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Scott is from Clarksville, IA, where he wrestled for coach Ron Peterson. After high school, he went on to wrestle at Central College. While injuries hampered his career, it also helped him find a passion for coaching. Scott spent over 30 years coaching, mostly at West Delaware. Alongside Jeff Voss, they built the Hawks into a well-oiled machine. Along the way, Scott found a passion for helping kids build confidence and excitement for the sport of wrestling and now does so on a regular basis as a mindset coach with Z-Winning Mindset. Z-Winning Mindset offers world class mental training for athletes and teams of all sports. Head to zwinningmindset.com to check out more information. With that said, please sit back, relax and enjoy, Scott Litterer!Z-Winning Mindset website: https://www.zwinningmindset.com/Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Sparty is from Wheaton, IL and wrestled for Wheaton Warrenville South HS. He placed 5th as both a sophomore and junior before becoming the school's first state champion his senior year. Sparty went on to wrestle for Ohio University, where we was a 4x NCAA qualifier, making the bloodround his junior season. For the last 9 years, Sparty has been an assistant coach at Marmion Academy in Aurora, IL. Last month, he helped lead them to their first state team title in school history. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Sparty Chino!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Cody is from Macedonia, OH and wrestled for Bedford St. Chanel. He was a 3 time placewinner, earning 7th and 3rd before capturing a state title as a senior. Cody journeyed about 3 hours south to compete at Ohio University and established himself as a Bobcat great. Cody was a 3x team captain, 3x MAC champion, 4x NCAA qualifier and 2x AA. He amassed 30+ wins in 3 of his 4 seasons and was twice named Ohio University Male Athlete of the Year. Cody began his coaching career as an assistant at Gardner-Webb before stops at West Virginia and Nordonia HS. Fittingly, he is now back at his alma mater as an assistant under his former head coach, Joel Greenlee. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Assistant Coach Cody Walters!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Ryder is from Indianola, IA, where he collected quite the accolades. He was a 4x placewinner, 2x finalist and a state champ his senior year in one of the most memorable matches in recent history. Ryder also got it done in the classroom, as he was valedictorian of his high school class that included 273 students in all. Now at UNI, Ryder is putting his talent on display at the collegiate level. He was a Big 12 champ last year and made the round of 12 at the NCAA tournament. And of course, he was first team academic All-Big 12. Currently in his RS sophomore year, Ryder is rolling into the NCAA tournament in a wide-open 157-pound weight class. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Ryder Downey!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Matt is from Glenwood, IA. He was a 4x state qualifier for the Rams, placing 5th as a junior and winning a state title as a senior. Matt spent his redshirt year at Iowa before transferring to Nebraska-Kearney and becoming a Loper legend. Matt was a 5x AA, placing 4th and 5th to go along with 2 national titles. In 2022, he helped lead UNK to their first team title since 2013. After spending two years as a teacher and head wrestling coach at Bellevue East HS in Nebraska, Matt is now an assistant wrestling coach at North Dakota State. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Assistant Coach Matt Malcom!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Chad is from Wilton, IA, where he grew up on the family farm and was a 2x state champion for the Beavers. He traveled 35 minutes west to Iowa City, starting at 197 for the Hawkeyes and qualifying twice for nationals. Chad coached at Iowa City West HS and Cornell College before moving to the Pacific Northwest and coaching out there. Chad has since moved back to Iowa and is currently the Executive Director of the Hawkeye Wrestling Club. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Chad Beatty!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Kyle is from Cedar Falls, IA, where he was actually a runner and not a wrestler. While attending UNI, he started to really entrench himself in the sport of wrestling. But his affinity for wrestling was always there. Over the years, Kyle has been constantly hustling, putting in so much time and effort to become one of the most respected writers in the sport. He's currently a content producer at FloSports and was recently awarded the NWMA journalist of the year. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Kyle Klingman!