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Episode 56 of The Mat Stats Show wraps up the three-part deep dive into the three-point takedown rule with Glenn Gormley, Kevin Hazard and Jason Bryant taking the research down to the round-by-round and weight-by-weight level. Using six NCAA Division I Championships worth of data before and after the rule change, the crew looks at how scoring changes as the tournament progresses, why early rounds heavily influence the numbers, and what the data says about parity across the bracket. One consistent trend: as the rounds advance, scoring, margin of victory, majors, techs and pins all decrease as the competition tightens.  Episode 56 Slideshow: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/sildeshow56.pdf  The show also dives into how different weight classes compare statistically. Some long-held wrestling stereotypes take a hit, including the old “heavyweight is always 1-0 or a pin” mentality. The numbers actually show a moderate positive correlation between weight and margin of victory, along with more majors and tech falls in the upper weights than many fans might expect. The group also gets into statistical anomalies, including why 125 pounds was the only weight class to see a scoring decrease after the three-point takedown rule went into effect and whether individual wrestlers can skew the numbers over time.  Outside the takedown discussion, the episode touches on the continued growth of college wrestling programs, recognition for longtime wrestling contributors Steve Cole and Nate Naasz, and a broader conversation about the NCAA's proposed eligibility model changes and how sport-specific structures — especially in wrestling and hockey — could be affected. Episode 56 closes the book on the three-point takedown series, but leaves plenty of future rabbit holes open as more years of data continue to build on the trends Mat Stats has uncovered.About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Episode 459 of Airey Bros Radio features KC Rock, Head Wrestling Coach at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, following one of the biggest seasons in program history.Coach Rock joins ABR LIVE after leading Embry-Riddle Wrestling to a 4th place finish at the 2026 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics National Championships with TWO individual national champions — Yoshiya Funakoshi (141) and Kenneth Copley (285).In this episode, Coach Rock breaks down:Embry-Riddle's rise into a national NAIA powerhouseBuilding elite wrestling culture with high academic standardsRecruiting student-athletes to one of the top aerospace universities in AmericaThe realities of NAIA scholarship models and roster buildingCoaching philosophy, leadership, and athlete developmentHis journey from Boise State wrestler to nationally respected college coachLife in Prescott, Arizona and why Embry-Riddle is such a unique opportunity for recruitsThe conversation also dives into:NAIA Wrestling, Embry-Riddle academics, engineering and aviation degrees, college recruiting, NCAA vs NAIA wrestling, JUCO pathways, scholarship structures, Prescott Arizona culture, and how to balance elite athletics with demanding academic majors.Whether you're a wrestler, parent, recruit, coach, or fan of college wrestling, this episode offers an inside look at building championship culture at one of the most unique universities in the country.

