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Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E73 - Lucas Steldt: Combat Wrestling ClubH&LD E73 w/ Lucas Steldt: Combat Wrestling Club Coach Steldt talks about his philosophy on womens freestyle wrestling and Greco roman wrestling. He’s not on a mission for numbers in his club. He’s looking to help the best achieve their goals at the highest level in Greco and womens wrestling. His passion and vision for his athletes is very clear. Go follow Lucas Steldt:Instagram: @combat_wcTwitter: @combatwc1Donate to Beat the Streets Gear Up campaign! https://national.beatthestreets.org/team/452398Every $50 donated gives a child $200 wort...
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The On Purpose PodcastEp. 176 - Cole ZempelCole Zempel is a school resource officer, former D-1 wrestler, podcaster and the head coach of Wellington Middle - High school wrestling team.Find Cole's podcast Headlocks & Lateral Drops on all major streaming platforms! Connect via Instagram and Twitter @headlock4fun.Want more The On Purpose Podcast?Find us on patreon at: https://www.patreon.com/theonpurposepodcastFor full episodes and more: https://www.theonpurposepodcast.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/theonpurposepodcast/FB: https://www.facebook.com/OnPurposePodcastOfficialFind Us on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-on-purpose-podcast/id1470553784...
2022-09-011h 03Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E72 - Coyte Cooper: Passion and PerspectiveH&LD E72 w/ Coyte Cooper: Coyte brings his passion and perspective into focus as he always does! He shares how he has found this passion and how he’s been forced to keep things in perspective. This episode is jammed packed with nuggets that anyone can learn from! He talks about the physical and mental hurdles to go from top high school wrestler in the country to wrestling at the D1 level. Coyte talks about his adventures to include being a professor, national speaker, mental coach, writing books and traveling the country with his family. Go follow Co...
2022-08-1847 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E71 - Richard Perry: OvercomerH&LD E71 w/ Richard Perry: Perry explains how his high school coach drew him into the sport of wrestling and how he ended up at Bloomsburg. Going to Bloomsburg was all about beating one team. We talk about how the Overcomer name came about and what the Overcomer Training Center in Connecticut is all about. Perry also explains what his next big goal is!Go follow Richard Perry and Chain Wrestling for Overcomer Apparel:Instagram: @iamrichperryusa @chain_wrestleTwitter: @IamRichPerryUSA @chain_wrestleVisit www.gritathletics.com to register for the GRIT Greengrass...
2022-07-2643 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E70 - Erik Wince: Fort Hays State Head CoachH&LD E70 w/ Erik Wince: Learn all about coach and what he’s building at Fort Hays State in Hays, Kansas. Wince has coached at almost every single level of the sport. He explains why he thinks he found his sweet spot at the Division II level. Prior to Fort Hays State, Wince has been able to be the first D1 NCAA qualifier at Gardner-Webb and then went on to coach the first qualifiers and All-American at Greensboro. He talks about the significance of being the first as a coach and athlete. Self-talk will be the keys to Fort Ha...
2022-02-1156 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E69 - Brett Robbins: University of Northern Iowa Assistant CoachH&LD E69 w/ Brett Robbins: He was coached by an Olympian and didn’t know it until years later. But the work he put in with that coach in regards to Greco and freestyle allowed him to find his way to Northern Iowa. Wrestling was his way to cope with his father’s battle with ALS. His decision to train freestyle over Greco for the senior level was simpler than it seems. Consistency has been a common theme for the Panthers this season and it showed in the State of Oklahoma this past weekend with Panthers first dual win in S...
2022-02-041h 02Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E68 - Mitch Finesilver: Duke All-American & NYC RTC AthleteH&LD E68 w/ Mitch Finesilver: We start at the beginning of growing up in a house with 7 children. Mitch has found validation many times throughout his life and it started with hard work. Didn’t wrestle to his own expectations at times so he did more work even if it meant a 9 pm workout. Talks about the opportunity to continue his wrestling career with NYC RTC and wrestling for Israel. I asked if there was a chance we could see WWE Tag Team twins in the near future. Go follow Mitch Finesilver and NYC RTC:In...
2022-01-201h 01Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E67 - Jarion Beets: Ponderosa High Head CoachH&LD E67 w/ Jarion Beets: Caught up with Coach Beets as he is now the Head Coach of nationally ranked Ponderosa High School. We talk about the importance of duals at coach and high school level. Colorado needs a State Dual tournament! Coach talks about what he’s learned as a first-year head coach. Coach is also a board director for Sammie’s Sunshine Foundation. He explains what the foundation is about and the families they are trying to help!Go follow Jarion Beets and Sammie’s Sunshine:Instagram: @jabeast88 @sammiessunshinefoundationTwitter: @jabeast88 @SammiesSunshine
2022-01-081h 05Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E66 - Ashley Flavin: Life U and Freestyle over Folkstyle for GrowthH&LD E66 w/ Life University Women’s Head Coach Ashley Flavin: Sparked by Twitter, Coach Flavin had something to share so we discussed! We discussed the intricacies of growing women’s wrestling. Refs, mats, tournaments, no problem. We also talked about Life U overcoming a bout with COVID and preparing for National Duals. Go follow Coach Flavin and Life U: Twitter: @AshSwordFlavin @LifeUWWR Instagram: @lifeuwwr @asflavinwwSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you may have to my socialTwitter: @headlock4funInstagram: @headlock4fun
2021-12-311h 27Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E65 - Chase Pami: Gold Rush Wrestling AcademyH&LD E65 w/ Chase Pami: Chase’s first introduction to wrestling was Greco-Roman practice. A talk with his church minister convinced him to pursue being a collegiate wrestler. The time Chase nearly became teammates with Jordan Burroughs, James Green and Jason Welch. Coach Slay followed Chase to Penn RTC. Chase talks about the decision to start Gold Rush Wrestling Academy. He’s found a unique way of incorporating a jujitsu-like “belt system” for his kids. Chase has a lot of great tidbits for those of coaching youth. Go follow Chase Pami and Gold Rush Wrestling Academy:Ins...
