Headlocks & Lateral Drops

H&LD E73 w/ Lucas Steldt: Combat Wrestling Club Coach Steldt talks about his philosophy on womens freestyle wrestling and Greco roman wrestling. He's not on a mission for numbers in his club. He's looking to help the best achieve their goals at the highest level in Greco and womens wrestling. His passion and vision for his athletes is very clear. Go follow Lucas Steldt:Instagram: @combat_wcTwitter: @combatwc1Donate to Beat the Streets Gear Up campaign! https://national.beatthestreets.org/team/452398Every $50 donated gives a child $200 worth of wrestling gear for this upcoming season. Help Beat the Streets impact and inspire lives!Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E72 w/ Coyte Cooper: Coyte brings his passion and perspective into focus as he always does! He shares how he has found this passion and how he's been forced to keep things in perspective. This episode is jammed packed with nuggets that anyone can learn from! He talks about the physical and mental hurdles to go from top high school wrestler in the country to wrestling at the D1 level. Coyte talks about his adventures to include being a professor, national speaker, mental coach, writing books and traveling the country with his family. Go follow Coyte Cooper:Instagram: @coytecooperTwitter: @coytecooperSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E71 w/ Richard Perry: Perry explains how his high school coach drew him into the sport of wrestling and how he ended up at Bloomsburg. Going to Bloomsburg was all about beating one team. We talk about how the Overcomer name came about and what the Overcomer Training Center in Connecticut is all about. Perry also explains what his next big goal is!Go follow Richard Perry and Chain Wrestling for Overcomer Apparel:Instagram: @iamrichperryusa @chain_wrestleTwitter: @IamRichPerryUSA @chain_wrestleVisit www.gritathletics.com to register for the GRIT Greengrass to hear more from Richard Perry in Livermore, Colorado.Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E70 w/ Erik Wince: Learn all about coach and what he's building at Fort Hays State in Hays, Kansas. Wince has coached at almost every single level of the sport. He explains why he thinks he found his sweet spot at the Division II level. Prior to Fort Hays State, Wince has been able to be the first D1 NCAA qualifier at Gardner-Webb and then went on to coach the first qualifiers and All-American at Greensboro. He talks about the significance of being the first as a coach and athlete. Self-talk will be the keys to Fort Hays State wrestlers competing at their best come postseason action. Go follow Fort Hays State:Instagram: @fhsu_wrestlingTwitter: @FHSUWrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E69 w/ Brett Robbins: He was coached by an Olympian and didn't know it until years later. But the work he put in with that coach in regards to Greco and freestyle allowed him to find his way to Northern Iowa. Wrestling was his way to cope with his father's battle with ALS. His decision to train freestyle over Greco for the senior level was simpler than it seems. Consistency has been a common theme for the Panthers this season and it showed in the State of Oklahoma this past weekend with Panthers first dual win in Stillwater ever. Go follow Brett Robbins and Panther Wrestling Club:Instagram: @thebrettrobbins @panther_wrestling_club_Twitter: @thebrettrobbins @pantherwclubSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E68 w/ Mitch Finesilver: We start at the beginning of growing up in a house with 7 children. Mitch has found validation many times throughout his life and it started with hard work. Didn't wrestle to his own expectations at times so he did more work even if it meant a 9 pm workout. Talks about the opportunity to continue his wrestling career with NYC RTC and wrestling for Israel. I asked if there was a chance we could see WWE Tag Team twins in the near future. Go follow Mitch Finesilver and NYC RTC:Instagram: @mitchieboy_fines @nycrtcTwitter: @mitchieboy_fine @NYCRTCSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E67 w/ Jarion Beets: Caught up with Coach Beets as he is now the Head Coach of nationally ranked Ponderosa High School. We talk about the importance of duals at coach and high school level. Colorado needs a State Dual tournament! Coach talks about what he's learned as a first-year head coach. Coach is also a board director for Sammie's Sunshine Foundation. He explains what the foundation is about and the families they are trying to help!Go follow Jarion Beets and Sammie's Sunshine:Instagram: @jabeast88 @sammiessunshinefoundationTwitter: @jabeast88 @SammiesSunshineSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E66 w/ Life University Women's Head Coach Ashley Flavin: Sparked by