 In Episode 55 of The MatStats Show, hosts Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant, and Kevin Hazard continue their "Moneyball" deep dive into the impact of the 3-point takedown rule. Analyzing over 3,300 matches from the 2021–2026 NCAA Championships, the team investigates whether the recent rise in total points is a result of increased action or merely "scoring inflation".  The data reveals a staggering 228% increase in technical falls, prompting Gormley to suggest that bonus-point thresholds have been "cheapened".The hosts propose modernizing the sport by raising the Major Decision margin to 10 points and Technical Falls to 18 or 20 points. This adjustment aims to restore the historical value of dominance in an era where takedowns now account for 59% of all scoring.The episode also features a "College Business Update," highlighting the financial pressures of Revenue Sharing and massive NIL budgets. With top basketball NIL budgets now estimated at $20 million per year, the crew discusses how these external shifts may eventually force Men's Basketball to seek a larger share of NCAA revenues. Slideshow for Episode 55: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/slideshow55.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Episode 54 of The Mat Stats Show gets back into the speakeasy with Jason Bryant shaking off 25 days, seven countries, two continental championships, 66 medal ceremonies and whatever number of anthems came through Kyrgyzstan and the Balkans. Jason, Kevin Hazard and Glenn Gormley start with a quick look at April in wrestling, including the U.S. Open, high schoolers making noise at the senior level and the fact that wrestling no longer just disappears after the NCAA Division I Championships. The main topic kicks off a three-part Mat Stats series on the three-point takedown rule. Glenn breaks down six years of NCAA Division I Championship data — 2021-23 under the two-point takedown and 2024-26 under the three-point takedown — with 3,659 matches analyzed. The first takeaway: takedowns per minute are down 7.18 percent since the rule change. Scoring moves overall are also down, while stalling and penalties were the only scoring category to increase. That doesn't automatically mean the rule change is good or bad, but it does give the crew plenty to dig into. Takedowns now account for nearly 59 percent of all points scored, and takedowns plus escapes make up almost 83 percent of the scoring at the NCAA Championships. Episode 54 lays out the first batch of numbers before the next two shows get into margin of victory, majors, tech falls and what the three-point takedown may actually be doing to college wrestling. Slideshow for Epsiode 54: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/slideshow54.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Episode 53 of The Mat Stats Show recaps the conclusion of the 2026 collegiate wrestling season across all major divisions, with hosts Jason Bryant, Glenn Gormley, and Kevin Hazard breaking down the numbers behind the NCAA, NAIA, and NCWA championships. The discussion opens with reflections on the NCAA Division I Championships in Cleveland, including Penn State's record-setting performance and Oklahoma State becoming the first program to crown three freshman champions in the same tournament. The hosts also highlight the postseason landscape across divisions, emphasizing the continued dominance of programs such as Wartburg in Division III and Grand View in the NAIA. The show's statistical focus examines participation, championships, and competitive balance across the sport. Across the six NCAA and NAIA championships alone, 339 teams representing 46 states, Washington, D.C., and British Columbia qualified wrestlers, producing 41 teams with national champions and 186 programs with All-Americans. Combined participation across NCAA, NAIA, and NCWA levels now exceeds 750 collegiate teams, reinforcing the hosts' central argument that wrestling has become a truly national sport extending far beyond the traditional Division I spotlight. Additional analysis explores which programs and states produced the most success during the 2026 championship season. Iowa led all states in national champions and All-Americans across the NCAA and NAIA tournaments, while NAIA powerhouse Grand View scored the most combined team points across the six championships.The episode concludes by reinforcing the show's theme of “Root Locally, Support Nationally,” encouraging fans to recognize the full collegiate wrestling ecosystem—including Division II, Division III, NAIA, and emerging women's programs—as essential to the continued growth of the sport. Slideshow for Epsiode 53: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/slideshow53.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Episode 446 of Airey Bros Radio features Josh Nolan, Head Wrestling Coach at Northern State University, breaking down his first season leading the Wolves wrestling program in NCAA Division II.In year one, Nolan led Northern State to an 8–5 record, Top-25 NWCA ranking, and NCAA D2 All-American finish from Rudy Lopez (149 lbs)—a strong foundation for one of the rising programs in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC).A former NCAA Division II All-American at San Francisco State, Nolan has coached Fargo All-Americans, USA Wrestling standouts, and national-level athletes, bringing a deep developmental perspective to college wrestling.This episode is a must-listen for:High school wrestlers navigating the recruiting processParents looking for the right college fitCoaches building culture and long-term developmentFans of NCAA Division II wrestling

On this episode of The Association Podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Mike Moyer, Executive Director of the National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA). Mike shares his journey from wrestling coach to leading the NWCA, detailing the organization's mission to develop transformational coaches and advocate for wrestler safety through groundbreaking initiatives such as the creation of a weight management system. We delve into NWCA's innovative strategies, including coaching development programs and the Wrestlers in Business Network (WIBN), which connects wrestlers with career opportunities. Mike also highlights the challenges and triumphs of expanding wrestling programs nationwide and the critical role of technology in achieving their goals.