2021-12-161h 17Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E64 - Tela O'Donnell Bacher: Wrestle Like a Girl AlaskaH&LD E64 w/ Tela O’Donnell Bacher: Tela talks about growing up on the homestead in Homer, Alaska. How she was able to sway her school to allow her to wrestle. Tela gives great insight into why she thinks wrestling is so great. She is now diving back into coaching in Alaska on the regular and it took a trip to Pakistan to realize that mission. Go follow Tela O’Donnell Bacher and Alaska Girls Wrestle:Instagram: @tela_ak @alaskagirlswrestleTwitter: Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you...
2021-12-091h 07Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E63 - Marques Bravo: Discovery Canyon Campus High School Head CoachH&LD E63 w/ Marques Bravo: Coach Bravo gives us some good stories on Western Colorado’s Head Coach Charlie Pipher. He tells us how he was able to All American without scoring a single takedown. We also talk about the difficulty of an athlete dying and how he was able to support the family and his team through that adversity. We talk about the upcoming season for Discovery Canyon and how many wrestling classes should Colorado have.Go follow Marques Bravo:Instagram: @mjb133Twitter: @MJBravo13Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and an...
2021-11-251h 41Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E62 - Ashley Sword Flavin: Life University Women's Head CoachH&LD E62 w/ Ashley Sword Flavin: Coach Ashley tells how she was well on her way to working for the CDC, but instead has found herself in a position she never had dreamed of. Kristie Davis’ impact on coach is well beyond the wrestling mat. She tells us the differences between coaching female and male athletes. Go follow Ashley Sword Flavin and Life University:Instagram: @asflavinww @lifeuwwrTwitter: @AshSwordFlavin @LifeUWWRSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @he...
2021-11-181h 49Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E61 - Blaize Cabell: Navy Assistant CoachH&LD E61 w/ Blaize Cabell: We discuss growing in to a heavyweight. Coach Cabell talks about what he’s learned from all the great coaches he’s been around to include Tolly Thompson, Doug Schwab, Troy Steiner and Cary Kolat. The perks of coaching at Navy. Coach Cabell tells who has the best food: west coast, Midwest or east coast. Go follow Blaize Cabell and Navy Wrestling:Instagram: @blaizecabell @navy_wrestlingTwitter: @ElricCabell @NavyWrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4fun
2021-11-1144 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E60 - Alijah Jeffery: Chadron State College Head Women's CoachH&LD E60 w/ Alijah Jeffery: Coach Jeffery joins us to talk about the instant success he had at Indian Hills Community College and how he’ll bring those philosophies and ideas to Chadron State College. We talk about the excitement of women’s wrestling growing across the country. Most importantly Coach says he’s the best the ever was and ever will be at disco golf. He will take all challengers to include Ben Askren. Coach Jeffery talks through experience of wrestling on Stalemates Street League 2. Go follow Alijah Jeffery and Chadron State Women:Instagram: @alijahjeffery @CSCWWr...
2021-11-0456 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E59 - Lennie Zalesky: California-Baptist Head CoachH&LD E59 w/ Lennie Zalesky: Learning the sport quickly and finding his passion. Coach Zalesky decided to do something Different. He talks through his move to Alaska. He talks about the rollercoaster of a time he had as head coach of California-Davis. Now Coach Zalesky has been transitioning California-Baptist from an NAIA program to a Division I program in the Big 12 program! Go follow Lennie Zalesky and California Baptist:Instagram: @ljzalesky @cbuwrestlingTwitter: @CBUwrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4...
2021-10-2859 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E58 - Mark Branch: Wyoming Head CoachH&LD E58 w/ Mark Branch: Coach Branch starts us off by talking about mentally overcoming a devastating injury in the NCAA finals after gaining some life perspective. He talks about continual learning and adjusting as a coach. If you think NFL play callers have big sheets, you ought to try to read Coach Branch’s practice key. Branch has led a team that embodies the Wyoming culture of toughness and knows there’s some bigger mountains yet to climb. Go follow Mark Branch and Wyoming:Instagram: @branch_9497 @wyo.wrestleTwitter: @Branch9497 @WyoWrestleSend me y...
2021-10-211h 20Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E57 - Joe Johnston: Air Force Associate Head CoachH&LD E57 w/ Joe Johnston: Coach Johnston brings a ton of passion and energy to this conversation. He explains the difference between wrestling to try to win and wrestling in a way that leads to a win. We talk about how underrated Coach Jim Zalesky was during his time at Iowa. He tells us the things he learned from all the great coaches he’s been around to include Zalesky, Mike Duroe, Brian Smith and now Sam Barber. Coach puts his masters in psychology to work in this episode with some great conversations around mindset. Go follow Jo...
