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D3 NationEpisode 115 - NWCA Coaches Convention Recap and D3 Updates
ABOUT THE EPISODE G and Anthony discuss the 2024 NWCA Coaches Convention, Leadership Academy overview, and the D3 Regional Alignment for 2025.
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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...2024-08-1342 minD3 NationEpisode 109 - NCAA Review w/ Dave Malecek and Tony ValekABOUT THE EPISODE Part 2 of our NCAA Championships recap. Anthony interviews with UW-La Crosse Head Coach Dave Malecek and Augsburg Head Coach Tony Valek. Discuss their team's performance at the 2024 NCAA Championships.
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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...2024-03-2933 minD3 NationEpisode 98 - 2023 Week 1 & 2 Review
ABOUT THE EPISODE Review of the first two weeks of the 2023-24 DIII Season. Discuss hot starts, results, and note some individuals competing at new weight classes.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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...2023-11-1733 min
D3 NationEpisode 97 - Andrew TaylorABOUT THE EPISODE Delaware Valley University Head of Wrestling Operations Andrew Taylor joins the show and is entering his 4th season at DVU. Coach Taylor is motivated to get the Aggies Men's and Women's program to be competitive on a national level. Taylor spent most of his career prior to DVU at Baldwin Wallace University, he was an NCAA Qualifier for the Yellow Jackets and joined the staff after graduation to continue the build of the BW program.
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D3 NationEpisode 96 - Josh RoosaABOUT THE EPISODE Misericordia University announced they're adding Men's and Women's Wrestling for 2024-25. The Cougars named Josh Roosa the first ever Head Coach in program history. Roosa comes over from Kings College, he was the Head Coach the last 2 seasons and helped rebuild the roster and the Monarch program during his tenure. Roosa is a PA native and had an outstanding High School Career before becoming a starter and NCAA Qualifier at Bloomsburg University. Roosa also had assistant coach stops at Buffalo and Applachian State.
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D3 NationEpisode 95 - Roger CrebsABOUT THE EPISODE Long-time Lycoming Head Coach Roger Crebs joins the show to discuss his tenure with the Warrior Wrestling program as a wrestler and Head Coach. Roger is going into 31st year as Head Coach at Lycoming, he was a three-time MAC champion from 1984-86 and has been inducted into the District 4 Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2011, the NWCA Division III Hall of Fame in 2012 and the West Branch Valley Sports Hall of Fame in 2018. He has coached 53 conference champions, 32 All-Americans, five national champions and all eight of the school’s 100-match winners.
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D3 NationEpisode 94 - Shane SiefertABOUT THE EPISODE University of Wisconsin-Whitewater Assistant Coach Shane Siefert joined the show to talk about his time as a student-athlete and Coach with the Warhawks. Shane was a three All-American for UWW and 2x National Finalist at 197, recorded 105 Career Wins, and he was part of three NCAA Team Trophy performances and has helped mentor multiple All-Americans at UWW during his tenure on staff.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current...2023-08-1745 min
D3 NationEpisode 93 - Tommy PrairieABOUT THE EPISODE SUNY Cortland Tommy Prairie joins the show to discuss everything Cortland and his journey to upstate NY. Prairie has been a Head Coach at DIII Plymouth State (NH) and Washington & Jefferson (PA), he wrestled at Williams College where he was a was a three-time All-American at 125 pounds, including a national runner-up finish in 2005, a third-place showing in 2003 and a fourth-place finish in 2004. We also discuss his time at Blair Academy during his post-graduate year and the experience he had at the top High School wrestling program in the country.
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D3 NationEpisode 92 - Chris HeilmanABOUT THE EPISODE Air Force Academy Assistant Coach and recent Cornell College Hall of Fame inductee Chris Heilman joins the podcast to talk about his wrestling journey. Chris was a 3x All-American at Cornell and was instrumental in making them a national contender during his 4 years in the line-up. Heilman was coached and mentored by some of the legends of the sports; Tim Fader, Mike Duroe, and Steve Costanzo. We discuss how these individuals help shape him into the coach and man he is today and how the DIII experience impacted his growth as an individual.
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D3 NationEpisode 91 - Bryan BrunkABOUT THE EPISODE Messiah Head Coach Bryan Brunk is our featured guest for this weeks show. Coach Brunk just wrapped up his 20th season at Messiah and has built the Falcons Wrestling program into a national contender. He has compiled a 242-132 dual meet record at Messiah, helped lead the program to team trophy finishes in 2014 (3rd) and 2016 (2nd), and has 4 NCAA Champs and 34 All-Americans during his tenure at Messiah.
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D3 NationEpisode 90 - Kaleb ReevesABOUT THE EPISODE 2023 NCAA Finalist and U23 Greco World Team Member Kaleb Reeves joins the show to discuss his amazing weekend in Geneva, Ohio and having the opportunity to represent the USA at the 2023 World Championships at 130 KG. Reeves was a 3x All-American for Coe College and is the career and season pin leader for the Kohawks. Reeves plans on staying at Coe and continuing to train to prepare for competition at the senior level.
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D3 NationEpisode 89 - Jamie GibbsABOUT THE EPISODE Baldwin Wallace Men's Head Wrestling Coach Jamie Gibbs joins the show to talk about their outstanding season and 3rd place finish at the 2023 NCAA Championships. We also discuss his tenure with the Yellow Jackets program and rebuilding them to a national power plus his other coach stops. Jamie Gibbs was All-Iowa Conference selection and a two-year starter and team captain at Coe (Iowa), he was also a national qualifier and a National Wrestling Coaches Association Scholar All-American at Iowa Central Community College.