Twitter, Coach Flavin had something to share so we discussed! We discussed the intricacies of growing women's wrestling. Refs, mats, tournaments, no problem. We also talked about Life U overcoming a bout with COVID and preparing for National Duals. Go follow Coach Flavin and Life U: Twitter: @AshSwordFlavin @LifeUWWR Instagram: @lifeuwwr @asflavinwwSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you may have to my socialTwitter: @headlock4funInstagram: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E65 w/ Chase Pami: Chase's first introduction to wrestling was Greco-Roman practice. A talk with his church minister convinced him to pursue being a collegiate wrestler. The time Chase nearly became teammates with Jordan Burroughs, James Green and Jason Welch. Coach Slay followed Chase to Penn RTC. Chase talks about the decision to start Gold Rush Wrestling Academy. He's found a unique way of incorporating a jujitsu-like “belt system” for his kids. Chase has a lot of great tidbits for those of coaching youth. Go follow Chase Pami and Gold Rush Wrestling Academy:Instagram: @chasepami @goldrushwrestlingTwitter: @ChasePami @GoldrushwrestleSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E64 w/ Tela O'Donnell Bacher: Tela talks about growing up on the homestead in Homer, Alaska. How she was able to sway her school to allow her to wrestle. Tela gives great insight into why she thinks wrestling is so great. She is now diving back into coaching in Alaska on the regular and it took a trip to Pakistan to realize that mission. Go follow Tela O'Donnell Bacher and Alaska Girls Wrestle:Instagram: @tela_ak @alaskagirlswrestleTwitter: Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E63 w/ Marques Bravo: Coach Bravo gives us some good stories on Western Colorado's Head Coach Charlie Pipher. He tells us how he was able to All American without scoring a single takedown. We also talk about the difficulty of an athlete dying and how he was able to support the family and his team through that adversity. We talk about the upcoming season for Discovery Canyon and how many wrestling classes should Colorado have.Go follow Marques Bravo:Instagram: @mjb133Twitter: @MJBravo13Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E62 w/ Ashley Sword Flavin: Coach Ashley tells how she was well on her way to working for the CDC, but instead has found herself in a position she never had dreamed of. Kristie Davis' impact on coach is well beyond the wrestling mat. She tells us the differences between coaching female and male athletes. Go follow Ashley Sword Flavin and Life University:Instagram: @asflavinww @lifeuwwrTwitter: @AshSwordFlavin @LifeUWWRSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E61 w/ Blaize Cabell: We discuss growing in to a heavyweight. Coach Cabell talks about what he's learned from all the great coaches he's been around to include Tolly Thompson, Doug Schwab, Troy Steiner and Cary Kolat. The perks of coaching at Navy. Coach Cabell tells who has the best food: west coast, Midwest or east coast. Go follow Blaize Cabell and Navy Wrestling:Instagram: @blaizecabell @navy_wrestlingTwitter: @ElricCabell @NavyWrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E60 w/ Alijah Jeffery: Coach Jeffery joins us to talk about the instant success he had at Indian Hills Community College and how he'll bring those philosophies and ideas to Chadron State College. We talk about the excitement of women's wrestling growing across the country. Most importantly Coach says he's the best the ever was and ever will be at disco golf. He will take all challengers to include Ben Askren. Coach Jeffery talks through experience of wrestling on Stalemates Street League 2. Go follow Alijah Jeffery and Chadron State Women:Instagram: @alijahjeffery @CSCWWrestlingTwitter: @AlijahJeffery @cscwwrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E59 w/ Lennie Zalesky: Learning the sport quickly and finding his passion. Coach Zalesky decided to do something Different. He talks through his move to Alaska. He talks about the rollercoaster of a time he had as head coach of California-Davis. Now Coach Zalesky has been transitioning California-Baptist from an NAIA program to a Division I program in the Big 12 program! Go follow Lennie Zalesky and California Baptist:Instagram: @ljzalesky @cbuwrestlingTwitter: @CBUwrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E58 w/ Mark Branch: Coach Branch starts us off by talking about mentally overcoming a devastating injury in the NCAA finals after gaining some life perspective. He talks about continual learning and adjusting as a coach. If you think NFL play callers have big sheets, you ought to try to read Coach Branch's practice key. Branch has led a team that embodies the Wyoming culture of toughness and