2021-10-151h 18Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E56 - Michael Moreno: U of Northern ColoradoH&LD E56 w/ Michael Moreno: University of Northern Colorado Coach joins to talk about the excitement around the Bears moving forward. Moreno confirms his fandom of Liverpool. Moreno talks through being born into wrestling and the significance to do it first at Iowa State. Moreno reminds coaches to enjoy what they do. Go follow Kenny Monday and U of Northern Colorado:Instagram: @miguel_mapemob @uncbearswrestleTwitter: @Miguel70kgUSA @UNCBearsWrestleSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4fun
2021-10-0745 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E55 - Kenny Monday: Spire Institute AcademyH&LD E55 w/ Kenny Monday: This week’s episode is about a man who owned a coffee shop and franchised a Subway on top of being an Olympic Gold Medalist to name a few of his accolades. Coach Monday talks about his relationship with Dave Schultz and their many epic battles. Coach gives us why he chose Spire Institute Academy and what it is all about. He also talks about his upcoming documentary on Rudis+ that is releasing in October!Go follow Kenny Monday and Spire Institute:Instagram: @boomonday @spire_institute_academyTwitter: @kenny_monday @SP...
2021-09-3057 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E54 - Taylor Lujan: Panther Wrestling ClubH&LD E54 w/ Taylor Lujan: We talk through World Team Trials where Lujan was handing out teeth. The desire to compete against Keith Gavin. Lujan shares his mindset and gives some technical nuggets when guys get to his legs. Going all in helped reignite his love for the sport. Go follow Taylor Lujan and Panther Wrestling Club:Instagram: @taylorlujan_ @panther_wrestling_club_Twitter: @little_lujan @pantherwclubSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes...
2021-09-1850 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E53 - Trevor Kittleson: U of Wisconsin-Platteville Head CoachH&LD E53 w/ Trevor Kittleson: Coach Kittleson talks about the decision to take the head coach position at University of Wisconsin-Platteville. He talks through the process of getting to know the team and getting ready for the upcoming season. Assistant coach Dan Olsen will be competing at the World Team Trials along with another athlete at Platteville this weekend. The team will be working in the dark. There’s no better team mantra for Coach K than Swing the Axe!Go follow Trevor Kittleson and Platteville Wrestling:Instagram: @trevorkittleson @uwplattevillewrestlingTwitter: @t_kittleson @UWPlattWRSTL
2021-09-1044 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E52 - Cruse Aarhus: 75 Hard midway report & WTT PredictionsH&LD E52 w/ Cruse Aarhus: How hard is 75 Hard: Midway report (00:01:42). Immortal Athletics Fargo results (00:52:40). How close are the States to adopting the European model of club athletics (00:59:30). NIL discussion (01:07:38). World Team Trials Predictions (01:17:11). Go follow Cruse Aarhus:Instagram: @cruser55 @ImmortalAthleticsWCTwitter: Twitterless75 Hard – Andy Frisella Insta: @andyfrisellaCharles Poliquin - German Volume Training: https://liftvault.com/programs/bodybuilding/german-volume-training-routine-spreadsheet-gvt/Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give th...
2021-09-021h 59Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E51 - Drew Foster: Northern Iowa National ChampionH&LD E51 w/ Drew Foster: Having all his friends in wrestling and finding success early (00:01:40). No hard feelings from Drew (00:04:06). Father Pugh and dust in the room (00:05:40). Ball drill (00:14:30). Pugh calling the shots (00:20:50). Breaking down the wall and becoming a National Champion for UNI (00:28:00). He didn’t do it alone (00:31:15). Shifting a culture (00:35:00). Bulking to 92 kilos for World Team Trials (00:45:25). Looking to lead the college ranks after competitive career (00:50:00). Encouraging kids to follow their own interests (00:54:45).Go follow Drew Foster:Instagram: @dre_nald_fosterTwitter: @dre_nald_fosterSend me your suggestions for up...
2021-08-2657 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E50 - James Wimer: University of Findlay National ChampionH&LD E50 w/ James Wimer: Starting young and never looking back (00:01:45). College wrestling was always the goal (00:05:30). Deciding to take redshirt after making National Semifinals (00:09:45). Making the jumps to National Champion (00:11:55). Securing a National Title with his high school teammate (00:16:30). Huntin and fishin (00:23:15). Find the love (00:26:10). Go follow James Wimer:Instagram: @wimertime157Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4funTwitter: @headlock4funiTunes users give the show a review and rating!
2021-08-1931 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E49 - Eric Thompson: NLWC & M2TC CoachH&LD E49 w/ Eric Thompson: Wrestling was in his blood and was the runt of the fam (00:05:00). Being Tolly-trained (00:10:39). Done with wrestling (00:14:15). Not knowing he was on a 52-match win streak (00:21:15). Feeling the love (00:27:00). Helping the next generation (00:34:10). Watching NLWC crush it at the Olympics (00:36:00). What’s in the water at State College (00:42:05). Just developing BETTER wrestlers (00:45:00). Put a premium on training rather than matches (00:51:30).Go follow Eric Thompson:Twitter: @GoldBearUSAInstagram: @goldbearusaSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my socialInstagram: @headlock4fun
2021-08-1257 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E48 - Haley Augello: Olympian & Beat the Streets Chicago CoachH&LD E48 w/ Haley Augello: Starting as her brother’s practice partner (00:01:50). Finding great support from her coaches and father from the start (00:05:00). Decision to take an Olympic redshirt and why that was so crucial to her growth (00:12:22). Haley’s Olympic experience (00:20:40). Finding her way to Tar Heel Wrestling Club (00:29:45). A love for the Asian cultures (00:37:38). When small sacrifices suddenly feel large (00:40:30). Predicting a women’s Olympic team title (00:50:00). Transitioning to coach at Beat the Streets Chicago (00:54:00). The coaching curve (01:04:33). Haley’s advice (01:07:28).Go follow Haley Augello and Beat the Streets Chicago:Twitter: @hayaugello @BTSCHICAGO1Instagra...