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D3 NationEpisode 88 - Scott LegacyABOUT THE EPISODE Castleton Head Coach Scott Legacy is our featured guest for this week's show. Coach Legacy just wrapped up his 7th season with the Spartans and has them moving in the right direction. Castleton had 5 NCAA Qualifiers, 1 All American, 18-6 dual meet record, Elite 90 award winner, 3rd place in the NEWA, and 4th place finish in the NCAA Northeast Regional. Legacy came to Castleton following a Hall of Fame career as the wrestling coach at Mount Anthony Union High School in Bennington for 30 years. The 2014 USA Today National Coach of the Year and New England Wrestling Hall...2023-04-2841 min
D3 NationEpisode 87 - NCAA Championships Recap with Tony Valek InterviewABOUT THE EPISODE The 2022-23 season had an epic conclusion at the 2023 NCAA Championships in Roanoke, Virginia. We discuss the top headlines from the Championships, trophy teams, regional performances, and welcome Head Coach Tony Valek to the show to discuss the Auggies National Championship performance.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation p...2023-03-1653 minD3 NationEpisode 86 - 2023 Regional ResultsABOUT THE EPISODE Catch up on all the 2023 DIII Regional Results, who made the NCAA field, and what teams have positioned themselves well heading into the 2023 NCAA Championships.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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 t...2023-03-0651 minD3 NationEpisode 85 - 2023 Conference Recap & Regional PreviewABOUT THE EPISODE Catch up on all DIII Conference news plus a breakdown at the 6 regionals taking place this weekend!
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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...2023-02-2343 min
D3 NationEpisode 84 - Kyle HatchABOUT THE EPISODE 4x All American and 2022 National Finalist Kyle Hatch joins the show to talk about his transition to coaching at DII West Liberty University, his stellar career at Wabash, the 2022 team race, and more!
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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 u...2023-02-0336 minD3 NationEpisode 83 - 2023 January RecapABOUT THE EPISODE Catch up on all DIII wrestling news and results that have taken place during the month of January. Big weekend of for DIII coming up. Starting with the Battle of Burgs and followed by the Pete Wilson Invitational.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to pr...2023-01-2624 minD3 NationEpisode 82 - 2023 NWCA National Duals PreviewABOUT THE EPISODE Quick listen tonight! We discuss the official draws for the 2023 NWCA National Duals, the 8 prelims, and overall draws for the tops teams in DIII. Going to be a fun weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Follow all the action on Flowrestling and Trackwrestling!
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast...2023-01-0619 min
D3 NationEpisode 81 - Dave MitchellABOUT THE EPISODE Luther College Head Coach Dave Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss the history of the Gator "Boot" Duals, Luther's team performance at the Dual event and the fall semester, his time at UW-La Crosse as a wrestler, how he got to Luther and much more. Coach Mitchell is in his 27th season at Luther and has an amazing career in the coaches corner. He is Luther's all-time leader for career coaching, five times he has been named Conference Coach of the Year (1999, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2016) and he was inducted into the Division III National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Hall...2022-12-2341 minD3 NationEpisode 80 - December Recap & Look aheadABOUT THE EPISODE We recap results from December, a big milestone, and some big time events on the horizon in DIII. Individuals and Programs around the country making statements and emerging as real contenders as we enter the second half the season.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is t...2022-12-1624 min
D3 NationEpisode 79 - Mason GoretsasABOUT THE EPISODE McDaniel Head Coach Mason Goretsas joins the podcast to talk about their nice start to the season, schedule outlook, the Green Terror line-up, and his coaching staff that has helped build up the McDaniel program. Mason joined the staff after a successful career at McDaniel, he was an assistant coach for 4 seasons before taking over the program for the 2018-19 season. McDaniel is 4-0 on the season and will be back on the mats at Elizabethtown this Saturday at the Blue Jay Classic.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII w...2022-11-2339 minD3 NationEpisode 77 - Top Contenders for 2022-2023ABOUT THE EPISODE We breakdown the NWCA Preseason Poll and talk about the top individuals in each weight class as we enter the first weekend of the season. Brief discussion about the tournament poll to wrap up the episode.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII w...2022-11-0446 minD3 NationEpisode 76 - Failed Drug Tests, Vacated 2022 NCAA Titles, What Now?ABOUT THE EPISODE Re-sharing our episode about the failed drug tests from the 2022 NCAA Championships. A lot of discussion has taken place online over the last week but this does not seem closed until more information is made public.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII w...2022-10-2129 min
D3 NationEpisode 75 - Vinny Barber & Doyle TroutABOUT THE EPISODE University of the Ozarks Coaching Staff joins the show to discuss the leadership change and much more. Newly appointed Head Coach Vinny Barber and Head Assistant Doyle Trout are excited about the programs future. They also share how they met and how their relationship grew over the years.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at F...2022-10-0348 min
D3 NationEpisode 74 - Dominick NaniaABOUT THE EPISODE Saint Vincent College is bringing back wrestling and the Bearcats Head Coach Dominick Nania is ready to build the program up. Coach Nania was hired in May and has a whole year to recruit the SVC first class for the 2023-24 season. He enjoyed a standout four-year career for the Cardinals, serving as a three-year team captain and compiling 98 career victories. He was a two-time NCAA Division II National Championship qualifier and currently holds the program's records for wins, pins (42) and technical falls (17). He coached at the high school level, Hempfield and Norwin, and also coached...2022-09-2635 min
D3 NationEpisode 73 - Tim FaderABOUT THE EPISODE UW Eau-Claire Head Coach Tim Fader joined the show to talk about the Bluegolds breakout season last year and how they're going to build off of their success. We also talk about his coaching stints at UW LaCrosse and UW Whitewater. He was WIAC Coach of the Year four times in 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2014 and National Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2012, and the d3Wrestle.com National Coach of the Year in 2014 with a national runner-up finish at Whitewater. His teams have had eight top 10 finishes at nationals. His 2000 La Crosse squad won the na...2022-09-141h 02
D3 NationEpisode 72 - Duane BastressABOUT THE EPISODE York College Head Coach Duane Bastress joins the show to share his story and how he found York. Bastress transferred to York from Bloomsburg and was a 2x DIII Champ with the Spartans. Bastress completed his senior year 40-0 and his three years at York College with a mark of 97-6. Including his one year stint at Bloomsburg, Bastress compiled a collegiate record of 114-21. He also ended his career with a 65-match winning streak. The Spartans are coming off a great NCAA tournament where two wrestlers got on the podium and they finished tied for 12...2022-08-3132 min
D3 NationEpisode 71 - Mike DeRoehnABOUT THE EPISODE Lakeland Head Coach Mike DeRoehn is back after a one year hiatus from the coaches corner. He was the head coach at Lakeland from 2010-2014. He also had coaching stints at UW-Oshkosh and UW-Platteville. On top of his wrestling coach responsibilities he has served as a head strength and conditioning coach within the athletic department. Coach DeRoehn is passionate about his profession and is excited to get Lakeland to be competitive on the conference, regional, and national level.