knows there's some bigger mountains yet to climb. Go follow Mark Branch and Wyoming:Instagram: @branch_9497 @wyo.wrestleTwitter: @Branch9497 @WyoWrestleSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E57 w/ Joe Johnston: Coach Johnston brings a ton of passion and energy to this conversation. He explains the difference between wrestling to try to win and wrestling in a way that leads to a win. We talk about how underrated Coach Jim Zalesky was during his time at Iowa. He tells us the things he learned from all the great coaches he's been around to include Zalesky, Mike Duroe, Brian Smith and now Sam Barber. Coach puts his masters in psychology to work in this episode with some great conversations around mindset. Go follow Joe Johnston and Air Force:Instagram: @wrstlngjoe @af_wrestleTwitter: @wrstlngjoe @AF_WrestleSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E56 w/ Michael Moreno: University of Northern Colorado Coach joins to talk about the excitement around the Bears moving forward. Moreno confirms his fandom of Liverpool. Moreno talks through being born into wrestling and the significance to do it first at Iowa State. Moreno reminds coaches to enjoy what they do. Go follow Kenny Monday and U of Northern Colorado:Instagram: @miguel_mapemob @uncbearswrestleTwitter: @Miguel70kgUSA @UNCBearsWrestleSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E55 w/ Kenny Monday: This week's episode is about a man who owned a coffee shop and franchised a Subway on top of being an Olympic Gold Medalist to name a few of his accolades. Coach Monday talks about his relationship with Dave Schultz and their many epic battles. Coach gives us why he chose Spire Institute Academy and what it is all about. He also talks about his upcoming documentary on Rudis+ that is releasing in October!Go follow Kenny Monday and Spire Institute:Instagram: @boomonday @spire_institute_academyTwitter: @kenny_monday @SPIRE_InstituteSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E54 w/ Taylor Lujan: We talk through World Team Trials where Lujan was handing out teeth. The desire to compete against Keith Gavin. Lujan shares his mindset and gives some technical nuggets when guys get to his legs. Going all in helped reignite his love for the sport. Go follow Taylor Lujan and Panther Wrestling Club:Instagram: @taylorlujan_ @panther_wrestling_club_Twitter: @little_lujan @pantherwclubSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E53 w/ Trevor Kittleson: Coach Kittleson talks about the decision to take the head coach position at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He talks through the process of getting to know the team and getting ready for the upcoming season. Assistant coach Dan Olsen will be competing at the World Team Trials along with another athlete at Platteville this weekend. The team will be working in the dark. There's no better team mantra for Coach K than Swing the Axe!Go follow Trevor Kittleson and Platteville Wrestling:Instagram: @trevorkittleson @uwplattevillewrestlingTwitter: @t_kittleson @UWPlattWRSTLSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E52 w/ Cruse Aarhus: How hard is 75 Hard: Midway report (00:01:42). Immortal Athletics Fargo results (00:52:40). How close are the States to adopting the European model of club athletics (00:59:30). NIL discussion (01:07:38). World Team Trials Predictions (01:17:11). Go follow Cruse Aarhus:Instagram: @cruser55 @ImmortalAthleticsWCTwitter: Twitterless75 Hard – Andy Frisella Insta: @andyfrisellaCharles Poliquin - German Volume Training: https://liftvault.com/programs/bodybuilding/german-volume-training-routine-spreadsheet-gvt/Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E51 w/ Drew Foster: Having all his friends in wrestling and finding success early (00:01:40). No hard feelings from Drew (00:04:06). Father Pugh and dust in the room (00:05:40). Ball drill (00:14:30). Pugh calling the shots (00:20:50). Breaking down the wall and becoming a National Champion for UNI (00:28:00). He didn't do it alone (00:31:15). Shifting a culture (00:35:00). Bulking to 92 kilos for World Team Trials (00:45:25). Looking to lead the college ranks after competitive career (00:50:00). Encouraging kids to follow their own interests (00:54:45).Go follow Drew Foster:Instagram: @dre_nald_fosterTwitter: @dre_nald_fosterSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E50 w/ James Wimer: Starting young and never looking back (00:01:45). College wrestling was always the goal (00:05:30). Deciding to take redshirt after making National Semifinals (00:09:45). Making the jumps to National Champion (00:11:55). Securing a National Title with his high school teammate (00:16:30). Huntin and fishin (00:23:15). Find the love (00:26:10). Go follow James Wimer:Instagram: @wimertime157Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E49 w/ Eric Thompson: Wrestling was in his blood and was the runt of the fam (00:05:00). Being Tolly-trained (00:10:39). Done with wrestling (00:14:15). Not knowing he was on a 52-match win streak (00:21:15). Feeling the love (00:27:00). Helping the next generation (00:34:10). Watching NLWC crush it at the Olympics (00:36:00). What's in the water at State College (00:42:05). Just developing BETTER wrestlers (00:45:00). Put a premium on training rather than matches (00:51:30).Go follow Eric Thompson:Twitter: @GoldBearUSAInstagram: @goldbearusaSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E48 w/ Haley Augello: Starting as her brother's practice partner (00:01:50). Finding great support from her coaches and father from the start (00:05:00). Decision to take an Olympic redshirt and why that was so crucial to her growth (00:12:22). Haley's Olympic experience (00:20:40). Finding her way to Tar Heel Wrestling Club (00:29:45). A love for the Asian cultures (00:37:38). When small sacrifices suddenly feel large (00:40:30). Predicting a women's Olympic team title (00:50:00). Transitioning to coach at Beat the Streets Chicago (00:54:00). The coaching curve (01:04:33). Haley's advice (01:07:28).Go follow Haley Augello and Beat the Streets Chicago:Twitter: @hayaugello @BTSCHICAGO1Instagram: @haleyaugello @btschicagoSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E47 w/ Dave Zabriskie: Two starts to the sport (00:02:20). Needing the redshirt year to develop (00:19:50). Learning a hard lesson at the National Tournament (00:25:57). His toughest opponent in the Iowa State room wasn't either of the two Olympic Champions (00:35:40). Only football experience was in NFL (00:43:10). Senior level adjustments (00:53:40). Joining Elevation Fight Team (00:55:00). Colorado School of Mines (01:00:00). Strongman training (01:05:45). Acting career (01:09:32). Come early. Be on time. Work Hard. Stay late. (01:17:29).Go follow Zabriskie:Twitter: @David_ZabriskieInstagram: @dave_zabriskieSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E46 w/ Becka Leathers: Rough housing with her brother and some professional wrestling (00:01:50). The decision to leave Oklahoma City University after winning a National Title (00:07:30). Decision to join Tar Heel Wrestling Club and a summer of 1,000 leg laces (00:10:05). Stepping away from competition as the number 2 wrestler in the country (00:14:25). Recipe for success on and off the mat (00:19:50). Olympic excitement and predictions (00:31:35). Becka gives her parting advice (00:37:00). Go follow Becka Leathers:Twitter: @TeamBA4LifeInstagram: @beckaleathersSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E45 w/ Western Wyoming Community College Head Coach Art Castillo AND Assistant Coach Dillon Karajanis: Dillon found singlets were a little uncomfortable and Art has been at it for 37 years (00:02:36). 5th in the state of Wyoming to All-American status (00:04:30). From workout partner to head coach for 13 years (00:08:10). Starting late didn't matter when he bought in (00:12:10). Advantages to the junior college route (00:17:30). Your books are a priority in the Rock (00:31:15). One for the record books in 10 All-Americans in 2021 (00:37:10). Establishing relationships and continuing to learn (00:44:25). How the team takes advantage of the great outdoors of Wyoming (00:52:25). Full effort and don't identify with winning and losing (00:55:35). Go Follow Western Wyoming Mustangs: Twitter: @WWCC_WRESTLINGInstagram: @wwcc_wrestling Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you may have to my socialTwitter: @headlock4funInstagram: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E44 w/ Mark Rial: Starting at the local YMCA (00:02:40). Dodger Tradition (00:05:05). Transitioning to 3 different head coaches at UNI (00:10:00). 2008 Nationals and Olympic Trials (00:15:28). Overcoming the disappointment of not making the Olympic team (00:21:40). Influence of Olympic Champion Momir Petkovic (00:22:55). Having fun coaching the schoolboys and cadets (00:29:45). Bringing stability back to Buena Vista University (00:32:25). Slow down and appreciate where you are at and what you have (00:38:45).Go follow Mark Rial and Buena Vista Wrestling:Twitter: @MarkRial1 @BVUWrestlingInstagram: @markrialbvu @bvuwrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E43 w/ Jessica Medina: Seeing it through lead to a long career (00:01:00). Trying to fit in without standing out (00:03:40). Coach boycotted the women's national tournament (00:10:00). Difference between being the World Team representative and not (00:14:20). First female coach at the Illinois High School State Tournament (00:19:35). Transitioning from college head coach to USA Women's Developmental