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Spencer is from Osage, IA, where a recent study shows that 1 in 5 people have cauliflower ear. Spencer had a successful career as a Green Devil, ending as a 3x placewinner, 2x finalist and winning a state title as a senior. Spencer began his college career at North Dakota State, spending 3 years in Fargo. This past year, Spencer decided it was best for a change of scenery and is now in his first year at Northern Illinois. He's endured 2 shoulder surgeries in the past 10 months, cutting his season short this year. However, he's in a good space mentally and is expected to be ready to roll next season. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Spencer Mooberry!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Luka is from San Marino, CA and was a 2x state placewinner, finishing 5th both times. Unfortunately, his junior and senior seasons were interrupted, once from a knee injury and the other due to COVID. Luka chose to attend Cal Poly in San Luis Obispo, CA and is currently in his junior season competing at 165 lbs. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Luka Wick!Euphoria Coffee website:https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website:https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Lennie is from Cedar Rapids, IA and was a state champion for Cedar Rapids Prairie. He went on to wrestle at the University of Iowa for legendary head coach Dan Gable. Lennie would finish as a 3x AA and 2x runner-up as a Hawkeye. After competing, Lennie would enter the coaching ranks, most notably coaching at Palmer HS in Alaska, at UC Davis and at Cal Baptist. Lennie is now the head coach at Cal Poly Humboldt located in Arcata, CA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Lennie Zalesky! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Deb is from Pittsburg, KS and is a graduate of Baker University. She has 3 daughters who have been active in sports. Finding a lack of girls wrestling apparel, Deb launched Yes! Athletics in late 2020. Yes! Athletics is meant to fill the gaps in sporting good for girls in sport, specifically wrestling. They have everything from shoes to singlets to apparel. You can find a link to her website in the show notes. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Deb Tompkins North! Yes! Athletics: https://yesathleticsusa.com/ Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Alex is from Winthrop, IA. He was a 3x state qualifier, placing twice for East Buchanan High School. Alex decided to attend Cornell College, where he was a 4-year letterwinner and academic AA. He then received his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Palmer College of Chiropractic in Davenport, IA. Alex and his wife Courtney co-own their own practice called Revive Family Chiropractic located in Marion, IA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Dr. Alex Riniker! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Jake is from Creston, IA, where he became just the 22nd wrestler to ever win 4 state titles. Jake spent some time at the University of Iowa before transferring to NIACC, a junior-college school in Mason City, IA. He was a national runner-up in 2015 and helped the Trojans to a 3rd place finish. Along with being an electrician, Jake is also head of the Team Marlin Wrestling Club, which operates out of both Martensdale and Creston, IA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Jake Marlin! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Chad is from Bloomington, IL., where he won a state title as a sophomore and finished 5th as a junior. Chad moved to Iowa and finished 2nd at state for Dubuque Hempstead his senior year, as Illinois didn't have a wrestling season due to the pandemic. Chad moved to Boone, NC and wrestles for App State at 133 lbs. Currently in his senior season, Chad is relishing his last dance. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Chad Bellis! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Adam is from Bonners Ferry, ID, which is roughly 30 miles from the Canadian border. He was a 3x state champ for Bonners Ferry HS. Adam stayed in-state and wrestled at Boise State, achieving AA status twice and helping lead the Broncos to 3 top-11 team finishes. He spent the last 9 years on staff at NC State before taking over the Utah Valley program prior to this season. Adam has infused a ton of life into the program and they are already off to a promising start. Hop on the Utah Valley train now or you're going to get left at the station. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Coach Adam Hall! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Patrick is a Kansas City, MO native. He wrestled a year at Oak Park High School before finishing his career at Staley High School. Along the way, Patrick was a 4x placewinner and 2x Missouri state champion. Patrick fulfilled his childhood dream and wrestled at the University of Iowa. He solidified himself as a starter his senior year and made the most of his opportunity by qualifying for the NCAA tournament. Patrick is now an Assistant Coach at the University of Central Missouri, helping develop young men both on and off the mat. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Patrick Rhoads! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Joe is a product of St. Ed's, a national powerhouse program in Ohio. He was a 2x state finalist and won a state title as a junior. His illustrious 1982 team was crowned national champions. Joe wrestled at UNC, where he won a conference title and qualified for the national tournament. He has since been in the corner, coaching at Marmion Academy in Aurora, IL. Needless to say, Joe has a wealth of wrestling knowledge and has molded kids into not only phenomenal wrestlers, but exceptional human beings. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Joe Silvestro! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Robert is from Wagner, SD, where he and his 3 siblings grew up on the family farm. He turned in a great high school career at Wagner High School, winning 3 SD state titles and finishing runner-up at Junior Nationals twice. Robert wrestled at the University of Nebraska, where he etched his name as one of the all-time greats to ever wear a Husker singlet. His accolades include 2x Big Ten champ, 144 career wins, 4x NCAA qualifier and 3x AA. In my opinion, he's on the Mount Rushmore of Husker wrestling. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Robert Kokesh! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Will is from Helena, AL, winning a total of 3 state titles: 1 for Helena High and 2 for Thompson High. Will wrestles at App State and currently wrestles 165 lbs. Thus far in his career, he is a conference champ and 2x NCAA qualifier. Currently in his senior season, Will is soaking up every last moment. In a loaded weight class, he's got his work cut out for him if he wants to become an AA. But if anyone is up for the challenge, it's this guy. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Will Miller! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Ross is a farm kid, growing up with a Masonville address. He graduated from East Buchanan and currently works at Transamerica. In his spare time, though, is where we all know him best. Ross is the Lead Editor for IA Wrestle, providing insight into both the Hawkeye men's and women's wrestling teams and also regarding the high school scene and even the Hawkeye Wrestling Club. Along with being a husband and father, Ross's life can be described as organized chaos. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Ross Bartachek! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Lexi is from Texas and was heavily involved on the ballet and dancing scene, which actually correlates more to wrestling than you would think. She's a third-generation graduate of Texas A&M where she became even more entrenched in the sports world. This all helped her to where she is now as an Associate Producer at ESPN and she oversees the sport of wrestling. Her passion for the sport and fierce personality is exactly the person we need pushing for the sport at a network like ESPN. She's an amazing person that I'm happy to have on our side. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Lexi Turnbow! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Jillian, or “Monster” as she's commonly known, is a 2x state champ for Union HS. She finished 5th last year, an ending that taught her some valuable lessons and made her hungry heading into her senior season. She's been a great ambassador and role model for this next generation of girls wrestling and I cannot wait to see what she accomplishes in the future. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Jillian Worthen! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Cliff is from Dubuque, IA and a graduate of Hempstead High School. At Hempstead, he was a 4x finalist and 3x state champion. He wrestled at the University of Iowa, finishing as a 3x AA and national champion. Cliff spent time on Iowa and Edinboro's wrestling staff and just began his 7th season as Assistant Head Coach at West Virginia, where the Mountaineers have quietly put together some exciting teams. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Assistant Head Coach Cliff Moore! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

The second-ever guest on the podcast, Liam was a 2x state finalist for Servite High School in California, their first-ever state finalist. After 4 years at Indiana, Liam came to Nebraska and became an AA his senior year after a 5th place finish. Liam has already been having success at the senior level. He qualified for the Olympic Trials at 57 kg. while also placing 4th at the World Team Trials at 61 kg. Liam and his wife, Kennedy, reside in Lincoln with their daughter, Bohen. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Liam Cronin! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Welcome to Season 4! You already know how we start things off here. Eric really doesn't need much of an introduction. He was an AA for Nebraska and has been competing for the Nebraska Wrestling Training Center over the past couple years. Eric qualified for the Olympic Trials and finished 4th at 97 kg. He lives in Lincoln with his wife Clare and newborn baby girl, Scarlett. Eric is also an Assistant Coach at Nebraska Wesleyan. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Eric Schultz! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Zack is from Omaha, NE and went to Omaha South High School. Zack was a state qualifier as a junior before wrestling at the University of Nebraska-Omaha for Head Coach Mike Denney. However, as we all know, UNO dropped wrestling in 2011, a move that still cuts deep with Zack to this day. Zack did follow Coach Denney to Maryville University, where he finished out his career. Zack competed and coached greco upon graduation, leading the U20 greco team at the Pan-Ams in Mexico in 2022. Zack is also the Executive Director of the Premier National League. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Zack Wilcox! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