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2022-08-1250 min
D3 NationEpisode 70 - Tony ValekABOUT THE EPISODE Recently promoted Augsburg Head Coach Tony Valek joins the show to talk about the historic Auggie wrestling program. They're coming off a 3rd place showing at the NCAA Championships and 1st place in the NWCA Academic Standings. Tony was a 3x All American and 2x National Finalist for the Auggies, he is going into his 15th season at Augsburg. We discuss the recent promotion, Hall of Fame Inductees, how Augsburg is consistently in the mix for a national title, the Battle of the Burgs and much more!
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D3 NationEpisode 69 - Brad BruhnABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 69 features Brad Bruhn, recently retired from SUNY Cortland after 20 successful years at the helm. He has led the Red Dragons to top-30 NCAA Division III finishes 15 times, including eight top-10 and 11 top-20 showings. Bruhn is Cortland's career victory leader with a combined 236-101-1 (.700) dual-match record and his teams have won at least 10 matches 15 times.
Bruhn was a three-time National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-American and earned All-America honors at 126 pounds in 1995 and an Assistant Coach there for three seasons after graduation.
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D3 NationEpisode 68 - Pankil ChanderABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 68 features Pankil Chander, new Head Coach at Penn College of Technology. Coach Chander grew up on Long Island and wrestled at Wilkes University. He had coaching stints at Bloomsburg, Gettysburg, and Springfield before taking over at Penn College. Fun conversation as we dive into Penn College, Long Island Wrestling, Wilkes Wrestling and much more.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute...2022-07-0842 min
D3 NationEpisode 67 - Joe JamisonABOUT THE EPISODE Ursinus Head Coach Joe Jamison joined the show, first episode release of season 3 of the podcast! Fun conversation talking about the growth of Ursinus Wrestling since we took over, his D3 roots, coaching at Princeton, and much more. Joe wrestled under legendary coach Ned McGinley at Kings College. Make sure to follow our new content page on Rokfin, one article is posted and more content to follow.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former...2022-06-2049 min
D3 NationEpisode 66 - Samuel BraswellABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features 3x All American Samuel Braswell from Averett University. Braswell was part of the first recruiting class for the Cougars and transformed into one of the best lightweights in the country. We discussed his recent success at the U23 Greco World Team Trials, his growth on and off the mat at Averett, his relationship with Brandon Woody and Blake Roulo, and more.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current D...2022-06-1050 min
D3 NationEpisode 65 - Brett KalinerABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features 2022 NCAA Champion and 5x All American Brett Kaliner. Kaliner was dominant in the Stevens Ducks Singlet, amassing 143-13 career record and 76% of those wins coming by bonus. He was a 5x Scholar All American and is leaving Stevens with two degrees, Muscle Hamster did it all in Hoboken and was a fan favorite when he competed.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute o...2022-05-1834 min
D3 NationEpisode 64 - Jim GruenwaldABOUT THE EPISODE Wheaton Head Coach Jim Gruenwald joined the show to discuss the release of his book, "Not All Roads Lead to Glory", his personal career, and his coaching career at Wheaton. Coach Gruenwald was an outstanding collegiate and international competitor before getting in the coaches corner. Gruenwald is a 1994 graduate of Maranatha Baptist Bible College. He compiled a four-year record of 154-19 on the mat in his career at Maranatha. Gruenwald was a three-time National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) National Champion, earning MVP honors in 1989 and 1991. He was also a two-time member of the U.S...2022-05-0650 min
D3 NationEpisode 63 - Jason BovenziABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features Rochester Institute of Technology Head Coach Jason Bovenzi. Jason was a 3x All American and 2x National Champion for St. Lawrence and Ithaca College. He is in his 7th season with RIT and has them on a roll. The Tigers took 4th at the NWCA Duals and 7th at the NCAA Tournament in 2022, they also finished 4th in the country academically based on their team GPA. They had 6 All Americans and 2 national finalists in the last two contested Championships.
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2022-04-1158 min
D3 NationEpisode 62 - 2022 Awards ShowABOUT THE EPISODE
My brother and I start the show by discussing the controversial ending to the 157 NCAA Final, RIT is currently appealing the match. We then highlight programs and individuals with some season awards.
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also l...2022-04-0147 min
D3 NationEpisode 61 - History MakersABOUT THE EPISODE
Episode 61 highlights all the programs that crowned their first NCAA Champion at the 2022 NCAA Championships. Stevens, North Central, Mount Saint Josephs University, and Millikin University. We interviewed each Head Coach. The order of the interviews are:
- Joe Favia - Stevens
- Charles Mason - MSJ
- Joe Norton - North Central
- Ryan Birt - Millikin
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D3 NationEpisode 60 - 2022 Team RaceABOUT THE EPISODE
The 2022 team race was one for the ages, tightest team race since 1993. Wabash put themselves in position to be the first program to win a title other then Wartburg or Augsburg since 1994. Wartburg found a way to get it done but Wabash did not make it easy! We chatted with both head coaches about their team performances after a wild and exciting weekend at the 2022 NCAA Championships. Eric Keller interview is first, Brian Anderson interview directly follows.
