Raising Wrestlers

In this episode, my friend Chris Ramos joins me to discuss his coaching, training, and competition philosophies. Chris coaches some of the top wrestlers throughout the Mid-Atlantic area. 

In this episode I am joined by Nick Purler of Purler Wrestling. Nick is a fountain of wrestling knowledge and wisdom so you won't want to miss out! 

Join me for this week's Raising Wrestlers episode for a wrestling mom's reflections on VAC Holiday Duals. Jeannine Blackorby is a veteran wrestling mom who has experienced her share of VAC duals. You won't want to miss out!

In this episode Chris Mance and I reflect on VAC Holiday Duals. The discussion naturally led to how we can motivate our kids on and off the wrestling mat. Check out Chris' blog regarding the 9 motivational goals: https://www.chrismance.com/2019/10/25/a-wrestling-goal-for-each-of-the-9-categories-of-motivation/?fbclid=IwAR0pjgjuk-G17BfXkXyuqEGzlJ7OVb_lIAZy0rx-PSalqPL_pd_J2lcnvwM

Jason Kiessling is building one of the most respectable youth wrestling clubs in southern Maryland. On this episode we discuss the progress of Rampage Wrestling as well as some of his thoughts on the youth development in general. 

Join me on this episode of Raising Wrestlers as I sit down with Jason Layton to discuss the issue of weight cutting in youth wrestling. Jason is not simply complaining about the issue, he is working hard to develop a new system to cut out weight cutting!

Join us as I sit down with my college coach, Terry Pack, and his son, Cody. Terry now leads the Legends of Gold team and National Training Center in Beresford, SD. During the conversation we discuss Cody's journey through the sport as the son of a college coach. We also discuss some of the successes and learning opportunities from their journey. 

Listen in as I chat with Dave Dean. Dave was D1 All-American before becoming the father of two D1 AA's--Gabe and Max Dean. Gabe was a 4X AA, 3X Finalist, and 2X D1 Champ. Max, who currently wrestles for Cornell, is a 2X AA and 1X Finalist. Max is currently taking an Olympic Redshirt with two years of eligibility remaining. 

In this episode I sit down with Cornell Wrestling brothers Gabe and Max Dean. Join us and learn how their father encouraged each of them to wrestle, what it was like growing up together, and how they grew through their ups and downs. 

In this episode I am joined by Bobbi Brooks, author of the Wrestling Mom 101 blog that went viral a few weeks ago. You (probably) read the blog now listen to the backstory. Why does this wrestling mom loves wrestling so much? And listen in towards the end where I give her a little test through a game of "Why I don't want my kid to wrestler". 

Join me for one of many conversations to be had with long time PA coach and clinician Brian Morrow as he shares perspectives from his book Developing Champions in Wrestling. 

In this episode, I sit down with senior women's team member Forrest Molinari (65kg) of Iowa Hawkeye Wrestling Club. Listen in on her journey of becoming one of the best in the world, and listen to her thoughts on women's wrestling and why your child should wrestle.

In this episode I sit down with Jamie Frayer-Frease, daughter of HS Hall of Fame Wrestling Coach and sister to an Olympian, to discuss the pros and cons of growing up as the sister/daughter (non-wrestler) in a wrestling family. She shares how her mom helped her thrive in her relationship with both her brother and father, and how the family stayed close through the journey.

In episode two, I sit down with 2012 Olympian and 2X AA Jared Frayer and his National High School Wrestling Hall of Fame dad, affectionately known by all as Coach. Fun fact...Coach's grandkids even call him Coach.

In this episode, I discuss the ins and outs of youth wrestling tournaments with Dan Reeves of Psycho Squad. We discuss what makes for a successful dual tournament experience and what matters most.