2021-07-291h 15Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E47 - Dave Zabriskie: National Champion & Elevation Fight Team CoachH&LD E47 w/ Dave Zabriskie: Two starts to the sport (00:02:20). Needing the redshirt year to develop (00:19:50). Learning a hard lesson at the National Tournament (00:25:57). His toughest opponent in the Iowa State room wasn’t either of the two Olympic Champions (00:35:40). Only football experience was in NFL (00:43:10). Senior level adjustments (00:53:40). Joining Elevation Fight Team (00:55:00). Colorado School of Mines (01:00:00). Strongman training (01:05:45). Acting career (01:09:32). Come early. Be on time. Work Hard. Stay late. (01:17:29).Go follow Zabriskie:Twitter: @David_ZabriskieInstagram: @dave_zabriskieSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my...
2021-07-231h 20Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E46 - Becka Leathers: World Bronze MedalistH&LD E46 w/ Becka Leathers: Rough housing with her brother and some professional wrestling (00:01:50). The decision to leave Oklahoma City University after winning a National Title (00:07:30). Decision to join Tar Heel Wrestling Club and a summer of 1,000 leg laces (00:10:05). Stepping away from competition as the number 2 wrestler in the country (00:14:25). Recipe for success on and off the mat (00:19:50). Olympic excitement and predictions (00:31:35). Becka gives her parting advice (00:37:00). Go follow Becka Leathers:Twitter: @TeamBA4LifeInstagram: @beckaleathersSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social...
2021-07-1540 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E45 - Art Castillo & Dillon Karajanis: Western Wyoming Community CollegeH&LD E45 w/ Western Wyoming Community College Head Coach Art Castillo AND Assistant Coach Dillon Karajanis: Dillon found singlets were a little uncomfortable and Art has been at it for 37 years (00:02:36). 5th in the state of Wyoming to All-American status (00:04:30). From workout partner to head coach for 13 years (00:08:10). Starting late didn’t matter when he bought in (00:12:10). Advantages to the junior college route (00:17:30). Your books are a priority in the Rock (00:31:15). One for the record books in 10 All-Americans in 2021 (00:37:10). Establishing relationships and continuing to learn (00:44:25). How the team takes advantage of the great outdoors of Wyoming (00:52:25). Full effort and do...
2021-07-081h 02Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E44 - Mark Rial: Buena Vista University Head CoachH&LD E44 w/ Mark Rial: Starting at the local YMCA (00:02:40). Dodger Tradition (00:05:05). Transitioning to 3 different head coaches at UNI (00:10:00). 2008 Nationals and Olympic Trials (00:15:28). Overcoming the disappointment of not making the Olympic team (00:21:40). Influence of Olympic Champion Momir Petkovic (00:22:55). Having fun coaching the schoolboys and cadets (00:29:45). Bringing stability back to Buena Vista University (00:32:25). Slow down and appreciate where you are at and what you have (00:38:45).Go follow Mark Rial and Buena Vista Wrestling:Twitter: @MarkRial1 @BVUWrestlingInstagram: @markrialbvu @bvuwrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my...
2021-07-0141 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E43 - Jessica Medina: Team USA Women's Developmental CoachH&LD E43 w/ Jessica Medina: Seeing it through lead to a long career (00:01:00). Trying to fit in without standing out (00:03:40). Coach boycotted the women’s national tournament (00:10:00). Difference between being the World Team representative and not (00:14:20). First female coach at the Illinois High School State Tournament (00:19:35). Transitioning from college head coach to USA Women’s Developmental Coach (00:28:07). Another all women’s wrestling event on the horizon? (00:34:55). Excitement around the Pan-American Championships and our up and coming female wrestlers (00:42:15). Closing the gap at the Junior level (00:49:30). Coaches build core values and train them to be their own coach (00:53:00).Go fol...
2021-06-2456 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E42 - Tervel Dlagnev: Nebraska Wrestling Training Center Head CoachH&LD E42 w/ Tervel Dlagnev: Transfers and FCA Truth & Technique (00:00:34). Learning to play mercy (00:04:20). Start of video study (00:09:00). The Kamaru Usman connection (00:18:20). The t-shirt slogans don’t help you (00:23:30). Training with Tolly Thompson (00:25:50). The original RTC (00:29:00). Receiving Olympic medal 7 years later (00:34:19). Would give up last two World teams to avoid his back injury (00:37:40). The decision to accept Nebraska Wrestling Training Center job and uniting the state (00:44:35). Village Inn All-American Burger (00:51:40). Love what you’re doing and be courageous (00:55:10).Go follow Tervel Dlagnev and Nebraska Wrestling Training Center at:Twitter: @dlagnevtervel @nebraskawtcInstagram: @NebraskaWTCSend...