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A...2022-03-1648 minD3 NationEpisode 59 - 2022 NCAA Championships PreviewABOUT THE EPISODE
Brackets are live! Just a few days away from the 2022 DIII NCAA Championships, my brother and I talk about the team race and some intriguing first round match-ups that will take place during session one on Friday morning at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 N...2022-03-0942 minD3 NationEpisode 58 - 2022 Regional Round-UpABOUT THE EPISODE
The first regional weekend in two years did not disappoint! 180 wrestlers are qualified for the 2022 NCAA Championships, the regional process is a grind and you need to truly earn your spot in the championship field. A lot to cover, we discuss the madness that took place last weekend.
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 N...2022-03-0632 min
D3 NationEpisode 57 - Chad HankeABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features Linfield University Head Coach Chad Hanke. Coach Hanke was a D1 wrestler at Oregon State and had multiple coaching stints at the DI level before becoming a head coach. He was also accomplished on the senior level circuit in Freestyle. Fun conversation with a highly motivated individual, excited to see what he does with the Linfield program.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens I...2022-02-0439 minD3 NationEpisode 56 - NWCA National Duals RecapABOUT THE EPISODE
A lot to go over from the DIII NWCA National Duals. 15 teams headed to Louisville, Kentucky for Dual Meet glory. For the first time since National Duals existence a new program was going to win the title since Wartburg and Augsburg were not in the field. We take a look at some of the top upsets and final results. Enjoy the show!
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at...2022-01-1436 minD3 NationEpisode 55 - Bring on the Duals!ABOUT THE EPISODE
For the final episode of 2021 we discuss some big time dual results that took place throughout the month of December. North Central and Coast Guard pick-up some signature wins that will have a huge impact on NWCA National Duals. Alvernia showing their growth in year three with a lot of success this fall semester plus Coe and Loras College position themselves nicely heading into NWCA national duals. We discuss it all in the 55th edition of D3 Nation.
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2021-12-2237 minD3 NationEpisode 54 - Week 2 & Week 3 RecapABOUT THE EPISODE Some big time results happened over the last two weeks in DIII. Before the action gets started in Week 4, catch-up on some of the top individual and team performances over the past couple of weeks. We try to get to it all in this weeks recap show!
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII...2021-12-0331 minD3 NationEpisode 53 - DIII Wrestling is Back! Week 1 RecapABOUT THE EPISODE Week I in Division III had it all! Top tier tournaments, ranked match-ups, and plenty of upsets. We try to get to it all in our first recap show of the season. Enjoy! Make sure you check out the first set of Florankings, they were published on Thursday.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wres...2021-11-1224 min
D3 NationEpisode 52 - Corey LuceABOUT THE EPISODE My brother and I chat with New York University Senior Assistant Coach Corey Luce. Coach Luce has been crushing at NYU, this year will be his 15th season with the Violets. We get into a lot! Recruiting success, coaching staff additions, new athletic facility update, and his personal story and how he got to where he is today. NYU will be in action this weekend at the Ned McGinley Tournament hosted by Kings College.
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D3 NationEpisode 51 - Ryne MorrisonABOUT THE EPISODE
St. John Fisher College announced this past summer that they were bringing back wrestling. They had wrestling from 1965-1983 and were successful in DIII and NAIA. They have found their head coach, on October 12th they announced they hired Ryne Morrison to lead their program. Morrison comes from Adrian College and wrestled at Ursinus College, he also spent one year on staff at Heidelberg as a Graduate Assistant. Educational conversation about St. John Fisher and Coach Morrison's vision for the program.
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D3 NationEpisode 50 - Andy VogelABOUT THE EPISODE
Hiram College Director of Wrestling Operations/Head Men's Wrestling Coach & Interim Head Women's Wrestling Coach Andy Vogel joined the show to talk about his transition to his new role. Coach Vogel was at Gettysburg for 13 years and coached three NCAA All-Americans, ten NCAA qualifiers, eight Centennial Conference champions, 44 conference place winners, 18 regional place winners and 19 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-Americans. Vogel also coached the Centennial Conference Wrestler of the Year in 2009 and 2012, and the Rookie of the Year in 2016. Vogel was a standout wrestler on the mat for Messiah and was a 3...2021-10-1542 min
D3 NationEpisode 49 - Grant ZaminABOUT THE EPISODE
University of Wisconsin La Crosse All American Grant Zamin joined the show to talk about his wrestling journey and his recent move to North Central College to start his coaching career. With the Cardinals we will also be continuing to train and compete on the senior level circuit at 70 KG in freestyle. Grant Zamin was one of the top DIII wrestlers in the country and unfortunately did not have the storybook ending to his college career because of COVID. He has a great perspective and was part of some great teams at La Crosse...2021-09-2240 min
D3 NationEpisode 48 - TJ MillerABOUT THE EPISODE
Loras College Head Coach TJ Miller joined the show to talk about the Duhawk Program and his wrestling journey. TJ was a 3x All American at Wartburg College and a national champion in 2007 at 197. He was named NWCA Head Coach of the Year in 2020 after guiding the Duhawks to the American Rivers Conference Championship and Lower Midwest Regional title. The Duhawks had 8 National Qualifiers that season and finished 2nd in the country in 2019. Amazing conversation about mindset and what it takes to be great. Enjoy!
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State of the Union for D3 wrestling heading into the 2021-22 season. We talk about the new regional alignments, programs entering the landscape this season, and all the coaching moves. Get updated with all the big storylines that happened this offseason.