Coach (00:28:07). Another all women's wrestling event on the horizon? (00:34:55). Excitement around the Pan-American Championships and our up and coming female wrestlers (00:42:15). Closing the gap at the Junior level (00:49:30). Coaches build core values and train them to be their own coach (00:53:00).Go follow Jessica Medina:Twitter: @medinafunkygoldInstagram: @funky_gold_medinaSupport Team USA: https://www.teamusa.org/usa-wrestlingTo find out more about Beat the Streets: https://beatthestreets.org/Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E42 w/ Tervel Dlagnev: Transfers and FCA Truth & Technique (00:00:34). Learning to play mercy (00:04:20). Start of video study (00:09:00). The Kamaru Usman connection (00:18:20). The t-shirt slogans don't help you (00:23:30). Training with Tolly Thompson (00:25:50). The original RTC (00:29:00). Receiving Olympic medal 7 years later (00:34:19). Would give up last two World teams to avoid his back injury (00:37:40). The decision to accept Nebraska Wrestling Training Center job and uniting the state (00:44:35). Village Inn All-American Burger (00:51:40). Love what you're doing and be courageous (00:55:10).Go follow Tervel Dlagnev and Nebraska Wrestling Training Center at:Twitter: @dlagnevtervel @nebraskawtcInstagram: @NebraskaWTCSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E41 w/ Bart Mehlert: A family tradition, but no records were discussed (00:01:00). For the love of the sweat (00:02:26). Recruiting after junior college (00:07:45). “I was going to get back points or your shoulder was going to break.” (00:11:00). Different styles of coaches but always gave them respect (00:13:35). Helping hometown kids from Kindergarten all the way through high school (00:20:08). Community supports the long-standing success at Union (00:23:05). Sights set on Traditional State Title and Girls wrestling (00:25:50). Huntin' and Fishin' (00:30:25). Go buy your kid a chocolate milk after practice (00:33:00). Go follow Bart Mehlert at:Twitter: @bart_mehlert Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E40 w/ Nate Engel: News and Notes – lots of coaching and athlete movement and a couple events in June (00:00:36). Coach Engel found the sport was for anyone (00:06:11). Ivanov's guinea pig (00:11:15). Joining WCAP (00:16:30). Loving recruiting (00:19:00). Recruits do your research (00:25:15). Stanford's return (00:28:00). Joining the Oregon State staff (00:31:05). Expectations for Colorado's own Grant and Hunter Willits (00:36:45). The DAM RTC (00:42:45). Keep the sport fun and love your children (00:53:00).Go follow Nate Engel and Oregon State wrestling at:Twitter: @NateEngel @TheDamRTC @beaverwrestling Instagram: @nateengel @thedamrtc @beaverwrestling Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E39 w/ LeRoy Gardner: Football and Basketball player turned wrestler (00:02:30). Being a little brother was best training for wrestling (00:11:10). Jim Miller talks national titles to secure Gardner (00:27:15). Not stopping to ask if he belonged (00:37:25). Working camps to becoming a coach for Navy (00:43:46). Running a college program while being on the other side of the world as a Navy Reserve (00:54:30). Coaching in Houston sparked a desire LeRoy didn't know he had (01:06:38). Adding women's wrestling to University of Ozarks (01:11:05). Meeting his wife at Junior Worlds (01:17:50). River Valley Wrestling Club supporting the Olympic movement in Arkansas (01:26:30). Importance of Charlotte Fowler making the Olympic Team Trials (01:29:30). Your job at any level is to get them to the next step wanting more (01:35:10).Go follow LeRoy Gardner and U of Ozark wrestling at:Twitter: @leroygardnerInstagram: @thelgiii @rvwcwrestling Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E38 w/ Josh Kindig: Not winning a match for 3 years (00:00:50). Learning to love to compete no matter the outcome (00:07:30). Chasing down the competition and not shying away (00:15:40). Dad didn't make it all about him (00:20:45). Focusing on yourself. No talk of opponent (00:24:00). Love for the color orange (00:25:45). Simplifying life and learning to put in a hard day's work (00:31:00). Giving it his best shot despite knowing the seriousness of his injury (00:38:00). Nastiest duck of all-time is 2 all day every day (00:41:05). KinUdig a RETURN (00:59:00). Tony Ramos joining some Cowboys in North Carolina (01:01:00). Choosing to be a club coach (01:03:40). Where he found his skills (01:16:20). The definition of intensity goes in different categories (01:21:10). Trusting your coach is like having insurance (01:25:20). Compete to better yourself (01:26:20). Stanford is BACK (01:31:21).Go follow Josh Kindig and Total Wrestling Club at:Twitter: @Kinudig_it Instagram: @kinudig_it @total_wrestling_clubSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E37 w/ Andrew Hochstrasser: US Women will be putting the World on notice (00:00:34). The benefits of a late start and putting forth the effort (00:04:40). Catfishing Nebraska (00:08:55). Trick or treat (00:14:00). Learning curve through college (00:20:00). Continuing to listen and learn at the Senior level (00:24:30). Team Hoch through and through (00:27:50). Helping a kid he never coached (00:36:00). The decision to join Sons of Atlas (00:37:30). The focus on the technique (00:40:15). Learn to love the sport in your own way (00:44:10).Go follow Andrew Hochstrasser and Sons of Atlas at:Twitter: @hochwrestling Instagram: @hochwrestling @sonsofatlaswrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E36 w/ Jim Sanford: Fort Dodge City League Champ (00:01:00). From JV to State Finalist (00:05:10). 16th Ave Fort Dodge builds champions (00:06:35). Chuck Patton was the alpha (00:11:40). The move to Colorado (00:21:25). Coaching the Deagueros and leading Adams City to a Colorado State Title (00:24:40). Allowing the wrestlers to teach their peers (00:39:20). Colorado State University wrestling dropped (00:41:45). Excited to see the growth of women's wrestling (00:46:40). Colorado wrestling making gains over the years (00:49:45). Pulled out of the stands to ref (00:53:50). Dodger, Panther, Eagle, Lobo…it always stays a part of you (00:59:55). West Gym should be on your bucket list and Doug Schwab is the best coach in the nation (01:02:20)! Overcoming cancer and realizing how fortunate he is (01:04:13). The growth of wrestling media and finding his way to Twitter (01:16:15). The sport will do more for you than you can do for the sport (01:26:00).Go follow Jim Sanford and PinCancer at:Twitter: @jsanfordco @pincancerSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E35 w/ Travis Mercado: Getting picked up by his shirt and told to wrestle (00:01:15). Cal State Fullerton club experience (00:08:45). Coaching transition from high school to college women's wrestling (00:21:50). Being named the first ever head coach of Colorado Mesa Women's wrestling team (00:28:55). Starting from ground zero (00:35:10). The ins and outs of having 15 qualifiers for 10 weight classes in NCAA women's wrestling (00:44:20). Building a team to climb to the top of women's wrestling (00:50:55). Coach's take on how to continue to grow women's wrestling (01:05:45). Being the only women's college wrestling program in Colorado and having Colorado sanction girls' high school wrestling (01:12:00). Coach Mercado says the split is good (01:22:40). Give girls and women the chance (01:35:41).Go follow Coach Mercado and Mesa wrestling at:Instagram: @coachtrav63 @cmuwomenswrestlingTwitter: @CoachTrav63 @ComesaWWRSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E34 w/ Ike Anderson: Wrestling was his path to leave South Carolina and earn college degree (00:00:35). Found coaches who believed in him (00:05:35). Joe DeMeo having an eye for Greco talent (00:08:40). Discipline wins the day (00:10:20). Failing and the importance of having a team that believed in him (00:11:35). Once an Olympian always an Olympian (00:13:55). A story I'm not supposed to share (00:18:55). Role as a National Team coach and how he transitioned to a high school coach (00:25:00). If you were a carpenter how many tools would you have in your toolbox? (00:32:55). Trust the process and learn how to get up from defeat (00:41:11).Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E33 w/ Alex Dolly: The movers, the shakers and the retirers (00:00:34). Alex Dolly didn't win a single match for 3 years and how an Olympian inspired his career (00:07:20). Getting placed with a kid on house arrest during his official visit (00:15:15). Overcoming major neck injury (00:20:25). Medical redshirt finally granted (00:29:30). Wrestling for Team Ireland (00:34:00). Running the gauntlet trying to qualify for the Olympic Games (00:42:00). “You're going to travel the world and see nothing.” (00:47:37). A recruiting trip to the British Open (00:50:00). The ExperienceS of each World Championships (00:52:40). Anointing the blood boy as his coach (01:00:47). Leaving the business of college wrestling to the head man of a 6-person high school team (01:09:00). Didn't drill or wrestle with a single wrestler all season (01:16:30). Ladies' wrestling is fricking good! (01:27:40). Dolly's parting advice (01:30:50).Go follow Alex Dolly:Instagram: @alexdolly84Twitter: @AlexDolly84Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E32 w/ Cruse Aarhus: Olympic Trials Breakdown (00:01:20). JB loss breaks me (00:06:23). Women's wrestling shows it is here to STAY and they are leveling UP (00:14:55). No need for rule changes just consistency in making calls is needed (00:22:50). Favorite