Mat Chat with David Mirikitani

Tim Shiels joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss the hands-to-the-face rule, he clarifies what constitutes a penalty for a headgear pull, touches on edge-of-the-mat calls, independent reviews and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

J'den Cox joins David Mirikitani to discuss his life as a World champion, his pursuit of another World title, the American Wrestling League and the upcoming Missouri Border Brawl. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Kellen Russell joins Mat Chat to discuss the brilliance of Sergei Belaglazov, why he was so successful in overtime matches, how Blair Academy got him ready for college and why staying calm is so important. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Randy Couture discusses how AWL can give wrestlers an alternative to MMA, why guys like Chris Pratt are so important, why he raises money to support veterans and the genesis and goals of the Missouri Border Brawl events. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music […]

Wayne Boyd rejoins Mat Chat to discuss his love of wrestling, his relationship with Andy Barth, how the American Wrestling League is going to succeed and AWL's partnership with the Missouri Border Brawl on March 17th in Kansas City. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]

Oklahoma State assistant Zack Esposito joins David Mirikitani to talk about being part of four national title teams with the Cowboys, why “skill” is the basis of the OSU program, why wrestling should consider a 3-point takedown and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]

Ryan Morningstar joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss recruiting, his entry into coaching, working alongside Tom and Terry Brands, the evolution of Iowa style wrestling, misconceptions about the Hawkeyes and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Missouri associate head coach Alex Clemsen joins David Mirikitani for this week's episode of Mat Chat. This week's topics include why Brian Smith is a great leader, RTCs, and why college wrestling needs to be a first-semester sport. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music […]

Joe Dubuque rejoins Mat Chat to discuss Princeton's anyone, anywhere, anytime approach, the similarities and differences between Patrick Glory, Matt Kolodzik and Patrick Brucki and benchmarks Princeton has achieved this season. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Olympian Frank Molinaro and Eric Guerrero join David Mirikitani to discuss Molinaro's move to the Oklahoma RTC, his potential impact on the state of Oklahoma, and how the OKRTC is becoming a melting pot of ideas and learning wrestling.. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]

JacksonWink MMA coach Mike Winkeljohn joins Mat Chat to discuss why wrestling is the best base for MMA, how he and Greg Jackson got their gym started, and why teamwork is so important in an individual sport like MMA.. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]

Iowa State coach Kevin Dresser joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss the culture change at Iowa State, the pros and cons of Regional Training Centers, the legend of Nate Carr and what makes Austin Gomez special. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music […]

Adam Busiello joins David Mirikitani to talk about recruiting and his decision to sign with Arizona State after he had been committed to Penn State. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Oklahoma coach Lou Rosselli joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss why wrestlers must love the process, why we have to learn from each other, what he's building with the Sooners and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Lake Highland Prep Coach Mike Palazzo joins Mat Chat to discuss growing wrestling in the Southeast, the Lake Highland Prep program, why wrestling should not try to appeal to everyone, and the upcoming Big Shoulders Brawl in Chicago. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music […]

Illinois RTC coach Bryan Medlin joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss the science of learning, how being in the Marines has impacted his life, the growth and role of RTCs and a charity event coming in October. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | […]

Olympic gold medalist and NYC RTC coach Kendall Cross joins David Mirikitani to talk about his club's relationship with two-time World champion Frank Chamizo of Italy and the club's recent additions of Evan Henderson and Lavion Mayes. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands joins Mat Chat to discuss this past season, his view on transfers, what Spencer Lee means to the program, the World Team qualifying process and what it's going to be like to coach his son Nelson. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google […]

Mike Powell rejoins David Mirikitani for Mat Chat to discuss Beat the Streets Chicago, how wrestling is saving the lives of young and a huge high school event upcoming in January of 2019. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Frank Popolizio joins Mat Chat to discuss the legacy of Joe Benna, his relationship with his brother, Pat, how the Tussle for the Troops came together, the importance of collaboration, and his upcoming Journeymen/Cliff Keen World Classic. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Penn State associate head coach Cody Sanderson returns to Mat Chat to discuss the Nittany Lions' title run, what makes guys like Zain Retherford special, his thoughts on the National Duals and wrestling being a one- or two-semester sport. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | […]

Joe McFarland joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss his final run as Michigan head coach, the blue collar work ethic he learned at an early age, and what the University of Michigan has meant to him. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Trackwrestling's Andy Hamilton joins David Mirikitani in Cleveland to preview the NCAA Championships. . SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Missouri state champion coaches Charlie Sheretz and Cornell Robinson join Mat Chat to discuss their teams' runs to the state titles, the respect they have for each other and why sports are so good for building long term relationships in life. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]

Kendall Cross joins Mat Chat to discuss the ability to bounce back from a loss, the importance of your mindset in wrestling, and why focusing on your strengths rather than your weaknesses is another way to improve quickly. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Cody Sanderon joins Mat Chat to recap Penn State's big dual win against Ohio State, the importance of gratitude in the Nittany Lion program, and the upcoming Final X event coming to State College. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Ohio State assistant Tervel Dlagnev joins Mat Chat to discuss why honesty and humility are critical to effective coaching, what it's like to coach Kyle Snyder and some of the philosophical pillars that have guided him as a coach and athlete. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]