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestlin...2021-08-1838 min
D3 NationEpisode 46 - Danny IrwinABOUT THE EPISODE
West Liberty University Head Coach Danny Irwin joined the show to talk about the program and the historic season in 2021. The Hilltoppers took home a 4th place team trophy this past season with 4 All-Americans, 2 National Champions, and 9 Scholar All-Americans. They also went 5-0 in the dual season and won the Mountain East Conference. Irwin is going to year three at West Liberty next season. Before jumping to the D2 scene he was crushing it at Wabash as the Head Assistant Coach with Brian Anderson. He also competed collegiately at DIII Manchester where he was...2021-07-2148 min
D3 NationEpisode 45 - Dave MalecekABOUT THE EPISODE
Wisconsin La Crosse Head Coach Dave Malecek is the featured guest for Episode 45. A great show to close out the month of June. Malecek was an All-American at Northern Iowa and competed in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Trials. He jumped into the DIII Coaching scene at Wartburg College with Jim Miller from 2000-2006 before becoming the head coach at UW-La Crosse. He has guided the Eagles to 7 team trophy finishes, 195 Duals wins, and 10 conference championships. He has coached 11 DIII National Champions and 57 All-Americans. Malecek has been named Conference Coach of the Year seven times and...2021-06-3051 min
D3 NationEpisode 44 - Mike SugermeyerABOUT THE EPISODE
Western New England Head Coach Mike Sugermeyer joined the show to discuss the Golden Bear program. Western New England runs deep in the Sugermeyer family and he has done a phenomenal job building the Western New England program into one of the top programs in DIII, regionally and nationally. Sugermeyer competed at Rhode Island College before jumping onto the college coaching scene. He has 49 dual victories at WNE and has produced a National Champion, 5 All-Americans, and multiple national qualifiers.
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D3 NationEpisode 43 - Trevor KittlesonABOUT THE EPISODE
New University-Wisconsin Platteville Head Coach Trevor Kittleson joined the show. Coach Kittleson just wrapped up an impressive run with the Loras College Duhawks, he was the Associate Head Coach the last two seasons and was a part of the program for the last five seasons. He helped T.J Miller build the Loras program into a national powerhouse and capped off his tenure with 9 NWCA All-Americans and 2 National Champions in 2021. Kittleson wrestled at Northern Iowa and was a DI NCAA Qualifier in 2009 and was a 1A State Champion for St. Ansgar High School in...2021-06-0243 min
D3 NationEpisode 42 - Lonnie MorrisABOUT THE EPISODE
Johnson and Wales University Head Coach Lonnie Morris joined the show. His Wildcats have been on a great run and are coming off an impressive showing at the NUWAY D3 Championships that took place last month in the Poconos. Lonnie has been the Head Coach for JWU for 23 years. He has helped develop 2 Individual National Titles, 28 All-Americans, 50 Academic All-Americans and 34 Region Champions. Johnson & Wales has had an All-American each of the last seven seasons and 13 out of the last 15 years. They have finished in the top-ten at NCAAs four times and brought home two...2021-05-1447 min
D3 NationEpisode 41 - David Hollingsworth IIIABOUT THE EPISODE
157 NWCA Champ David Hollingsworth III joins the show to discuss his first season with Wartburg College and how he made it all the way to Waverly, Iowa after a solid career at Owing Mills High School in Maryland where he was a 2x state champion. Hollingsworth was a 2x NJCAA All American for Iowa Lakes Community College. Finishing in 4th in 2018 at 149 and 3rd in 2019 at 157.
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D3 NationEpisode 40 - Jason RussellABOUT THE EPISODE
Thomas More University Head Coach Jason Russell joined the show today to discuss the Saints breakout season after finishing in 8th place at the NAIA National Championships. Thomas More University started as a DIII affiliate when the school added wrestling back in 2015. Russell was a DIII national qualifier at 197 back in 2014 for Heidelberg University. He then started his coaching career at his alma mater before becoming an assistant at UW-Whitewater. We discuss the rise of the Saints program, Russell's personal wrestling career, his passion for coaching and more!
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2021-04-1940 minD3 NationEpisode 39 - NWCA Nationals RecapABOUT THE EPISODE
Been a busy month in the collegiate wrestling world! The DIII season came to a conclusion on March 13th at the Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa. The NWCA Championships was an incredible event with plenty of storylines. The two-day event was filled with upsets, incredible individual and team performances, plus much more. We try to recap it all in this episode! Congrats to the 10 individuals who brought home a national title this season. We also discuss the addition of a new DIII program for the 2021-22 season, Schreiner University based in Kerrville, Texas.
2021-03-3149 minD3 NationEpisode 38 - NWCA National Championships PreviewABOUT THE EPISODE
It’s Nationals week! Jason Bryant rejoins the show to discuss the epic team race battle at the NAIA Championships plus the upcoming DIII Championships. Jason was announcing those championships last weekend and will be in attendance in Coralville, Iowa this weekend to announce the DIII Championships. 34 teams are making the trip to Xtream Arena to scrap and conclude the 2021 DIII season on a high note. We work through each bracket and discuss some of the top entires at each weight.
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D3 NationEpisode 37 - Jan RosenbergABOUT THE EPISODE
Coe College All American Jan Rosenberg joined the show to discuss the Kohawk wrestling program and his wrestling story. Rosenberg was a two-time NCAA national qualifier at 125 pounds while earning NCAA All-American honors in 2016 after an eighth place finish at 125 pounds. Prior to his college career, Jan was a two-time New Jersey state place winner, taking third in 2011 and 2012. He was ranked as high as ninth by Flowrestling at 106 pounds. Rosenburg scored a fourth-place finish at the 2012 FloNationals. A 2011 NHSCA Junior Nationals Champion at 103 pounds. He excelled in freestyle and Greco-Roman, earning All-American accolades in...2021-03-0250 min
D3 NationEpisode 36 - Blake RouloABOUT THE EPISODE
Averett University Head Coach Blake Roulo joined the show today to discuss the Cougars incredible season. We also discuss the latest dual addition to their schedule, his historic career at the high school level, and journey into college coaching. Blake Roulo wrestled collegiately at the DI University of Buffalo and George Mason University. He is currently in his second year as the Head Coach for Averett and has been a part of the program since 2017.