2021-06-1759 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E41 - Bart Mehlert: Union Knights Head CoachH&LD E41 w/ Bart Mehlert: A family tradition, but no records were discussed (00:01:00). For the love of the sweat (00:02:26). Recruiting after junior college (00:07:45). “I was going to get back points or your shoulder was going to break.” (00:11:00). Different styles of coaches but always gave them respect (00:13:35). Helping hometown kids from Kindergarten all the way through high school (00:20:08). Community supports the long-standing success at Union (00:23:05). Sights set on Traditional State Title and Girls wrestling (00:25:50). Huntin’ and Fishin’ (00:30:25). Go buy your kid a chocolate milk after practice (00:33:00). Go follow Bart Mehlert at:Twitter: @bart_mehlert Send me your...
2021-06-1235 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E40 - Nate Engel: Oregon State and DAM RTC CoachH&LD E40 w/ Nate Engel: News and Notes – lots of coaching and athlete movement and a couple events in June (00:00:36). Coach Engel found the sport was for anyone (00:06:11). Ivanov’s guinea pig (00:11:15). Joining WCAP (00:16:30). Loving recruiting (00:19:00). Recruits do your research (00:25:15). Stanford’s return (00:28:00). Joining the Oregon State staff (00:31:05). Expectations for Colorado’s own Grant and Hunter Willits (00:36:45). The DAM RTC (00:42:45). Keep the sport fun and love your children (00:53:00).Go follow Nate Engel and Oregon State wrestling at:Twitter: @NateEngel @TheDamRTC @beaverwrestling Instagram: @nateengel @thedamrtc @beaverwrestling Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any othe...
2021-06-0456 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E39 - LeRoy Gardner: Head Coach at University of the OzarksH&LD E39 w/ LeRoy Gardner: Football and Basketball player turned wrestler (00:02:30). Being a little brother was best training for wrestling (00:11:10). Jim Miller talks national titles to secure Gardner (00:27:15). Not stopping to ask if he belonged (00:37:25). Working camps to becoming a coach for Navy (00:43:46). Running a college program while being on the other side of the world as a Navy Reserve (00:54:30). Coaching in Houston sparked a desire LeRoy didn’t know he had (01:06:38). Adding women’s wrestling to University of Ozarks (01:11:05). Meeting his wife at Junior Worlds (01:17:50). River Valley Wrestling Club supporting the Olympic movement in Arkansas (01:26:30). Importance of Charlotte Fowl...
2021-05-271h 44Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E38 - Josh Kindig: Talking a Return and Total Wrestling ClubH&LD E38 w/ Josh Kindig: Not winning a match for 3 years (00:00:50). Learning to love to compete no matter the outcome (00:07:30). Chasing down the competition and not shying away (00:15:40). Dad didn’t make it all about him (00:20:45). Focusing on yourself. No talk of opponent (00:24:00). Love for the color orange (00:25:45). Simplifying life and learning to put in a hard day’s work (00:31:00). Giving it his best shot despite knowing the seriousness of his injury (00:38:00). Nastiest duck of all-time is 2 all day every day (00:41:05). KinUdig a RETURN (00:59:00). Tony Ramos joining some Cowboys in North Carolina (01:01:00). Choosing to be a club coach (01:03:40). Where he f...
2021-05-201h 35Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E37 - Andrew Hochstrasser: Head Coach of Sons of AtlasH&LD E37 w/ Andrew Hochstrasser: US Women will be putting the World on notice (00:00:34). The benefits of a late start and putting forth the effort (00:04:40). Catfishing Nebraska (00:08:55). Trick or treat (00:14:00). Learning curve through college (00:20:00). Continuing to listen and learn at the Senior level (00:24:30). Team Hoch through and through (00:27:50). Helping a kid he never coached (00:36:00). The decision to join Sons of Atlas (00:37:30). The focus on the technique (00:40:15). Learn to love the sport in your own way (00:44:10).Go follow Andrew Hochstrasser and Sons of Atlas at:Twitter: @hochwrestling Instagram: @hochwrestling @sonsofatlaswrestlingSend me your suggestions...
2021-05-1346 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E36 - Jim Sanford: Hall of Famer and UNI National ChampionH&LD E36 w/ Jim Sanford: Fort Dodge City League Champ (00:01:00). From JV to State Finalist (00:05:10). 16th Ave Fort Dodge builds champions (00:06:35). Chuck Patton was the alpha (00:11:40). The move to Colorado (00:21:25). Coaching the Deagueros and leading Adams City to a Colorado State Title (00:24:40). Allowing the wrestlers to teach their peers (00:39:20). Colorado State University wrestling dropped (00:41:45). Excited to see the growth of women’s wrestling (00:46:40). Colorado wrestling making gains over the years (00:49:45). Pulled out of the stands to ref (00:53:50). Dodger, Panther, Eagle, Lobo…it always stays a part of you (00:59:55). West Gym should be on your bucket list and Doug Schwab is t...
2021-05-061h 31Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E35 - Travis Mercado: Colorado Mesa Women's Head CoachH&LD E35 w/ Travis Mercado: Getting picked up by his shirt and told to wrestle (00:01:15). Cal State Fullerton club experience (00:08:45). Coaching transition from high school to college women’s wrestling (00:21:50). Being named the first ever head coach of Colorado Mesa Women’s wrestling team (00:28:55). Starting from ground zero (00:35:10). The ins and outs of having 15 qualifiers for 10 weight classes in NCAA women’s wrestling (00:44:20). Building a team to climb to the top of women’s wrestling (00:50:55). Coach’s take on how to continue to grow women’s wrestling (01:05:45). Being the only women’s college wrestling program in Colorado and having Colorado sanct...