Sean Bormet returns to Mat Chat to discuss how to jump levels, what makes Adam Coon special, why you have to love to compete on the big stage and what can be done at the youth levels to increase numbers in wrestling. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google […]

Bergen Catholic coach Dave Bell joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to talk about his program's big win against Blair Academy and its bid to finish on top of the national rankings. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Xander Schultz and Cody Bickley join David Mirikitani for this week's episode of Mat Chat to talk about the new qualifying procedures for USA Wrestling's World Teams in 2018. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Oklahoma State assistant coach Chris Perry joins Mat Chat to discuss why pressure is a privilege, the genius of John Smith, learning to love being uncomfortable and what it takes to be a winner. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

North Carolina State assistant Obe Blanc joins Mat Chat to discuss the big dual vs. Oklahoma State in Italy, why roadmaps are so important in coaching and improvement and why being fearless is so important to success. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Mark Cody will take over as the first coach at Presbyterian, which announced last week that it will launch a Division I program in 2018. The former American and Oklahoma coach shares his thoughts on his new job in a special episode of Mat Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | […]

University of Wyoming associate head coach Ethan Kyle discusses the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, Bryce Meredith and his journey to Wyoming, why peaking is so important and what's in the future for Wyoming. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS  

J'den Cox joins Mat Chat to discuss his Olympic Journey, what really happened in the bronze medal match, winning world bronze again in 2017, sharing a sauna with Thomas Gilman, and how rewarding and nerve-wracking coaching is.  SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Oklahoma assistant Michael Lightner joins Mat Chat to discuss his journey from Marlow, Okla., to OU, coaching alongside Jack Spates, Mark Cody and Lou Rosselli and what can be expected from this year's Sooner squad. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS

Arizona State assistant Lee Pritts joins Mat Chat to discuss ASU's 12-day road trip to start the season, how Josh Shields has jumped levels, what makes Zahid Valencia special, why the love of competing is so essential and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | […]

Virginia Tech assistant coach Jared Frayer discusses coming to Virginia Tech, how good the Hokies can be this year, what he's learned from Tony Robie and Frank Molinaro, and what he's doing to continue to evolve as a coach. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. Join Eric […]

Princeton's Joe Dubuque joins David Mirikitani to talk about this weekend's Princeton Open and the NWCA All-Star Classic at Princeton. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. Join Eric Olanowski each Monday for the Blue Chip Recruiting Podcast, Andy and David each Wednesday for Weighing In and David's […]

Brent Metcalf and Derek St John sit down to discuss the transition to Iowa State, the rivalry with Iowa then and now, their favorite and least favorite parts of coaching, what the big verbal commitments means to the program and how close Metcalf came to NOT coming to Iowa State. Mat Chat talks with assistant […]

It's rankings season as the Division I season starts in a few weeks. David Mirikitani talks with Alex Steen of TheOpenMat, Jim Kalin of Amateur Wrestling News and Bryan Van Kley of WIN Magazine to get each one's perspective on rankings in the sport. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their […]

Mike Powell was an All-American at Indiana before his college wrestling career ended in a less than stellar fashion. Regarded now as one of the top high school coaches in the country, Powell has battled his own demons as well as a well-publicized affliction and still finds time to coach kids to the best of […]

King of the Cage title holder at 135, 145, 155 and160 pounds Juan Archuleta joins David Mirikitani this week to discuss how Purdue got him ready for MMA. Archuleta also explains what wrestling skills are crucial to MMA success, how his training and nutritional programs allows him to compete at multiple weights and why he […]

Chance Leonard, the creator and executive producer of the movie “The Price of Legacy: Wrestling with a dynasty,” and 2017 inductee to Oklahoma chapter of the NWHOF for the medal of courage comes on to discuss the Oklahoma Regional Training Center, radical collaboration, his 4 A's philosophy about life and what makes Perry, Oklahoma so […]

In the wake of the stellar summer the U.S. men's freestyle program had, USA Wrestling's Rich Bender, Cody Bickley and Bill Zadick will join the program this week. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of […]

There's been a lot discussed around the wrestling community about the Nick Suriano situation. Dave Bell, Suriano's high school coach at Bergen Catholic in New Jersey, joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to talk a bit about what he knew about everything and what type of athlete Suriano is. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches […]

Tervel Dlagnev joins David Mirikitani this week on Mat Chat to discuss his start in wrestling, how to embrace the art of mastery, his viewpoints on how to handle pressure, and what makes Kyle Snyder special. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling […]

New Illinois assistant wrestling coach Mike Poeta is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. Join Eric Olanowski each […]

Longtime Missouri head wrestling coach Brian Smith has built the Tigers wrestling program basically from scratch. A doormat of the Big 12 prior to Smith's arrival, Missouri is now one of the most respected programs in the nation. Smith is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and […]

Longtime Oklahoma State assistant coach Eric Guerrero is on the move. Guerrero recently accepted a coaching position in Norman to head Oklahoma's Regional Training Center. Guerrero is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in […]

After spending a couple of decades in Virginia, new Iowa State coach Kevin Dresser joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. […]