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ABOUT THE PODCAST2021-02-2259 minD3 NationEpisode 35 - Conference Championship RecapABOUT THE EPISODE
Four Conferences have crowned their team champions. Congrats to Wartburg College, Baldwin Wallace University, Olivet College, and Millikin University. 2021 Team Champs for their respective conferences. We discuss how it all went down!
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look for...2021-02-1625 minD3 NationEpisode 34 - Deja VuABOUT THE EPISODE
DIII Wrestling competition was starting to pick-up with the anticipation of a postseason. The NCAA for the second year in a row made the disappointing decision to cancel all Winter Championships. My brother and I discuss this decision and what is next for DIII this year. We feel for the entire DIII wrestling community and hope programs can finish their respective seasons out even without an NCAA Championships to look forward too.
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Hosted b...2021-02-0624 minD3 NationEpisode 33 - DIII Round-Up: Week of 1/18ABOUT THE EPISODE
Division III wrestling season is finally picking up pace! First set of the National Wrestling Coaches Association Rankings were released last Thursday. Technically the pre-season ranking, 100 wrestlers were ranked and a top-15 tournament team ranking was also published. My brother and I discuss the first set rankings plus results that took place last week. Averett continues to roll and ARC, CCIW, & OAC all kicked off their respective dual meet schedules. Awesome to see multiple DIII programs back in action and some great duals to get conference play going.
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D3 NationEpisode 32 - Joe NortonABOUT THE EPISODE
North Central Men's and Women's Head Coach Joe Norton is our featured guest for today. Coach Norton has been a part of the Cardinal Program for 13 years, 4 as a wrestler and 9 as a coach. He took over the Head Coach position in 2014 and has helped bring the Cardinals back into top-ten. North Central is going to be in team trophy contention for the next few years. The Women's wrestling program is also in a strong position nationally after only starting a couple of years ago. We talk about his path to North Central, what...2021-01-1844 min
D3 NationEpisode 31 - Ron HeadleeABOUT THE EPISODE
Waynesburg University Head Coach Ron Headlee joined the show to talk about his wrestling story as an athlete and coach. We catch-up on what the Jackets training was like in the Fall, his growth in the sport of wrestling, how he got involved with coaching, coaching legendary Cary Kolat during his high school days, and turning around the Waynesburg University Program. Headlee was an All-American at Messiah College and was inducted into Southwestern Pennsylvania Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2016. He has he guided the Jackets to their first seven PAC team titles in program...2021-01-1334 min
D3 NationEpisode 30 - Nick Mitchell
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Grand View University Head Coach Nick Mitchell joined the show, an amazing guest to kick off our podcast in 2021. Coach Mitchell and his staff have put together one of the most dominant collegiate programs. The Vikings have set a new standard in NAIA, they have won 9 straight National titles and NWCA Dual titles. The Vikings have never finished outside the top-ten since joining the NAIA ranks. Before Coach Mitchell made the move to Grand View he was a part of the Wartburg program for 12 years, four as a wrestler and eight as a...2021-01-0437 min
D3 NationEpisode 29 - Seth EckerABOUT THE EPISODE
Three-time All American and Two-time NCAA Champion Seth Ecker joined the show. Ecker was recently announced as the new assistant coach for the Colorado School of Mines. Ecker competed for Ithaca College and has has some amazing mentors in the sport of wrestling since he became a coach at the DIII, DII, and DI level. A fun conversation with a passionate individual about the sport of wrestling and someone who really honed in on getting better every year, as an athlete and a coach.
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D3 NationEpisode 28 - Joel ShererABOUT THE EPISODE
Joel Sherer joined the show to talk about his role in the new wrestling movie "The Last Champion" set to be released on December 8th. Sherer wrestlerd at Manchester University and started an NWCA program at the University of Idaho while he was attending law school. Sherer is currently an attorney and still involved in the sport of wrestling out in Idaho as an assistant wrestling coach at the high school level.
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D3 NationEpisode 27 - Andy LausierABOUT THE EPISODE
Davidson Head Coach Andy Lausier joined the show to talk about his wrestling story. Lausier was a 3x NCAA Qualifier and All American for Lycoming College. He jumped into coaching right away after his competition days by taking a graduate assistant position at the College of New Jersey under legendary Head Coach David Icenhower. We discuss his various coaching stints at the D3 and DI level plus his out of the box fundraising initiatives when he was the Head Coach at Sacred Heart.
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D3 NationEpisode 26 - Elroy PerkinABOUT THE EPISODE
Two-time All American Elroy Perkin joined the show to discuss his story. Elroy was part of some great teams at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, they took home three team trophies during his career (3rd, 2nd, 4th) and 4 WIAC team titles. Elroy teamed up with Coach Fader at UW-Eau Claire after wrapping up his collegiate career, they're currently trying to bring the program to national prominence. This is an incredible story and a great listen. We discuss his college career, balancing competing and coaching, and what's next for the Blue Golds program as they continue...2020-11-2349 minD3 NationEpisode 25 - D3 November UpdateABOUT THE EPISODE
Gennaro and I dive into some Assistant Coach hires, current state of D3 Wrestling, and the first release of DIII Florankings; team and individual.
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). 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 wres...2020-11-1036 min
D3 NationEpisode 24 - Johnny "J Rock" JohnsonABOUT THE EPISODE
Happy November D3 Nation! We have a great show for you today, Johnny "J Rock" Johnson joins the show to talk about his story, wrestling for legendary Coach David Icenhower, the growth of RAW 241, and more. J Rock found the sport of wrestling late but really came on strong, he was a 3x All-American for Trenton State, now known as The College of New Jersey, taking 4th, 2nd, and 3rd. He has mentored and coached some amazing wrestlers in the tri-state, PA-NJ-NY, area. Just an incredible competitor and student of the sport, enjoy!
