Wrestling Strength Podcast

For this episode of the Wrestling Strength Podcast I am joined by my longtime friend and real life guitar hero Jutt Huffman.   Jutt grew up wrestling right down the road from the original Old School Gym and was an Ohio HS State finalist as a senior for Watkins Memorial.   We talk the journey from blue collar high school wrestler to professional traveling musician, and we even have our first live music performance here at the HQ!   Follow Jutt on all social media @jutthuffman And make sure to check out his music at https://jutthuffman.com/ Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maxeffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: WRESTLING IceBarrel.com

Fresh off a tremendous finish to their outstanding collegiate wrestling careers, Kaleb and Ethan sat down with me for an insightful discussion on their time at Ohio State. We dig deep into the mindset it takes to have success at the D1 level and also the weight of expectations and pressure coming into college. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maxeffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: WRESTLING IceBarrel.com

A Northeast Ohio wrestling legend, Ty was a 3x state champion, Fargo champion, who went on to wrestle for Virginia Tech and OU. After several years helping coach nationally ranked Brecksville, he has moved into what may be the most important position in their program - head coach of their youth club.  We dig deep into the culture of youth wrestling and training here in Ohio, gaining valuable insight for any parent or coach of a youth wrestler. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maxeffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: WRESTLING IceBarrel.com

Joey is a former NCAA D1 head wrestling coach and early 90s 2X HS state champion from northeast Ohio. Now an assistant principal in Southern California and 4 x IBJJF No-Gi World Jiu-Jitsu World Champion, Joey joined me to talk about the state of wrestling culture in Ohio vs California, and the transition to submission grappling from folk style wrestling. Follow Joey on IG at @joeyboardwine and also his grappling academy @boardwinegrappling Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maxeffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: WRESTLING IceBarrel.com

Forest Belli grew up in the Old School Gym as a young wrestler from nearby Northridge. He went on to have a standout high school career which led to wrestling D1 for the Princeton Tigers. Having recently completed an internship on capital hill and writing his Princeton senior thesis on “countering political violence due to online radicalization”, I sat down with Forest to get a better understanding of how our government is set up, how it works (or fails to work), and what we can all do to make it better. Not our typical wrestling strength podcast but one you definitely don't want to miss! Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maxeffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: WRESTLING IceBarrel.com

Coach Myers takes a deep dive into all the issues surrounding youth wrestling and coaching with the man that wrote the book on it. Daniel Harding is a former high school and college wrestler who has been involved with coaching youth wrestling for the past 15 years. Grab your copy of “Elite Youth Wrestling: your blueprint to helping your child win in life - and the mat”  link: www.amazon.com/ELITE-YOUTH-WRESTLING-Blueprint-Mat/dp/1647468183 Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maxeffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: WRESTLING IceBarrel.com

Coach Myers sits down with longtime business partner Cory G to tackle the recent Liver King controversy and the ongoing problem of fitness influencers selling products based on a lie. The truth can never stay buried for long and hard work will always win out over shortcuts…this one is a heater! Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maxeffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

One of the toughest things for high school and college athletes is learning how to build their personal brand and leverage their abilities and likeness into financial and career opportunities. Join Coach Myers, Reece Humphrey and NJRTC athlete CJ Brucki as they discuss their individual brand building strategies and outline a path for up and coming athletes to shine. Brought to you by: @maxeffortmuscle maxeffortmuscle.com @icebarrel Icebarrel.com

A man that really needs no introduction, Tom Ryan is in his 15th season as head coach for the Ohio State Wrestling team.  Join the 3 x NCAA coach of the year as he sits down with Coach Myers for an in depth and candid conversation on their years working together at OSU, chosen suffering, and the current crop of buckeye grapplers. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

Worldwide striking instructor extraordinaire, law enforcement officer and former pro MMA fighter, James is a man that wears many hats and has filmed instructional videos with a who's who of combat sports - from Mike Tyson to Henry Cejudo to Matt Brown. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

No guest this week, I wanted to really dig into a hot topic concerning strength training for wrestling. I recently did a post showing not just the 10 best strength exercises, but also which VARIATIONS of those exercises are most effective for wrestling. Tune in and hear me break down and defend each choice in depth. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

After a recent training session I sat down with Matt Brown for a wide ranging conversation that covered heavy metal music, fatherhood, and everything in between. Listen in to hear this UFC record holders take on MMA scoring and the often debated subject of open scoring and how it could change the dynamic of the sport. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

NJRTC head coach Reece Humphrey has a resume few can match: OSU All American, multiple time USA Wrestling world team member, 3 x US Open Champion, and now UWW Veteran Gold Medalist in Freestyle and Greco. As impressive as that is, it's even crazier that more people may actually know him from his viral videos doing incredible callisthenic stunts and wrestling room gymnastics. You're not gonna want to miss this convo with one of my favorite athletes/training partners and a true legend in the sport. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

From deep in the hills of southeastern Ohio, Dakota Mays was a high school powerhouse on the mat.  After winning a state title the natural progression would be to wrestle in college, but Dakota took a different path into the world of wellness and yoga. Hear this wrestler turned Yogis story from small town kid to yoga influencer with nearly a million followers combined across his social media channels. Episode brought to you by: Maxeffortmuscle.com Icebarrel.com Follow Dakota @maysyoga

When you're raised like a savage along side your future world champion brother and win 4 state titles in high school, what do you do as an encore? How about building one of the top youth clubs in the country and resurrect the storied Columbus Desales wrestling program? Tune in for Coach Collin Palmer dropping some knowledge on youth training and the current state of high school wrestling.

