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. Check out our website: www.arrowwrestling.org You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Levin wrestles for Tottenville high school and is a 2x All-City wrestler for the pirates at Tottenville high school. He took 4th place at the D-1 City Championship as a freshman and won the 99lb pound weight class as a sophomore in the 2020 D-1 City Championship. •Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. Check out our website: www.arrowwrestling.org You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Bagdanov wrestled for James Madison in Brooklyn, New York. He was a 2x All-City and 2x City Finalist for Madison and in his senior year, he won the 285lb 2020 City Championship. •Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. Check out our website: www.arrowwrestling.org You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Martin Jacobson wrestled for Long Beach High School, but the game of soccer was his calling. Before he was a soccer coach at Martin Luther King Jr. Education Campus, he was a wrestling coach at Stuyvesant High School. While at Stuyvesant High School his team won two PSAL Dual Meet Championship, one as Co-Champions with Harry S. Truman High School (1990) and his team won it the following year (1991). He then became a wrestling commissioner for the PSAL and then got the coaching position at MLK. While at MLK, his soccer team has won 18 PSAL Championships. •Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. Check out our website: www.arrowwrestling.org You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Adonis Vasquez was a 3x D2 City Finalist and a 2x D2 City Champion for Baruch High School. He has coached at Baruch High School and currently coaches at LREI. •Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. Checkout our website: www.arrowwrestling.org You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Oneil Sharpe was the first four-time PSAL City Champion for Truman High School and the PSAL from 1993-1996. His high school team also won four PSAL Dual Meet City Championships from 1993-1996. •Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. Check out our website: www.arrowwrestling.org You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Toribio Garcia was the 2nd 4x PSAL City Champion for Truman High School and the PSAL from 1998-2001. He also placed 5th his senior year in the NYSPHSAA state tournament. He was also part of four PSAL Dual Meet City Championships while attending Truman High School (1998-2001). • Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. Check out our website: www.arrowwrestling.org You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Jonathan Jagatnarian wrestled for Truman High School and was the second four-time PSAL City Champion from 1998-2001. He was also part of four PSAL dual meet championships while attending Truman High School (1998-2001). His high school team has won the most PSAL dual meet championship in wrestling history, which is a total of 16 PSAL dual meet championship, the first dual meet championship was won in 1978, and the last in 2002. •Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. Check out our website: www.arrowwrestling.org You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Ryan Perciaccanto wrestled for Fannie Lou Middle School and started wrestling in 7th grade. He won a bronze medal at the Bronx Borough Championship for Fannie Lou High School. In this episode, we talk about his start of his wrestling career, wrestling career in high school, relationship with his high school coach, and his hobbies outside of the sport of wrestling. •Thank you for listening to this episode of Arrow Wrestling Podcast. Follow us on Instagram: Arrow_Wrestling to keep updated with future episodes. You can support this podcast by making a small monthly donation to sustain future episodes: https://anchor.fm/andy-martinez20/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app