The Premier National League is a league consisting of some of the top wrestling clubs across the country. The purpose of PNL is to elevate wrestling by providing great experiences and elite competition with high standards for coaches, referees and athletes. This weekend, November 1st-3rd, they are hosting their Fall Championships in Kansas City, MO at Hy-Vee Arena. In this episode, I sit down with Executive Director Zack Wilcox and head coach of MWC Zac Dominguez to discuss how PNL came to fruition and what the vision is moving forward. PNL website: https://www.pnlwrestling.com/home Euphoria Coffee website: ⁠https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/⁠ Let's Talk Wrestling website: ⁠https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Madison is from Warren, PA, where her love for wrestling began. She started keeping stats for her middle school wrestling team. She attended Edinboro University, where she became known as the “Everything Girl” because she was literally doing everything behind the scenes for the wrestling program. Madison has also done some freelance work for InterMat and I have linked a couple of her articles in the show notes. Madison has that underdog mentality, so there's a lot of tenacity in this episode. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Madison Hollenbeck! InterMat Articles: https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/college/post-collegiate-life-for-wrestlers-in-service-academies-r98806/ https://intermatwrestle.com/articles.html/international/who-to-watch-at-the-u20-and-u23-trials-r91126/ Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Ben is from Gilbert, IA and was a star athlete, participating in football, wrestling, soccer and track and field. Ben ultimately chose to play football at the University of Wyoming and, after graduating in 4 years, Ben transferred to Iowa State for his final year of eligibility. But as Ben's mom, Jinjer, said about wrestling, “Once it's in the blood, it's in the blood forever.” With that, Ben revived his wrestling career. He started training and competing on the world level, placing at several tournaments. He made such a strong impression that he was asked to stick around Ames and become the Strength and Condition coach for the Cyclones. Along with the wrestling team, Ben also works with gymnastics, men's and women's cross country and track and field. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Ben Durbin! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

John is from Parkersburg, IA and was an all-around athlete for the Falcons. He was 2x all-state in football and was a 4-year letterwinner in soccer. He had the most success on the mat, where he was a 3x state placewinner on some tough A-P teams (shoutout Dirty Bird Wrestling Club!). John would go on to wrestle at UNI for 3 years and even competed in jiu-jitsu and MMA. Nowadays, John lives in Waterloo and coaches the running backs at Union High School. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, John Simon! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

LJ is from Bismarck, ND, where he was a 5x state champion for Bismarck High School. Almost a year ago to the day, LJ stamped his name among the top wrestlers at his weight when he won a Super 32 title at 165 lbs. and earned MOW in the HS division's upper weight. Over the summer, LJ competed for Brazil at U20's and won a bronze medal, the countries first men's medal in freestyle wrestling at the world level. LJ is now gearing up for his freshman season at the University of Nebraska. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, LJ Araujo! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

A graduate of St. Edmond High School in Fort Dodge, IA, Joel has quite the wrestling story. He wrestled collegiately at Loras College. Along the way, Joel partnered with Steve Farrell and created the Iron Sharpens Iron Team Camps, the biggest K-12 wrestling camp in the country. Joel began his coaching career as an assistant at Northeast Goose Lake before taking over for Joe Kane at Dubuque Wahlert. He led the boys to a team state title in 2018 and his girls team to a third place finish in 2020. Joel stays grounded thanks to his wife and 5 kids. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Coach Joel Allen!