2021-04-291h 35Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E34 - Olympian Ike Anderson: Head Coach at Castle View High SchoolH&LD E34 w/ Ike Anderson: Wrestling was his path to leave South Carolina and earn college degree (00:00:35). Found coaches who believed in him (00:05:35). Joe DeMeo having an eye for Greco talent (00:08:40). Discipline wins the day (00:10:20). Failing and the importance of having a team that believed in him (00:11:35). Once an Olympian always an Olympian (00:13:55). A story I’m not supposed to share (00:18:55). Role as a National Team coach and how he transitioned to a high school coach (00:25:00). If you were a carpenter how many tools would you have in your toolbox? (00:32:55). Trust the process and learn how to get up fr...
2021-04-2244 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E33 - Alex Dolly: The IrishmanH&LD E33 w/ Alex Dolly: The movers, the shakers and the retirers (00:00:34). Alex Dolly didn’t win a single match for 3 years and how an Olympian inspired his career (00:07:20). Getting placed with a kid on house arrest during his official visit (00:15:15). Overcoming major neck injury (00:20:25). Medical redshirt finally granted (00:29:30). Wrestling for Team Ireland (00:34:00). Running the gauntlet trying to qualify for the Olympic Games (00:42:00). “You’re going to travel the world and see nothing.” (00:47:37). A recruiting trip to the British Open (00:50:00). The ExperienceS of each World Championships (00:52:40). Anointing the blood boy as his coach (01:00:47). Leaving the business of college wrestling to the h...
2021-04-151h 32Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E32 - Cruse Aarhus: Head Coach of Immortal Athletics Wrestling ClubH&LD E32 w/ Cruse Aarhus: Olympic Trials Breakdown (00:01:20). JB loss breaks me (00:06:23). Women’s wrestling shows it is here to STAY and they are leveling UP (00:14:55). No need for rule changes just consistency in making calls is needed (00:22:50). Favorite current Team USA athletes and foreign competitors (00:27:20). Coach Cruse had no choice but to wrestle (00:41:30). Never be a day you don’t do something to get better (00:45:00). Being a 103 lb Senior (00:47:47). Picking to be a Northern Iowa Panther (00:53:00). Bulking before bulking was cool (00:59:00). Transitioning from college athlete to PWC athlete to PWC coach (01:01:50). Starting Immortal Athletics Wrestling Club (01:11:05). The benefits of s...
2021-04-081h 46Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E31 - Kevin LeValley: Head Assistant Coach at Bucknell UniversityH&LD E31: Review of Last Chance Qualifier (00:01:00). Olympic Trials Predictions (00:04:55). Bucknell University Assistant Coach Kevin LeValley finds wrestling after a run in on the playground (00:26:18). Population 707 (00:29:55). Finding the right training environment to excel at the senior level (00:36:00). Wrestling allowed LeValley to travel the world and be grateful for all that we have in the States (00:38:05). The keys to the best 2 on 1 in the business (00:41:20). LeValley gives his perspective on some matches that caused some controversy (00:43:55). A return to Bucknell (00:48:20). He’s a coffee coach but ready to scrap at moment’s notice (00:58:50). Bucknell has its first All American since Coac...
2021-03-311h 14Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E30 - Charlie Pipher: Western Colorado University Head CoachH&LD E30: Review of D1 Nationals (00:00:34). Last Chance Qualifier Predictions (00:07:40). Charlie Pipher from the “First family of Colorado wrestling”(00:17:28). I’d wrestle for you if you were anywhere else other than Gunnison (00:30:10). Having your own dad coach against you (00:33:50). Recruiting kids with X-factors (00:40:15). Mountaineer assistant coaches and what they bring to the program (00:46:00). Highest collegiate wrestling room in the WORLD (56:35). Winning is thicker than blood (01:07:00). Improvement over outcomes (01:10:15).Go follow your Western Colorado Mountaineers:Instagram: @mountaineer_wrestlingTwitter: @wcuwrestlingSend me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my soc...
2021-03-251h 16Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E29 - Andrew Sorenson: Head Assistant Coach at U of Nebraska-KearneyH&LD E29: Team Titles all around (00:00:55). Guaranteed D1 Champs (00:02:30). Nebraska-Kearney Head Assistant Coach Andrew Sorenson was too rowdy in elementary (00:11:10). Cael Sanderson couldn’t find Sorenson at school (00:15:00). Learning from Cyclone Greats (00:22:00). The benefits and challenges of having his brother follow him to Iowa State (00:30:50). 2015 was best year of Sorenson’s life living in C.F. (00:35:00). Fulfilling a dream with his best friend (00:37:10). Super Region Champs to fear of missing the National Tournament (00:42:00). Point scorers and guys who want to challenge themselves are welcome at UNK (00:53:15). Coach’s parents always wanted effort and the work to match the goals (01:02:07). Athlet...