The Mat Stats Show discussed the growth and significance of women's wrestling, highlighting the upcoming NCAA Women's Championship in Coralville, Iowa. The NCAA now has 127 women's wrestling teams, set to surpass rowing in numbers.The NAIA Women's Championship will be held in Park City, Kansas, with 46 teams and 21 qualifiers per weight class. The NCAA Women's Championship will feature 180 wrestlers from six qualifying tournaments. The discussion also touched on the financial challenges in college athletics and the potential for increased women's sports due to new scholarship caps. Slideshow for Epsiode 52: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/slideshow52.pdf About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

The Mat Stats Show, hosted by Jason Bryant, Glenn Gormley, and Kevin Hazard, discussed the current state of college wrestling, particularly the dominance of Penn State and the potential of Ohio State. They highlighted the upcoming NCAA Women's Wrestling Championships in 2028 and the recent drop of men's wrestling, golf, and swimming at Cal Baptist due to “financial constraints.” The show also covered the NCAA's evolution, its current structure with 1,100 members, and the challenges schools face when reclassifying divisions, including the impact on non-revenue sports. Slideshow for Epsiode 51: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/slideshow51.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

ABOUT THE EPISODE Our next episode we talk with Roanoke College Head Coach Nate Yetzer about their incredible run at the 2026 NWCA National Duals. The Maroons beat #1 Wartburg, #2 Augsburg, and #3 UW La Crosse to win the National Duals title.Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcastABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.

ABR 428 is OUT NOW on Spotify + Apple Podcasts — and the timing couldn't be crazier.We went live on 12/22 with Coach Nate Yetzer, the head man who built Roanoke College Wrestling from the ground up… and THIS WEEKEND the Maroons won the NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships — taking down the giants and changing Division III history.In this episode, Coach Yetzer breaks down the blueprint behind Roanoke's rapid rise:✅ How to build a program from scratch (and why he actually prefers it)✅ Culture as the real “competitive advantage”✅ Recruiting philosophy + what a “Roanoke Kid” really is✅ Why D3 can be the best fit for development + career outcomes✅ Scholarships, academic/need-based aid, and how families should approach the money side✅ Fan experience + building a brand people want to watch✅ Areas Roanoke recruits (VA/NC/Atlanta, New England… and why Denver is next)✅ Advice for athletes: how to email coaches, sell yourself, and find the right fitABOUT THE TITLE RUN: Roanoke went to Iowa and shook the sport — beating Augsburg and Wartburg to bring home the national duals crown. The “Augsburg/Wartburg era” isn't automatic anymore.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Preview of the 2026 DIII NWCA National Duals Championships. Breakdown of the 24-team field. 8 prelims kick off the action Friday morning! Going to be a great weekend of wrestling.Twitter & Instagram - @D3NationPodcastABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.

The discussion on Episode 50 of Mat Stats digs into the growth and challenges of collegiate wrestling. Key points include the significant growth of NCAA wrestling teams, with 137.5% of the increase coming from D2 and D3 schools. The University of Utah's $500 million investment from Otro Capital is highlighted, despite a $17 million loss in 2023-2024.The conversation emphasizes the need for small donations, sponsorships, and NIL deals to support wrestling programs. The hosts stress the importance of fan involvement and the evolving landscape of college sports, urging proactive support to sustain and grow wrestling teams. Slideshow for Epsiode 50: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/slideshow50.pdfAbout Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

The MatStats boys analyze the participation numbers of Men's NCAA Wrestling from 1981-82 to 2024-25.  How the new roster cap limits on D1 will affect the numbers and the possibilities to help augment the losses from the roster cap limits. Slideshow for Episode 49: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/slideshow49.pdf NCAA Stats & Participation Report: Link About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

ABOUT THE EPISODE Our next episode is a breakdown of the next D3 vs D2 match-up at the NWCA All Star Classic on November 1st, Mark Samuel of Roanoke is the D3 Representative in 2025. Samuel is taking on D2 National Finalist Khyvon Grace - West Liberty. We also talk about some other D3 headlines heading into the 2025-26 season.Twitter - @D3NationPodcastABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.