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D3 NationEpisode 23 - Josh MalaveABOUT THE EPISODE
Mount Union Head Coach Josh Malave joined the show to talk about the current state of the Purple Raider program and his wrestling story. Josh was an All-American for Mount Union back in 2012 and got his first Head Coaching position at Firelands High School in Oberlin, Ohio. He is now trying to bring his alma mater to the promise land and is off to a great start. In four seasons, the program has produced a pair of national champions, 14 national qualifiers, six All-Americans and a pair of top-10 national team finishes including a program-best...2020-10-2654 min
D3 NationEpisode 22 - Jason BryantABOUT THE EPISODE
Hall of Fame sportswriter and broadcaster Jason Bryant joined the show to talk about the early days of his career and how he found the sport of wrestling. Jason is also a huge DIII wrestling fan, he is passionate about college wrestling no matter the division. We also discuss the 2020-21 DIII season outlook and the continued growth of DIII wrestling.
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg Univers...2020-10-1953 minD3 NationEpisode 21 - 165-285 Weight Class PreviewABOUT THE EPISODE
My brother and I discuss the top returning wrestlers from 165-285. Just like at 125-157, a lot talent is returning for the 2020-21 season. Each weight class has multiple national qualifiers returning from the 2020 NCAA Championships and there are some solid guys that will be in the mix who missed out on qualifying for the NCAA Championships last season.
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current...2020-10-1251 minD3 NationEpisode 20 - 125-157 Weight Class PreviewABOUT THE EPISODE
My brother and I discuss the top returning wrestlers from 125-157. A lot talent is returning for the 2020-21 season, each weight class has 10+ national qualifiers returning from the 2020 NCAA Championships and there are some solid guys that will be in the mix who missed out on qualifying for the NCAA Championships last season.
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D3 NationEpisode 19 - Matt McDonoughABOUT THE EPISODE
New Head Assistant Coach for Cornell College Matt McDonough joined the show. The former 2x NCAA Champ and 3x finalist for the Hawkeyes joins the Rams staff after spending the last 2 seasons at Wisconsin. We talk about McDonough returning to his home state to coach, his passion for coaching at the youth level, the legacy of Mike Duroe, and much more. The Brands story at the end of episode is also a great one!
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D3 NationEpisode 18 - Ryan EppsABOUT THE EPISODE
Ryan Epps joined the show to talk about his wrestling story. He recorded 141 career wins and was 2-time NCAA Champion for Augsburg University. Epps was part of an incredible class for the Auggies and helped them win the 2019 NCAA Team title. The Auggies were favored to repeat this past March and finished as NCAA Runner-Ups in 2017 & 2018. We get into Epp's NCAA title runs, his DIII wrestling experience with Augsburg, his battles with the Wartburg wrestlers, and his future plans.
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D3 NationEpisode 17 - Ned ShuckABOUT THE EPISODE
West Point Associate Head Coach Ned Shuck joined the show to talk about his journey into coaching and his different coaching stops. Coach Shuck spent time at the high school and DIII level before making the move to the DI coaching scene. Coach Shuck was an Assistant Coach at Augsburg University and the Head Coach at Heidelberg & UW-Whitewater. We talk about West Point, his experiences coaching at the DIII level, his highs and lows as a Head Coach, and much more.
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2020-09-1457 min
D3 NationEpisode 16 - Danny SongABOUT THE EPISODE
Case Western Reserve University Head Coach Danny Song joins the show to talk about his incredible wrestling journey. Coach Song is entering his sixth year with the Spartans. Coach Song, G, and I go way back. All of our wrestling story started in Hauppauge, New York based on Long Island; Section XI. Over the years we have grown closer through the sport of wrestling, Coach Song is amazing friend and mentor. We talk about our LI roots, Song's journey to the University of Iowa where he eventually started his coaching career, his other coaching...2020-09-0749 min
D3 NationEpisode 15 - Nathan ShearerABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode features Washington & Lee Head Coach Nathan Shearer. Coach Shearer is entering his 10th season with the Generals and has helped transform the W&L into a competitive program, both regionally and nationally. W&L is coming off its best season in school history which had many highlights including the programs first Conference Championship in 41 years. We discuss the start of Coach Shearer's coaching career, why he made the move to Washington and Lee, the early days at W&L, the impact of Ron Tassoni, and W&L's new athletic facility updates.
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D3 NationEpisode 14 - Jake EvansABOUT THE EPISODE
Jake Evans joined the show to talk about his wrestling story. Evans had an amazing career for the Jackets of Waynesburg University, recording 180 career wins (All-time NCAA wins record). Evans jumped onto the scene during the 2015-16 season and never looked back. He was four President Athletic Conference titles and was named Outstanding wrestler for the conference twice. Evans qualified for the NCAA Championships three-times and reached the podium twice, claiming the 2018 heavyweight title in dramatic fashion. Evans used his drive and incredible work ethic to reach the top, enjoy the show!
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D3 NationEpisode 13 - Riley LefeverABOUT THE EPISODE
Riley Lefever joined the show to talk about his wrestling story. He recorded 158 career wins and was 4-time NCAA Champion for Wabash College, only the second DIII wrestler to accomplish the feat. Lefever is currently representing the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club and has his eyes set on the Olympic dream in 2021. We talk about his growth in the sport during High School, his 4 NCAA titles, "Lefever Fever" in 2015, his relationship with his brothers, competing for NLWC, and what competing in DIII meant to him.
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D3 NationEpisode 12 - Micah EliasABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode features Micah Elias, rising junior at Stevens Institute of Technology. Micah found the sport of wrestling late but knew it was a sport he wanted to try. Micah joined the Mount Olive wrestling program late in his high school career but knew it something he wanted to continue. Micah's amazing story is about perseverance and courage. It's a quick listen, enjoy!