2021-03-171h 07Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E28 - Ethan Kyle: Stillwater High Head CoachH&LD E28: Weekend in review and weekend up ahead (00:00:45). D1 at-large selections and brackets have been released (00:02:00). Coach Ethan Kyle brought some Laramie temperatures to Stillwater, Oklahoma (00:04:16). John Smith came, he saw, he signed Ethan Kyle to be an OSU Cowboy (00:07:05). Being surrounded by Olympians and being Eric Guerrero’s training partner for the 2004 Athens Olympic Games (00:15:00). Steve Mocco makes his way to town (00:25:35). Weight check gone wrong (00:32:30). Coach Mark Branch’s recruitment of Ethan to Laramie (00:36:05). Caring for the person to help them become great wrestlers (00:41:40). “The Kick” (00:48:10). Convincing Miss Rodeo to move to Stillwater (00:50:30). Pick your sacrifice or see i...
2021-03-111h 14Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E27 - Buck Watkins: Winning Mindset Coach and Frazier High School Head CoachH&LD E27: Couple Colorado PAC12 Champs (00:01:00). Check out my Twitter for some schools we need to bring wrestling back to (00:02:27). National and conference tournaments galore on deck (04:25). Buck Watkins’ love for wrestling was created through exposure to high level wrestlers (00:07:40). Time in Texas catapulted Buck’s desire to be a coach (00:13:40). Work with Winning (Wrestling) Mindset to create DRIVEN athletes (00:18:20). Surrounding yourself with the right people and learning to finish (00:22:20). Helping small towns in all 50 states (00:25:20). Best experiences outside wrestling while traveling (00:35:10). Panthers “are the standard” for small colleges (00:40:35). Coach Watkins drops his advice (00:46:00).If you would like Buc...
2021-03-0453 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E26 - Duane Goldman: 4x NCAA Finalist and National ChampionH&LD E26: Heavyweight wrestling is fire! (00:01:18). Colorado natives showing out in D1 wrestling (00:02:50). 4x NCAA finalists and National Champion Duane Goldman’s start to wrestling and how he became a Hawkeye (00:05:55). Overcoming THREE 2nd place finishes to become a National Champion (00:12:00). Living in a police station in Switzerland (00:21:00). Coaching his son as the Head Coach of Indiana University (00:28:35). The pride of seeing former athletes go on to be great coaches (00:35:00). Moving the family and livestock to Colorado (00:36:50). Missing the sport lead to the W.A.R. aka Wrestling Academy of the Rockies (00:39:45). Bringing ALL the wrestlers together (00:44:10). 12 year olds ha...
2021-02-2555 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E25 - Jarrod Garnett: Virginia Tech AAWomen’s wrestling shows out (00:00:45). Upcoming Events (00:03:05). Colorado studs showing out for their universities (00:05:00). Virginia Tech All-American Jarrod Garnett fell in love on day one (00:08:20). What is Delaware wrestling (00:11:05). Peaking and making the right changes to become an All-American (00:14:40). Jumped at the chance to leave his comfort zone to join NDSU coaching staff (00:23:10). Adjustments from high school to college (00:32:10). 7 days of Knowledge (00:42:40). Wrestling represents people (00:51:35). Are you rowing in the same direction (01:04:45).More info on Beat the Streets and what they do: https://beatthestreets.org/If you can please consider donating to NWCA so they can ho...
2021-02-181h 09Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E24 - Heath Eslinger: A Better Way AthleticsBig time news for DIII wrestling thanks to the NWCA (00:00:55). Upcoming wrestling events (00:02:45). Heath Eslinger followed his brother to the wrestling room and never looked back (00:06:30). Left college coaching ranks to coach at his high school's rival (00:09:40). From coaching a high school power house to head coach of University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (00:12:12). Southern Scuffle comes to Chattanooga (00:16:50). Heath says bring on the duals (00:22:00). Layaway vs credit card success (00:28:50). Surround yourself with people who are honest with you for the benefit of you (00:33:05). Learning to follow before leading (00:36:34). (00:41:28). Keep them hungry for what they should eat (00:47:00).Go donate to DIII...
2021-02-1156 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E23 - Ben Cherrington: The Battles before the TitleE23: Heart goes out to my D3 people (00:00:34). Upcoming Events (00:03:15). Ben Cherrington’s start with wrestling and his draw to the sport (00:05:18). Cal Cherrington’s balance of father and coach (00:08:05). A run through Boise State campus (00:12:00). The battles to becoming a National Champion (00:15:30). No surprises cruising to a National Championship (00:25:30). 8 knee surgeries lead Ben to his coaching career (00:31:20). Lots to learn as the youngest Division I coach in the country (00:32:40). Beating an Arizona State wrestler creates an everlasting relationship with a UFC star (00:39:15). Becoming a student of the mma world (00:42:30). Ben’s advice: trust the process and enjoy the process (00:49:23). Ben gi...
2021-02-0455 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E22 - U of Wyoming Coach Teyon Ware: Its Always Sunny in LaramiePWC review (00:01:05). Summit 1 Predictions (00:02:05). Teyon Ware giving out some Hogan boots to start his career (00:06:20). Decided to ‘build his own’ at University of Oklahoma (00:08:00). Learning baseline D to winning a National Title as True Freshman (00:14:00). Pulling the trigger (00:16:35). There were no soft hands in becoming a World Team Member (00:19:00). Learning not everyone wrestles like you (00:31:30). Coach Branch advised Its Always Sunny in Laramie (00:33:00). Stance. Stance. Stance. (00:36:55). Come get your shine on at U of Wyoming (00:39:40). Training Leaders (00:44:45). Parents you are your kids’ biggest coach in life (00:48:30). Coaches let your athletes make mistakes (00:51:25). Please reach out and let me know a...