current Team USA athletes and foreign competitors (00:27:20). Coach Cruse had no choice but to wrestle (00:41:30). Never be a day you don't do something to get better (00:45:00). Being a 103 lb Senior (00:47:47). Picking to be a Northern Iowa Panther (00:53:00). Bulking before bulking was cool (00:59:00). Transitioning from college athlete to PWC athlete to PWC coach (01:01:50). Starting Immortal Athletics Wrestling Club (01:11:05). The benefits of still being connected to a university as a club coach (01:15:45). Making wrestling accessible to all by simply agreeing with IAWC 3 core philosophies (01:21:22). Stay in shape all the time (01:24:20). The purpose of making small challenges (01:34:00). Feed your kids when they're hungry and only focus on the kids who are there (01:38:00). Go follow Cruse Aarhus and Immortal Athletics:Instagram: @cruser55 @immortalalthTwitter: @CruseAa @ImmortalAthleticsWCSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E31: Review of Last Chance Qualifier (00:01:00). Olympic Trials Predictions (00:04:55). Bucknell University Assistant Coach Kevin LeValley finds wrestling after a run in on the playground (00:26:18). Population 707 (00:29:55). Finding the right training environment to excel at the senior level (00:36:00). Wrestling allowed LeValley to travel the world and be grateful for all that we have in the States (00:38:05). The keys to the best 2 on 1 in the business (00:41:20). LeValley gives his perspective on some matches that caused some controversy (00:43:55). A return to Bucknell (00:48:20). He's a coffee coach but ready to scrap at moment's notice (00:58:50). Bucknell has its first All American since Coach LeValley (01:04:40). Importance of managing the pieces of your lifestyle to succeed (01:11:55).Go follow your Bucknell Bison:Instagram: @Bucknell_WRSTTwitter: @Bucknell_WRSTSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E30: Review of D1 Nationals (00:00:34). Last Chance Qualifier Predictions (00:07:40). Charlie Pipher from the “First family of Colorado wrestling”(00:17:28). I'd wrestle for you if you were anywhere else other than Gunnison (00:30:10). Having your own dad coach against you (00:33:50). Recruiting kids with X-factors (00:40:15). Mountaineer assistant coaches and what they bring to the program (00:46:00). Highest collegiate wrestling room in the WORLD (56:35). Winning is thicker than blood (01:07:00). Improvement over outcomes (01:10:15).Go follow your Western Colorado Mountaineers:Instagram: @mountaineer_wrestlingTwitter: @wcuwrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E29: Team Titles all around (00:00:55). Guaranteed D1 Champs (00:02:30). Nebraska-Kearney Head Assistant Coach Andrew Sorenson was too rowdy in elementary (00:11:10). Cael Sanderson couldn't find Sorenson at school (00:15:00). Learning from Cyclone Greats (00:22:00). The benefits and challenges of having his brother follow him to Iowa State (00:30:50). 2015 was best year of Sorenson's life living in C.F. (00:35:00). Fulfilling a dream with his best friend (00:37:10). Super Region Champs to fear of missing the National Tournament (00:42:00). Point scorers and guys who want to challenge themselves are welcome at UNK (00:53:15). Coach's parents always wanted effort and the work to match the goals (01:02:07). Athletes WRITE your goals down and Never let anyone tell you, you can't (01:05:30).Go follow your Kearney Lopers:Instagram: @unkwrestlingTwitter: @loperwrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E28: Weekend in review and weekend up ahead (00:00:45). D1 at-large selections and brackets have been released (00:02:00). Coach Ethan Kyle brought some Laramie temperatures to Stillwater, Oklahoma (00:04:16). John Smith came, he saw, he signed Ethan Kyle to be an OSU Cowboy (00:07:05). Being surrounded by Olympians and being Eric Guerrero's training partner for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games (00:15:00). Steve Mocco makes his way to town (00:25:35). Weight check gone wrong (00:32:30). Coach Mark Branch's recruitment of Ethan to Laramie (00:36:05). Caring for the person to help them become great wrestlers (00:41:40). “The Kick” (00:48:10). Convincing Miss Rodeo to move to Stillwater (00:50:30). Pick your sacrifice or see it in retrospect (00:58:00). Don't blur the lines between parent and coach (01:08:45).If you would like to follow Coach Kyle:Instagram: @ethantkyleTwitter: @ethantkyleSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E27: Couple Colorado PAC12 Champs (00:01:00). Check out my Twitter for some schools we need to bring wrestling back to (00:02:27). National and conference tournaments galore on deck (04:25). Buck Watkins' love for wrestling was created through exposure to high level wrestlers (00:07:40). Time in Texas catapulted