This week we get to hear from both the men’s and women’s wrestling programs here at USF. Although both of these programs are in their inaugural season, they have already begun to establish a strong foundation of hard work and support. We get to hear all about what it was like starting from scratch with recruiting, team culture, and more. Coach Mueleners and Coach Bryant tell us how they were able to sell a roster full of wrestlers on their plan for success in college wrestling. Brinley, Beau, and the coaches, also reflect on their first meet of the season, what they learned from the experience, and how they plan to move forward. To hear more about the surfacing of wrestling at USF, tune into this week's episode!
Women’s first home meet: Nov. 30
Men’s first home meet: Dec. 1
Women’s wrestling
00:00 - Introduction
00:45 - First meet as a program (University of Wisconsin Stevens Point, Pointer Open Meet on Nov. 4)
06:52 - What do regionals/nationals look like for women’s wrestling?
08:16 - Waldorf Open Meet coming up (Nov. 11)
10:10 - What does training look like for wrestlers?
12:54 - Startup of the program (facilities, recruiting process, etc).
15:53 - Team culture, leaders, and goals
21:54 - What makes the women’s wrestling program special?
24:02 - First home meet
25:23 - Meet against Iowa Hawkeyes
Men’s wrestling
27:17 - Intro
27:33 - First meet as a program (Yellowjacket Open)
31:53 - Recruiting/why Beau chose USF
33:58 - Team culture/leaders/transfers
36:54 - Men’s wrestling in the NSIC
39:20 - What does training look like?
41:04 - Favorite moments so far
43:00 - What makes the men’s wrestling program special?
43:40 - Wrap up
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Show notes written by Alivia Tindall