Coach Myers sits down with his long time athlete, US Open champion and 2021 Olympic Alternate Kollin Moore. On this episode, our 2nd one with Kollin, we discuss his recent runner up finish at Final X and also how he trains on vacation. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

A 1998 state champ from the hills of eastern Ohio to professional fighter and member of the legendary Wolfslair MMA team, Travis Clark is a guy who has done it all and seen it all. Tune in for one of the best conversations we've had on the show so far with my good friend and former training partner. Travis has overcome a ton of adversity to now be in a position to help the community in which he was raised and make a difference in the lives of many. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

For this episode I sit down with my training partner and recovery/breathing coach Brian Peters. Brian has had an incredible journey from his days playing in the Big10 to getting cut from 3 separate pro football leagues before finally making his NFL dream a reality. His playing days behind him, Brian now serves as a recovery and performance coach for elite athletes from the NFL to the NHL to college wrestling. Take a deep dive with us in to the world of fire and ice learn the science behind some of the most popular recovery modalities. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

Cold exposure aka ice baths have grown in popularity in recent years as what was once used strictly for anti-inflammation post football practice has become part of a daily ritual for many people around the globe. To learn more about the mental, physical and immune system benefits of cold exposure, I sat down with Wyatt Ewing, founder and CEO of Ice Barrel, the company that is changing the game and bringing cold exposure therapy to the masses. Brought to you by: Max Effort Muscle Maceffortmuscle.com Ice Barrel Save $125 off with code: GUTCHECK IceBarrel.com

Maybe you've been in a fight or two, maybe you like to fight, but are you a FIGHTER? Not just on the surface, Matt Brown is a fighter to his core and in every sense of the word. Hear from the MMA legend and one of the longest tenured fighters in UFC history on what it takes to stay competitive in this grinding sport and what it's like to enter the octagon willing to die rather than give up.

You've been working hard...compared to who? You're getting strong...compared to who? Confidence is key but overconfidence can derail your progress. On this episode of GutCheck Wisdom Coach Myers puts it in perspective.

Tune in for an interesting and insightful deep dive into the science of performance and longevity with Don Moxley.  Don is a longtime sport scientist and a member of the training staff at OSU Wrestling during my tenure. Get out your note pad and be prepared to learn - class in session!

Here from Team USA star Kollin Moore on finding a balance between striving to be elite & not over training just for the sake of overworking.

It's been a crazy wrestling journey for Ross - from Bishop Ready standout to Penn State All American in the 90s, a coaching stop at Oklahoma before leaving his mark on The Ohio State University as an intricate part of the coaching staff that won the first and only team NCAA team title in school history. Hear Ross and Dustin catch up on their days coaching together at OSU and Ross's new project - building a powerhouse high school program in central Ohio.

In the early to mid 90s the name Eddie Jayne struck fear in the hearts of lightweights everywhere. Hear from the Northeast Ohio legend and long time central Ohio Coach on growing up in the St Ed's program and the keys to developing wrestlers at the youth and middle school level.

Don't be afraid of drowning. GutCheck Knowledge is a new Weekly quick hitter from Coach Myers on a variety of subjects ranging from coaching, training and everyday life.

Join Coach Myers as he sits down with Ohio State Wrestling senior standout Kaleb Romero. From tiny Mechanicsburg, Ohio, follow Kaleb's journey from HS football star and 4 x state champion to the national stage as a Buckeye.

From the banks of the Ohio River to the Ohio State wrestling room to the upper echelon of hospitality and entertainment in Manhattan, Daniel Koch has blazed a trail that is worthy of the big screen. Listen in as he discusses the trials and tribulations that brought a kid from Martin's Ferry, Ohio to eventually land a reality show on the E Network, and his latest pursuit as a professional Ironman competitor.

It's been said that more men have walked on the moon than have won 4 NCAA titles in wrestling, and Logan is one of them. From small town kid to Ohio State legend to World Champion to OSU Wrestling Coach, you don't want to miss this story.

In this episode, Coach Myers is joined by former Tar Heel All-American and Ohio RTC athlete Evan Henderson. Coach Myers and Evan dig deep into his early days scrapping in the western PA rooms that shaped him and his recent success on the freestyle scene.

Join us for episode 4 as Coach Myers sits down with his former athlete and current Pursuit Wrestling head coach Jake Ryan. They go deep into Jake's childhood growing up as the son of OSU head coach Tom Ryan, their early days training together at Ohio State, and Jake's post-OSU transition to entrepreneurship, coaching, and fatherhood.

Episode 3 of the Wrestling Strength Podcast, Coach Myers sits down and chops it up with the newest Ohio RTC athlete Taleb Rahmani.  Listen to hear Taleb's experience as a University of Pittsburg athlete, his perspective on returning to central Ohio and competing to make the Algerian National Team.

For Episode 2, Coach Myers is joined by 4 x All American and 2 x PFL MMA world champion Lance Palmer.  Tune in to hear Lances unique perspective on growing up as an elite wrestler, transitioning to MMA, and his life now as a father, business owner and party loving Lambo driving savage.

For Episode 1, Coach Myers sits down with his long time athlete, US Open champion and 2021 Olympic Alternate Kollin Moore. Kollin and Coach Myers do a deep dive into Kollin's early days as an athlete, his mindset competing against world class competition, and explore the age old nature vs nurture argument as it applies to elite wrestlers.