In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports. It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025. MatStats investigates how we got here, the financials of college athletic departments, and who is making money from this. Hopefully MatStats has educated the viewers enough to provide us with suggestions for a long-term sustainability of college wrestling (mainly NCAA D1). Slideshow for Episode 47: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slideshow47.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports.  It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025.  MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1.  In Part 2 we dive into Revenue Sharing, NIL, & roster limits. In Part 3 we will discuss Congressional involvement, potential LLCs, more lawsuits, how many groups have their hands in the cookie jar, & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling.   Slideshow for Episode 46: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slideshow46.pdf About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports.  It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025.  MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1.  In Part 2 we dive into Revenue Sharing, NIL, & roster limits. In Part 3 we will discuss Congressional involvement, potential LLCs, more lawsuits, how many groups have their hands in the cookie jar, & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling.  Slideshow for Episode 46: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/slideshow46.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Twenty years ago, Jim Beichner served as the host for the 2005 NWCA Convention in Buffalo, New York. The then-UB head coach helped coordinate the event and oversaw numerous logistical things with the annual NWCA gathering.Following his run as the head coach at Buffalo,Beichner went to work in the racing world. He's recently returned to the sport as the Director of Coaching Development for the NWCA. Hear what's up with the past two-time All-American from Clarion.

Twenty years ago, Jim Beichner served as the host for the 2005 NWCA Convention in Buffalo, New York. The then-UB head coach helped coordinate the event and oversaw numerous logistical things with the annual NWCA gathering.Following his run as the head coach at Buffalo, Beichner went to work in the racing world. He's recently returned to the sport as the Director of Coaching Development for the NWCA. Hear what's up with the past two-time All-American from Clarion.

In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports.  It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025.  MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1.  In Parts 2 & 3 we dive into Conference realignment,  Revenue Sharing, NIL, roster limits, potential LLCs & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling & how to make college wrestling sustainable. Slideshow for Episode 45: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Slideshow-45.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches AssociationApple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

In this three-part series, MatStats does a business study using stats and financial data to help the viewers understand the drastic changes in college sports.  It is so confusing, it is tough to understand the business of college sports in 2025.  MatStats explores the revenues, expenses, & profits of college athletic departments in Part 1.  In Parts 2 & 3 we dive into Conference realignment,  Revenue Sharing, NIL, roster limits, potential LLCs & most importantly the affects it could all have on college wrestling & how to make college wrestling sustainable. Slideshow for Episode 45: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Slideshow-45.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Episode #44 is our annual follow up of a statistical analysis of how the new 3-point takedown has affected our sport. MatStats analyzes the number of scoring moves, total points per match, Margin of Victory, the change in the frequency of majors & techs, and is it time to adjust the MOV needed for a major and tech?Slideshow for Episode 44: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/MatStatsEp44.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

The MatStats crew looks where we have been and where we are as a table setter for a future show on where we are going and how to be prepared.  We analyze historical statistics with attendance at the NCAA Championships, participation numbers at National tourneys, NCAA Men's number of teams and participants. Slideshow for Episode 43: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MatStats43Slideshow.pdf About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches AssociationApple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

The MatStats crew looks where we have been and where we are as a table setter for a future show on where we are going and how to be prepared.  We analyze historical statistics with attendance at the NCAA Championships, participation numbers at National tourneys, NCAA Men's number of teams and participants. Slideshow for Episode 43: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/MatStats43Slideshow.pdf About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

It's the annual stats mound of news, notes, facts, data and more as co-host Jason Bryant talks about his annual mega-collection of stats for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. With over 250 pages, “The Guide,” as it's become known, hits every pertinent stat and figure for the upcoming NCAA championships and also puts together history that's available no place else.  Order the Mat Talk Online D1 Preview Guide at mattalkonline.com/guide and use discount code matstats to save $10.  https://player.vimeo.com/video/1065181657?h=7e9f401821 About Mat Stats Welcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

It's the annual stats mound of news, notes, facts, data and more as co-host Jason Bryant talks about his annual mega-collection of stats for the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships. With over 250 pages, “The Guide,” as it's become known, hits every pertinent stat and figure for the upcoming NCAA championships and also puts together history that's available no place else. Order the Mat Talk Online D1 Preview Guide at mattalkonline.com/guide and use discount code matstats to save $10. Video: https://nwcaonline.com/news/2025/3/12/the-mats-stats-show-the-mat-stats-show-episode-42-2025-ncaa-d1-mens-wrestling-media-guide.aspxAbout Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better.Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches AssociationApple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

MatStats does a shout out to the NCAA for approving women's wrestling a championship sport.  We do a quick history of women's intercollegiate sports organizations. MatStats dives into the chronology of women's national tourneys and the numbers in the 2024-2025 women's teams, conferences and national tourneys.  We also explain how you become an NCAA sport and the growth of NCAA women's wrestling. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/slideshow41.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

The Pinning Combination podcast with The Gazette's K.J. Pilcher and Dick Briggs discusses Iowa's win over Wisconsin and the upcoming dual with No. 9 Illinois. They also talk about UNI men and Iowa women winning NWCA titles, Iowa State's lineup and high school results from last weekend and Saturday's tournaments.