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Kale is from Rockwell, IA and began his career at West Fork High School. He placed 6th as a freshman before winning a state title as a sophomore. That's when he and his family made the tough decision to allow him to move 2 hours south and live with his club coach, T.J. Sebolt. Kale finished his career at Greene County High School and won 2 more state titles. Kale is now an Iowa Hawkeye and will be a redshirt freshman this upcoming season. He has his eyes set on big things this year. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Kale Petersen! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Kaid is from Stillwater, OK and was a 3x state champ for Stillwater High. It was no surprise when Kaid chose to be a Cowboy and wrestle for Oklahoma State. He announced his presence immediately when he was pulled out of redshirt and pinned the returning national champion Cody Brewer in his first collegiate match. Kaid would finish his career as a 2x AA for the Cowboys, as injuries unfortunately took a toll on his body. Nowadays, Kaid lives to hunt and just returned from a big elk hunt him and his buddies just went on. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Kaid Brock! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Courtney is from Dinsdale, Iowa and was a state champion for North Tama. He wrestled one year at Utah State before enlisting in the United States Air Force. Courtney spent 40+ years in the military, instructing SERE training and para rescue. Courtney also is big into coon hunting, something else we get into. Throughout it all, wrestling remained a key part of his life and still is to this day. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Courtney Risk!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Alex moved around a bit as a kid, so wrestling became the one constant in his life. He finally settled in Missouri, where he became a 3x Missouri state champion. At the college level, Alex was a 4x NCAA qualifier for Edinboro, ending his career with a 4th place finish. After coaching stints at Virginia and Missouri, Alex has planted his flag in College Park, Maryland as head coach of the Terrapins. Entering his 6th season, Coach Clemsen has high hopes for the program, both this year and beyond. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Coach Alex Clemsen! If you want to donate to the Maryland wrestling program, check out the link below. Link to donate to Maryland wrestling program: https://giving.umd.edu/giving/fund.php?name=wrestling-fund Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Max is from La Porte City, IA, where he became the 24th 4x state champion. He finished his illustrious career with a 210-1 record while also helping the Knights claim their 2nd-ever dual team state title in 2015. Max wrestled for the UNI Panthers and was an AA for Coach Doug Schwab. Max is living back in his hometown of La Porte City with his wife and daughter. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Max Thomsen! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Cruse is from Cedar Rapids, IA, where he was a 2x state placewinner for CR Kennedy. It all culminated his senior year, when Cruse won a 3A state title at 103 lbs. and became the #1 ranked 103 pounder in the nation. He chose to attend UNI, where he cracked the lineup as a senior. Cruse is now the head coach at Immortal Athletics Wrestling Club where he not only wants to prepare kids to win on the mat, but he also prepares them to win in life. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Cruse Aarhus! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Cole is a native of Parkersburg, IA and placed 3 times at the state tournament for the Falcons, finishing 4th, 3rd and 8th. Cole found his home after high school at Ellsworth CC, where he became an AA. He would then go on to compete at Northwestern College, an NAIA school in Iowa, and qualify for nationals 2 more times. After his competitive career came to an end, Cole found himself in the corner. He became Head Coach of his alma mater Ellsworth CC in 2011 and brought them back to national relevance. Then, in 2019, Indian Hills CC called him up and wanted him to be the first wrestling coach in the schools history. In 5 years as coach of both the men's and women's programs, he's put Indian Hills wrestling on the map at the JUCO level. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Coach Cole Spree! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Connor is from New Hampton, IA and was a part of the rich wrestling tradition that is Chickasaw wrestling. Connor was a 3x NEIC champion, which is an accomplishment in itself. He was also a 2x state placewinner, finishing 2nd as a sophomore and 3rd as a senior. Connor continued his wrestling career at Wartburg, where he competed his entire collegiate career. Connor now lives in Kasson, MN with his wife and his son, Anders. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Connor Cleveland! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Max is from Dyersville, Iowa and was a 4x state placewinner for Western Dubuque. He finished 4th and 2nd before winning back-to-back titles for the Bobcats. Max went to Purdue University and was a 4x NCAA qualifier for the Boilermakers, ending his career with a run to the round of 12. Max is now hanging around West Lafayette with his wife and baby boy. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Max Lyon! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