Buck's desire to be a coach (00:13:40). Work with Winning (Wrestling) Mindset to create DRIVEN athletes (00:18:20). Surrounding yourself with the right people and learning to finish (00:22:20). Helping small towns in all 50 states (00:25:20). Best experiences outside wrestling while traveling (00:35:10). Panthers “are the standard” for small colleges (00:40:35). Coach Watkins drops his advice (00:46:00).If you would like Buck to come to a camp of yours check him out on:Instagram: @buck_watkinsTwitter: @MindsetCoachBW Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlockiTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&LD E26: Heavyweight wrestling is fire! (00:01:18). Colorado natives showing out in D1 wrestling (00:02:50). 4x NCAA finalists and National Champion Duane Goldman's start to wrestling and how he became a Hawkeye (00:05:55). Overcoming THREE 2nd place finishes to become a National Champion (00:12:00). Living in a police station in Switzerland (00:21:00). Coaching his son as the Head Coach of Indiana University (00:28:35). The pride of seeing former athletes go on to be great coaches (00:35:00). Moving the family and livestock to Colorado (00:36:50). Missing the sport lead to the W.A.R. aka Wrestling Academy of the Rockies (00:39:45). Bringing ALL the wrestlers together (00:44:10). 12 year olds handing out black eyes (00:51:41). Get into environment where you can be successful (00:52:40). Check out Wrestling Academy of the Rockies (W.A.R.): https://www.goldmanwrestling.com Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlock

Women's wrestling shows out (00:00:45). Upcoming Events (00:03:05). Colorado studs showing out for their universities (00:05:00). Virginia Tech All-American Jarrod Garnett fell in love on day one (00:08:20). What is Delaware wrestling (00:11:05). Peaking and making the right changes to become an All-American (00:14:40). Jumped at the chance to leave his comfort zone to join NDSU coaching staff (00:23:10). Adjustments from high school to college (00:32:10). 7 days of Knowledge (00:42:40). Wrestling represents people (00:51:35). Are you rowing in the same direction (01:04:45).More info on Beat the Streets and what they do: https://beatthestreets.org/If you can please consider donating to NWCA so they can host D3 National Championships: http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-division-iii-coaches-association-to-host-national-championships-march-12-13/Check out Wreaper Wrestling: https://www.wreaperwrestling.com/Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlock

Big time news for DIII wrestling thanks to the NWCA (00:00:55). Upcoming wrestling events (00:02:45). Heath Eslinger followed his brother to the wrestling room and never looked back (00:06:30). Left college coaching ranks to coach at his high school's rival (00:09:40). From coaching a high school power house to head coach of University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (00:12:12). Southern Scuffle comes to Chattanooga (00:16:50). Heath says bring on the duals (00:22:00). Layaway vs credit card success (00:28:50). Surround yourself with people who are honest with you for the benefit of you (00:33:05). Learning to follow before leading (00:36:34). (00:41:28). Keep them hungry for what they should eat (00:47:00).Go donate to DIII Championship at: http://www.nwcaonline.com/nwca-division-iii-coaches-association-to-host-national-championships-march-12-13/A Better Way Athletics: https://www.abetterwayathletics.com/Instagram- @abetterwayathletics & @eslingerheathTwitter- @ABW_Athletics & @HeathEslingerFCA Wrestling: https://fcawrestling.org/As always if you know a wrestling coach who needs to be on the show, please reach out to me via social media at:Instagram: @headlock4funTwitter: the_headlock

E23: Heart goes out to my D3 people (00:00:34). Upcoming Events (00:03:15). Ben Cherrington's start with wrestling and his draw to the sport (00:05:18). Cal Cherrington's balance of father and coach (00:08:05). A run through Boise State campus (00:12:00). The battles to becoming a National Champion (00:15:30). No surprises cruising to a National Championship (00:25:30). 8 knee surgeries lead Ben to his coaching career (00:31:20). Lots to learn as the youngest Division I coach in the country (00:32:40). Beating an Arizona State wrestler creates an everlasting relationship with a UFC star (00:39:15). Becoming a student of the mma world (00:42:30). Ben's advice: trust the process and enjoy the process (00:49:23). Ben giving back to the wrestling community (00:53:15). www.thejanesgroup.com/meet-the-team/If you know a wrestling coach who needs to be on the show to have their story shared please reach out to me via social media at:Instagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @the_headlock