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MatStats does a recap and brief history of the NWCA/USMC National Duals.  We do an analysis on past tourneys.  We find out how many new teams are here and how many states.  We also show how competitive this tourney is and how important it is for our sport.  MatStats show how much this event has grown under the leadership of the NWCA. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/slideshow40.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

MatStats does its second annual assessment of HS wrestling numbers.  We analyze the participation numbers and growth of wrestling.  Part 1 deals with the National Federation of High School (NFHS) participation numbers over the years.  Part 2 analyzes the state survey and questionnaire that the NWCA sent to all 50 states.  A play on the Beach Boys famous song, MatStats is true to our schools' numbers and provides in depth analysis. Slideshow for this Episode: https://almanac.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/slideshow39.pdfAbout Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

MatStats does its second annual assessment of HS wrestling numbers.  We analyze the participation numbers and growth of wrestling.  Part 1 deals with the National Federation of High School (NFHS) participation numbers over the years.  Part 2 analyzes the state survey and questionnaire that the NWCA sent to all 50 states.  A play on the Beach Boys famous song, MatStats is true to our schools' numbers and provides in depth analysis. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/slideshow38.pdf About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Richie and Joey recap the NWCA All-Star Classic this past weekend that featured several Penn State Wrestlers (0:16), before taking a quick look at the first dual meet win over Drexel (11:36). The guys then wrap it up with a preview of the Black Knight Invitational (13:30) and talk about how Gable Stevenson's return effects Penn State (15:10).

JC and Skizz talk Penn State recruiting, Gable's return and NWCA.

It's time for the annual KCAC women's Wrestling Media Day, where the eight teams in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference will give their previews of the upcoming women's wrestling season as well as hear questions from the media and fans who were watching live via the conference's Facebook page. Nate Naasz of the NWCA serves as your moderator for media day. Timestamps0:10 - Greetings and Salutations - and some housekeeping KCAC Media Day2:30 - Introduction3:20 - IMA's Josh Miller5:00 - Avila head coach Sara Hilliard10:00 - Friends head coach Boo Dryden12:30 - Ottawa (Kan.) head coach Dalton Weidl18:20 - Jamestown head coach Amy Golding22:50 - Saint Mary (Kan.) head coach Chuck Kearney31:10 - York (Neb.) head coach Jeff Albers Want an ad-free version of the show? Hit up the Patreon link at patreon.com/mattalkonline to contribute and get your own ad-free RSS feed for (most of) the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Links to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 758 – Recorded October 23, 2024

It's time for the annual KCAC Men's Wrestling Media Day, where the eight teams in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference will give their previews of the upcoming men's wrestling season as well as hear questions from the media and fans who were watching live via the conference's Facebook page. Nate Naasz of the NWCA serves as your moderator for media day. Timestamps0:00 - Housekeeping and news about the Daily Wrestling Newsletter KCAC Media Day8:00 - IMA's Josh Miller10:00 - KCAC Commissioner Ed Breidenthal13:20 - Avila head coach Eric Mateo19:45 - Bethany (Kan.) head coach Mitch Houghton23:00 - Friends head coach Tyler Mies26:24 - Oklahoma Wesleyan head coach Tom Carr34:33 - Ottawa (Kan.) head coach Dalton Weidl40:30 - Saint Mary (Kan.) head coach Chuck Kearney49:50 - York (Neb.) head coach Tyler Bell. Want an ad-free version of the show? Hit up the Patreon link at patreon.com/mattalkonline to contribute and get your own ad-free RSS feed for (most of) the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Links to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 757 – Recorded October 22, 2024