A.J. is from Tyrone, Pennsylvania. He was a 4x placewinner for Tyrone Area HS, capping it off with a state title as a senior. A.J. chose to attend Edinboro University and wrestled for the Fighting Scots. While there, A.J. became a 3x AA and helped lead Edinboro to two top-5 finishes at the NCAA tournament, including their highest finish ever at the 2015 NCAA championships when they finished 3rd behind only Ohio State and Iowa. After spending the last 6 seasons as an assistant coach at Purdue, A.J. recently accepted a position to return to Edinboro as their top assistant on the coaching staff. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Assistant Coach A.J. Schopp! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Zach is from Centerville, Iowa and wrestled for the Big Red. After high school, Zach started creating content while also attending barber school. Alas, StaleMates was born. StaleMates is a wrestling media company that rolls out high level wrestling content. Zach has become a well-respected member of the wrestling media, even if you don't always agree with what he says. He's unapologetically himself, which I think we can all appreciate. His linktr.ee can be found below so you can subscribe to his content. Zach is also the owner of Heartland Barbers, a barber shop in West Des Moines. If you're in the Des Moines area and need lined up or a fresh cut, check this guy out! His website is also listed below. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Zach Bogle! StaleMates linktr.ee: https://linktr.ee/stalemates Heartland Brothers website: https://heartlandbarbers.com/ Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Hunter is from Monroeville, Ohio, where the population in 2022 was 1,282. Despite the small size, Hunter did big things. He was a 4x Ohio state champion, ending his career 193-2. Hunter traveled 2 hours south and went to THE Ohio State University. While there, he became a 2x AA, finishing 3rd and 6th. Although injuries derailed his final two years of college, Hunter was still a member of the 2015 national title team, the first in Buckeye history. Nowadays, Hunter is living his best life in Dallas, Texas. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Hunter Stieber! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

A native of Harrisburg, PA, Edmond was a 3x finalist and 2x state champ for Susquehanna Township. Edmond lost 15 times as a freshman, but only once his final 3 years. He wrestled his redshirt year at Lehigh before making the transfer to the University of Illinois in part due to their highly esteemed film program. Edmond also made gains on the wrestling mat, as he won his first Big Ten title this past season and earned his first AA status with a 7th place finish. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Edmond Ruth! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Micky is from Derry, PA and wrestled at Derry Area High School. He was a 4x state placewinner and 3x state champion. Straight out of high school, Micky went to the University of Virginia and wrestled his redshirt season there. Following his freshman season, Micky transferred to the University of Pittsburgh and quickly became a fan favorite for the Panthers. Micky won 2 ACC titles and was a 4x NCAA qualifier for Head Coach Keith Gavin. Micky now is the Director of Operations for the Brown University wrestling team. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Micky Phillippi! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Anthony is from Decorah, Iowa and he kicked my butt more than a few times back in the day. He started wrestling in 4th grade and eventually made his way over to the CVMC wrestling club. Anthony became a 2x state qualifier for the Vikings, placing 5th as a junior. He started his college career at UW-La Crosse before transferring to Upper Iowa, where he finished his career. Anthony now lives in New Hampton and runs the Chickasaw Elite Wrestling Club. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Anthony Hable! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ Registration is open for the Granby Wrestling Camp in Belle Plaine, IA. The camp is from June 24th-26th and is hosted by The Granby School of Wrestling. All the information, including registration and event details can be found using the links below or head to granbyschool.com. Remember: Summer wrestling makes winter champs! Granby School of Wrestling registration: http://www.granbyschool.com/shop/product/326989 Granby School of Wrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2525819390924322/?ti=ls --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Jordan is from New Hampton, Iowa and placed 7th and 3rd for the Chickasaws. Jordan stayed in-state and wrestled for Upper Iowa and Head Coach Heath Grimm. Jordan was a 4-year starter for the Peacocks at 141 lbs. and qualified for the DII national tournament twice. After competing, he spent 3 years as an assistant at Upper Iowa followed by 2 years at Indian Hills Community College. Jordan has since returned to Fayette and will be heading into his third season as an assistant for the Peacocks. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Coach Jordan Roths! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ Registration is open for the Granby Wrestling Camp in Belle Plaine, IA. The camp is from June 24th-26th and is hosted by The Granby School of Wrestling. All the information, including registration and event details can be found in the links below or head to granbyschool.com. Remember: Summer wrestling makes winter champs! Granby School of Wrestling registration: http://www.granbyschool.com/shop/product/326989 Granby School of Wrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2525819390924322/?ti=ls --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Doyle is from Waco, Nebraska and was a 4x state champion for Centennial High School, the 25th in Nebraska history and only the second to ever do it in Class C. But, on April 5, 2015 (Easter Sunday), Doyle was involved in a single-vehicle accident that ultimately cost him his left leg above the knee. If you thought this was the end of the story, you're wrong. Doyle was committed to the University of Wyoming at the time and they would fully honor his scholarship, regardless if he would be able to compete or not. After a lot of hard work and prayer, Doyle made his collegiate debut for the Cowboys at the Wyoming Cowboy Open in November of 2016. He wrestled all 4 years at Wyoming and finished with 21 career victories. Doyle is now the Head Coach of Midland University, an NAIA school located in Fremont, Nebraska. An inspiring story lies ahead. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Coach Doyle Trout! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ Registration is open for the Granby Wrestling Camp in Belle Plaine, IA. The camp is from June 24th-26th and is hosted by The Granby School of Wrestling. All the information, including registration and event details are listed in the show notes or head to granbyschool.com. Remember: Summer wrestling makes winter champs! Granby School of Wrestling registration: http://www.granbyschool.com/shop/product/326989 Granby School of Wrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2525819390924322/?ti=ls --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Matthew Ciccarello is retired Air Force. He did 21 years of active duty, which included flying tankers, U-28's, C-27's and more. Aside from being in the Air Force, Ciccarello also wrestled for the USAFA. He began his career at St. Edward's High School in Ohio before joining the Air Force. Ciccarello went on to become a 2x NCAA qualifier and was part of the first Air Force team to win an outright WAC championship in 1991. Ciccarello also coached at Air Force and was an amazing mentor to a lot of young men and women. Now residing in Hurlburt Field, Florida, Ciccarello flies for United, works on his tan on the beach and still gives Chris Szabolcs a hard time. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Retired Lt.Col. Matthew Ciccarello! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ Registration is open for the Granby Wrestling Camp in Belle Plaine, IA. The camp is from June 24th-26th and is hosted by The Granby School of Wrestling. All the information, including registration and event details are listed in the show notes or head to granbyschool.com. Remember: Summer wrestling makes winter champs! Granby School of Wrestling registration: http://www.granbyschool.com/shop/product/326989 Granby School of Wrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2525819390924322/?ti=ls --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support

Lee is from Protivin, Iowa and wrestled for Turkey Valley High School. In the early 2000's, Turkey Valley was a very tough and well-respected program. And Lee was right in the middle of it all. He comes from a long line of wrestlers in his family and he fit right in. Lee was a 4x conference champ, which doesn't sound like that big of a deal but the Upper Iowa Conference was chalk full of studs. Lee finished his career 167-12 with 103 pins and placed 5th, 3rd and 2nd at state. Lee would go on to wrestle at Luther College before calling it a career. A little longer interview here, but it's definitely worth the listen. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Lee Meirick! Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/ Registration is open for the Granby Wrestling Camp in Belle Plaine, IA. The camp is from June 24th-26th and is hosted by The Granby School of Wrestling. All the information, including registration and event details are listed in the show notes or head to granbyschool.com. Remember: Summer wrestling makes winter champs! Granby School of Wrestling registration: http://www.granbyschool.com/shop/product/326989 Granby School of Wrestling Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/2525819390924322/?ti=ls Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/lets-talk-wrestling/support