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D3 NationEpisode 11 - Zach RoseberryABOUT THE EPISODE
My brother and I sat down with one of the most decorated heavyweights in DIII history, Zach Roseberry. Roseberry had a solid high school career placing three times in Virginia for Brentsville High School and capping off his career with a state title at 195. He followed that up with an impressive run for the Aggies at Delaware Valley University. He was a 4x All-American and 2x NCAA Champion for DelVal, he finished his career representing the Annapolis RTC at heavyweight in freestyle. This episode we talk about how he got involved in the sport...2020-08-1053 min
D3 NationEpisode 10 - Geoff RiccioABOUT THE EPISODE
We are starting the month of August strong! First, we are releasing the D3 Nation Anthem. Our new introduction song that was created by the talented Kenny Sukitch, a musician based out of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Next, our guest today is impressive wrestling media figure, Geoff Riccio.
Geoff Riccio competed at Rhode Island College and started his media company, Riccio Productions, during his undergraduate days in Providence. Riccio has done incredible work for USA Wrestling, DIII Wrestling, and much more. He has won a handful of awards for his work and continues to b...2020-08-0350 min
D3 NationEpisode 9 - Katrin PokalyuhkinABOUT THE EPISODE
Inspired by the #HowSheWrestles stories on twitter, todays episode is about the story of Katrin Pokalyukhin. Kat is a rising senior at Stevens Institute of Technology. She was introduced to the sport of wrestling in high school and decided she wanted to continue her career in college. After being accepted to Stevens she took the initiative to reach out to Head Coach Joe Favia about walking onto the men's team. She was the 1st woman wrestler at Stevens and has help grow women's wrestling at the collegiate level in the tri-state area.
F...2020-07-3125 minD3 NationEpisode 8 - Coronavirus CrazinessABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode my brother and I give an in depth analysis on all the recent DIII NCAA legislation surrounding COVID-19 and what it means for the 2020-21 DIII wrestling season. Below are all the resources discussed in the episode.
D3wrestle.com | D3playbook.com | ncaa.org/d3 | Jason Bryant COVID-19 Tracker
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Steven...2020-07-2735 min
D3 NationEpisode 7 - Joe RauABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode features 3x All-American and 2013 NCAA Champion Joe Rau. After wrapping up a great collegiate career at Elmhurst College, Joe Rau jumped right into the Greco-Roman scene and continued his success at the senior level. Joe Rau is a 2x world team member for Team USA and is looking to make the olympic team at 87 KG in 2021. This episode is our longest yet! Rau dives into how he got into wrestling, moving to the Illinois RTC, his growth as a wrestler during his college days, representing the United States and much more.
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D3 NationEpisode 6 - Jim MillerABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode features Hall of Fame Coach and current director of the Dan Gable Museum, Jim Miller. Coach Miller started his collegiate coaching career at Northern Iowa before taking the head coach position at Wartburg College. Coach Miller helped build the Knights into a perennial powerhouse in DIII. In this episode we talk about his path into coaching and how he ended up in Waverly, Iowa, the beginning years at Wartburg, his "Do it Anyway" philosophy, the transformation of the "Battle of the Burgs" rivalry, and much more! Coach Miller led the knights to 10...2020-07-1343 min
D3 NationEpisode 5 - Eddie SmithABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode features Eddie Smith, two-time All-American from Loras College. Eddie just finished up an impressive career with the Duhawks, he was a consistent force in the middleweights during his time in Dubuque, Iowa. During the episode we discuss when he started his wrestling career, his recruitment to Loras, the highs and lows during his transition to collegiate wrestling, and highlights from the 2019-20 season. Eddie Smith plans to continue his career at the senior level in Greco-Roman and will join the Loras coaching staff next season.
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D3 NationEpisode 4 - Nathan YetzerABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode features our first coach guest, Nathan Yetzer. Coach Yetzer was tabbed as the Roanoke College Head Coach back in March after spending the last eight seasons at Ferrum College. After wrapping up an impressive career at Edinboro as a collegiate wrestler, Coach Yetzer was on the fence about coaching but quickly realized he needed wrestling in his life still. In this episode we discuss how he got into coaching, how he got the Ferrum job, some of the highlights during his career at Ferrum, and how he has started to promote his...2020-06-2926 min
D3 NationEpisode 3 - Troy StanichABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode features three-time All American and 2020 DIII Most Dominant wrestler Troy Stanich! Troy just wrapped up an amazing career at Stevens Institute of Technology. We discuss when he started wrestling, training at the Edge Wrestling School under legendary coach Ernie Monaco, his battles during his High School and College career, his connection with Stevens Head Coach Joe Favia, and what he learned from his setbacks at the NCAA tournament.
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bon...2020-06-2247 min
D3 NationEpisode 2 - Nazar KulchytskyyABOUT THE EPISODE
This episode features three-time DIII National Champion and senior level wrestler Nazar Kulchytskyy! We discuss how he got into wrestling, his journey from Ukraine to the United States, his performance at the 2009 Junior freestyle Fargo tournament in a loaded bracket, his battles with Orlando Ponce during his sophomore season, his three national title runs, plus highlights from his international career!
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Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coache...2020-06-1543 minD3 NationEpisode 1 - New Programs & Coaching MovesABOUT THIS EPISODE
In the first episode of D3 Nation, we discuss the addition of seven new programs to the DIII landscape and the potential impact they will have on the current regional alignments for next season. After this discussion Gennaro and I talk about the several coaching moves that have taken place since the conclusion of the 2019-20 season.
7 new DIII Programs competing next season: New Jersey City University (NJ), Elmira College (NY), Emory & Henry College (VA), Shenandoah University (VA), Hiram College (OH), Iowa Wesleyan (IA), and Carthage College (WI).
7 Head Coach announcements, 1 Assistant Coach...2020-06-0838 min