An all-new episode of the Penn State Wrestling Show from Blue-White Illustrated is now live! The Nittany Lions sit one month away from starting their 2024-2025 regular season with Drexel on Nov. 17 at Rec Hall. Of course, there is plenty for host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel to cover in the leadup to that.This week's episode starts with a look at the NWCA All-Star Classic. Defending 285-pound NCAA champion Greg Kerkvliet, the No. 1 ranked wrestler at heavyweight, was set to face No. 3 Nick Feldman of Ohio State on Nov. 16 at Rec Hall. However, Iowa State announced Wednesday that its own heavyweight, No. 6 Yonger Bastida, would be facing Feldman instead. Flo Wrestling, which runs the event, quietly updated its bout sheet to reflect that the Cyclone is replacing Kerkvliet but has otherwise said nothing about the sudden change.Last year, Clay Clarson of South Dakota State was scratched from the exhibition event, sat out the first six weeks of the season due to injury, and was never right during the 2023-2024 season. Conversely, Levi Haines and Jacori Teemer also both scratched off of last year's original Classic bout sheet. But, they both wrestled all year, and Haines beat Teemer, then of Iowa and now of Arizona State, in the NCAA finals. But, they withdrew after the Journeymen Classic, not before. With all of that said, PSU posted a photo of Kerkvliet wrestling hours before this news broke. And, he has been frequently featured on the team's social media account.With no concrete news to share on Kerkvliet's status moving forward, Pickel and Carr discuss what it all might mean moving forward.

MatStats takes on the new rule change for Takedowns in collegiate wrestling.  We do our normal statistical analysis of how the new rule has affected our sport.  The gang shoots deep into the Men's NCAA D1 & D2 Championships to see what results we can find.  It is such an important topic that we are doing a three-part series. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/slideshowEp37.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and styles, let Sticker Mule take care of your brand today. Check out this wrestling-friendly business today at https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

 Subscribe to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube: https://bit.ly/3KzEcqKCheck out the site too! - https://bit.ly/3u8dilDA new Penn State wrestling show from Blue-White Illustrated is now live! The defending NCAA champs now sit roughly a month away from kicking off the 2024-2025 season. In the first episode of October, host Thomas Frank Carr and reporter Greg Pickel share the latest on the Nittany Lions as they wait to take the mat.The conversation starts with recruiting. Penn State hosted Class of 2025 star Marcus Blaze last weekend, which included a stop at Beaver Stadium to see the football team take on Illinois in primetime. The Perrysburg, Ohio native has not said much publically about his recruitment. We know that his top group consists of Michigan, Cornell, Ohio State, Purdue, and Iowa. A decision from the nation's No. 1 138-pound wrestler and No. 2 pound-for-pound grappler per MatScouts could come at any moment. Pickel and Carr discuss that and also Class of 2026 standout Bo Bassett. He put out his list of official visits this week. One of his stops will be in State College. Here's his current schedule:More: Bo Bassett sets recruiting timeline, official visitsPickel and Carr discuss Bassett's recruitment and when a decisions could be made before moving on to the latest on the Lions' lineup. Six members of head coach Cael Sanderson's team will compete in next month's NWCA All-Star Classic? What do the matchups tell us about how Sanderson could fill out his lineup this winter? It's becoming clear that four-time NCAA champ Carter Starocci will move up to 184 pounds to try and become the first five-time champ in collegiate wrestling history. Last year's 157-pound NCAA champ, Levi Haines, is moving up to 174. Sophomore Tyler Kasak, who finished third at 149 pounds year ago, looks set to replace Haines at 157. All three will compete in the NWCA event along with Greg Kerkvliet (heavyweight), Shayne Van Ness (149 pounds), and Beau Bartlett (141). You can watch this week's Penn State wrestling show in the video player above and also on YouTube. Or, you can listen at your favorite destinations for audio like SPOTIFY and APPLE.The show closes with a look at the Lions' 2024-2025 schedule and what we know about it so far. Here are the confirmed dates, events, and opponents so far:#PennState  #NittanyLions  JOIN Blue White Illustrated: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/join/?plan=annualSUBSCRIBE to Blue White Illustrated on YouTube and enable alerts - new highlights and videos uploaded regularly: https://www.youtube.com/c/bluewhiteillustratedvideo?sub_confirmationGet the 2024 Penn State Football Preview Magazine at https://bit.ly/PSU24PreviewBookmark our homepage: https://www.on3.com/teams/penn-state-nittany-lions/Subscribe to BWI Magazine and Newsletters:  https://bluewhiteonline.com Download our podcasts: https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/LRL3155877513?selected=DSVV2664982394Like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/BlueWhiteIllustrated/Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/PennStateOn3Sound effects obtained from https://www.zapsplat.comPenn State Wrestling Show: New Lineup Details Emerge for 2024 Season

The first set of NWCA All Star matches have been released. The team digs into what they think of the bouts and who they are putting their money on.

MatStats takes on the new rule change for Takedowns in collegiate wrestling.  We do our normal statistical analysis of how the new rule has affected our sport.  The gang shoots deep into the Men's NCAA D1 & D2 Championships to see what results we can find.  It is such an important topic that we are doing a two-part series. Slideshow for this Episode: https://www.mattalkonline.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/slideshow36.pdf Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and styles, let Sticker Mule take care of your brand today. Check out this wrestling-friendly business today at https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches Association Apple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Shane Liegel was a 3x state champion out of River Valley Wisconsin, he made his way to Loras where he was a 4x all American, an NWCA national champion, and a NCAA runner up. With his last year of eligibility Shane took his talent to Madison Wisconsin where he competed for the Badgers!

ABOUT THE EPISODE G and Anthony discuss the 2024 NWCA Coaches Convention, Leadership Academy overview, and the D3 Regional Alignment for 2025. Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.

Glenn Gormley and Kevin Hazard are live at the NWCA Convention talking about the U.S. prospectus at the Olympic Games.

Mat Stats is live at the NWCA Convention with hosts Kevin Hazard and Glenn Gormley talking about the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. Co-host Jason Bryant joins remotely and provides some backstory on some of the wrestlers who have college connections competing in the field for other countries. Sticker Mule wants to make sure your team, program, company or project is set to go with quality graphics and promotional materials. With custom sizes and styles, let Sticker Mule take care of your brand today. Check out this wrestling-friendly business today at https://www.stickermule.com/custom-stickers About Mat StatsWelcome to the NWCA's latest venture to help our favorite sport. Glenn Gormley, Jason Bryant and Kevin Hazard outline their effort to bring statistical analysis to wrestling. Mat Stats is the NWCA's attempt to bring wrestling up to speed with so many other sports by incorporating stats. It is the same sport, the wrestlers are just older and better. Mat Stats by the NWCA is a monthly podcast by the National Wrestling Coaches AssociationApple Podcasts | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Podcast Addict | Castbox | RSS

Jumped on the mic for another preview episode this time with Alfred States Coach, Justin Signorelli and St John Fishers Coach, Ryne Morrison for a preview of the upcoming Mideast Regional Tournament at R.I.T. Without seeing seeds or entries I was going off what the NWCA had for the latest Mideast rankings. We are brainstorming ideas for the approaching episode 100!! Feel free to message or tweet at us on Twitter or Facebook @MorWrestling

Twas a backyard brawl on Thursday night. I took in some high school wrestling as I watched Mounds View High School dispatch with Irondale … which are the two high schools in my school district. One is known as the sports school, the other is the band and robotics school. The sports school won 60-6. By the way, former Gopher Marty Morgan's youngest son is a 215-pounder for Mounds View and he's freaking HUGE. He's headed to South Dakota State. I was spotted in the crowd by one Mounds View parent. Was great to just watch some pretty good high school wrestling without actually working. There's some great HS wrestling kicking off today at the Walsh Ironman. Check my socials @jasonmbryant for some knowledge bombs. It's Short Time Shots, a look at the day's college wrestling scores and more, I'm your host, Hall of Fame wrestling writer and broadcaster Jason Bryant. On to the scores on the college scene from Thursday. Speaking of scoreboards, did you know you can find all the D1 dual meet scores and links to their results at collegewrestlingscoreboard.com AND I've added another redirect to help you follow all the tournaments from every division at collegewrestlingtournaments.com. Only D1 dual of the night, Michigan State improved to 4-0 after a 25-9 win over Buffalo ON THE STAGE up in New York. Buffalo did one of those theatre-style duals for the third year in a row. If you look at the dual, this one was probably closer than the score indicates as Michigan State picked up three victories that were two points or less. Still been a rough start for Buffalo this year. In Division II, Augustana (S.D.) knocked off 13th-ranked Northern State 21-13 out in the middle of South Dakota. The Vikings were ranked 18th in the most recent NWCA rankings, which is a tournament points ranking rather than a dual ranking. Augie's top-ranked Jaxson Rohman earned a major at 125 pounds, while top-ranked Wyatt Turnquist won 7-2 at 149 pounds for Northern State. Out west, San Francisco State shutout Simpson (Calif.) 41-0. In D3, second-ranked Wartburg rolled past the only non-Iowa team in the American Rivers Conference, which used to be the Iowa Conference. The Knights had five falls, the fastest coming at 197 pounds by top-ranked Mo Endene, the returning D3 champion at the weight in the 54-0 win. Third-ranked UW-Eau Claire rallied from down 14-3 after five weights and reeled off five straight W's to oust rival UW-Whitewater 25-14. Whitewater did pick up the dual's most notable win as ninth-ranked Dominick Mallinder bounced top-ranked Tyler Fleetwood 7-1 at 133 pounds. 20th-ranked Millikin topped Aurora 23-17. Bonus points were the difference for the Big Blue as three of the wins were bonus victories including falls by Coby Haney at 133 and Nathan Callaway at 157. Also in the CCIW, Elmhurst edged Concordia Wisconsin 24-23. Roanoke beat Shenandoah 43-4 out in my home state of Virginia. Three bonus victories were the difference for Loras as they topped Cornell College 21-19 in a matchup of Iowa schools. In the NAIA, Montana State-Northern rallied to beat Dickinson State 32-16, while No. 11 Providence (Mont.) beat Eastern Oregon 28-15. Top-ranked Hunter Sparks of Eastern Oregon got a fall in that one at 125 pounds. The Evergreen State College earned its first win, topping Grays Harbor College 50-3. Evergreen's mascot? The GEODUCKS. What is a Geoduck? Well, it's the largest burrowing clam in the world, native to the coastal waters of the Pacific. Makes sense, Evergreen is in Washington. Grays Harbor is too, just a mile or two from the Muddy Banks of the Wishkah. Some of you will get the reference. On the women's side, fourth ranked Colorado Mesa torched Texas Woman's University 44-5, and Adams State 45-4. UW-Stevens Point topped Wartburg 30-13 in the first home dual in school history for the new women's program at Wartburg. Minot State was a winner over Dakota Wesleyan 27-16. Evergreen's women also picked up a W, beating Grays Harbor 34-8. Shout outs to our latest Mat Talk patrons, Warrior Coach and KBnoswag. Subscribe, for free, to my Daily Wrestling News. Get it for free at mattalkonline.com/news, sign up free today. That's as always, delivered by our longtime friends at Resilite.

Dr. Jackie Paquette of the NWCA joins the show to examine the growth of high school wrestling with both boys and girls.

The Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference recently held a media day focusing on women's wrestling, providing a platform for coaches across the conference to discuss the upcoming season. Nate Naasz of the NWCA moderated the discussion.Representing Avila University, Zach Revier spoke about his first year on the job, followed by John Lynch from Dakota Wesleyan University and Julian Gaytan from Doane University, each sharing their outlook for their respective teams.New head coach Tim Prescott from Friends University was followed by Cara Romeike from Hastings College, and Chelsea Dionisio from Midland University as they shared their plans and expectations. Jordan Cliff from Morningside University explained building a program from scratch, while Dalton Weidl from Ottawa University spoke about the growth of his roster.In a statement, Amy Golding from University of Jamestown offered insights into their preparations for the season ahead.Concluding the event, Chuck Kearney from University of Saint Mary and Jeff Albers from York University spoke about their teams, bringing the day's discussions to a close. The media day provided a glimpse into the state of women's wrestling within the KCAC, highlighting the preparations and aspirations of each represented institution as the new season approaches.Links to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 738 – October 26, 2023