2021-01-2855 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E21 - National Champion Kyven Gadson: Be RARE & Black Wrestling AssociationBig 12 Box scores (00:01:00). Wisconsin RTC Underground 3 results (00:03:40). Upcoming wrestling cards (00:09:32). National Champion Kyven Gadson (00:15:00). Video proof of living room practice (00:17:30). Growing pains of coaching D1 to coaching your own blood (00:20:55). Kyven talks through his recruiting process and why he did the Panthers dirty (00:27:05). Kyven is the Founder of the Be R.A.R.E. Initiative (00:31:05). Go support at https://berareinitiative.org. Teaching emotional intelligence (00:36:30). Looking in the mirror to start the change (00:40:55). Black Wrestling Association inspiring change through wrestling (00:44:15). Go support them at https://www.blackwrestlingassociation.org/. Conversation is great, but action is going to lead to change (00:49:12). Encouraging those...
2021-01-211h 08Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E20 - USA Greco Manager Gary Mayabb: Passion and PurposeBig 12 box scores (00:01:20). Spartan Combat and Flo wrestling card reviews (00:03:24). Upcoming wrestling events (00:14:27). USA Greco Manager Gary Mayabb possibly a ninja in training (00:16:55). Mayabb’s start in wrestling (00:18:00). How great humans stepped into his life as coaches to help him become who is today (00:19:28). Self-doubt and going back to zero (00:25:10). Conversations with a drill instructor and his best friend led him to coaching (00:32:15). Surrounding yourself with great people and sustaining success (00:41:00). Walking into a Lion’s Den as a referee (00:44:10). Becoming USA Greco Manager (01:01:25). A quick Greco history lesson and the love of Greco around the world (01:06:00). Greco is the high...
2021-01-141h 28Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E19 - Loras College Associate Head Coach Trevor KittlesonH&LD E19 - Big 12 box scores (00:01:07). Bears over Cowboys (00:03:30). The current tentative schedules for Air Force, UNC and Wyoming (00:08:40). Spartan Combat and Flo card predictions (00:11:40). Taz is a demolition man (00:19:10). Loras College Associate Head Coach Trevor Kittleson started by following his dad into St. Ansger High room (00:19:55). Finding a way to wrestle while being a four-sport athlete in high school (00:22:44). Coach Kittleson wrestled for his father and speaks to that experience (00:25:20). Talks through his recruiting process and how he became a Panther (00:29:00). The fight with injuries to finding ways to learn and grow (00:30:45). Bringing his passion to Perry High...
2021-01-071h 44Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E18 - Northern Colorado Head Coach Troy Nickerson: Love for building a programE18: Tribute to Dan Hodge (00:00:50). Austin Gomez retirement (00:04:42). Battle on the Banks Preview (00:05:45). Flo Card Announced (00:08:33). University of Northern Colorado Head Coach Troy Nickerson’s start in wrestling (00:10:15). Desire to be great (00:12:50). Great support and ready to go (00:16:09). Recipe for success (00:19:00). Finger Lake Wrestling Club and learning ‘JFDI’ (00:23:50). Med school to finding his love for coaching (00:26:40). Decision to lead the Bears (00:29:00). Being voted in as NWCA member and benefits of being a member (00:32:40). A businessman’s approach to building a wrestling program (00:35:15). What Michael Moreno and Garett Kiley bring to the Bears’ program (00:38:00). Building a culture and finding athletes to fit that c...
2020-12-311h 04Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E17 - U.S. Women's Head Coach Terry SteinerEpisode 17: Review Flo 8 man bracket (00:01:20). Review Pitt WC event (00:05:40). Review NLWC vs Wolfpack WC (00:12:35). U.S. Womens National Team Head Coach Terry Steiner 's start in wrestling (00:24:20). Terry Steiner's connection with Colorado high school coach (00:27:00). Blessing of training with his brother (00:28:35). Choosing between U of Minnesota with J Robinson and Iowa with Dan Gable (00:32:20). Who was Coach Gable (00:43:25). It won't be hard to coach against Iowa (00:51:47). The decision to become the U.S. Women's Head Coach (00:57:43). Women making him a better coach (01:10:30). Learning to tell athletes what you want from them (01:16:25). Adding women to your coaching staff and next U...
2020-12-241h 54Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E16 - University of Cumberlands National Champion Jake SinkovicsE16: Wisconsin RTC Underground 2 recap (00:01:14). My zero confidence picks for the Flo 8 man bracket (00:06:55). Ideas for the Sun Devils (00:14:22). NLWC card predictions (00:16:28). Pitt Wrestling Club predictions (00:18:44). Two hand shove showdown (00:21:30). Upcoming Events (00:23:06). 4x All-American and National Champion Jake Sinkovics (00:24:30). Learning to tally 700 pushups (00:27:23). Is Indiana high school wrestling the toughest?? (00:35:00). High school heartbreak to University of Cumberlands (00:53:00). The low down on NAIA (00:58:30). All-American to National Champion by sticking to the recipe (01:09:52). Coaching at Cumberlands (01:19:40). Midwest Xtreme Wrestling and building the recruitable athlete (01:23:00). Know what you want out of your wrestling journey (01:29:20).
2020-12-171h 37Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E15 - Kevin Beazley: RTC profits and Love for the SportE15: Tar Heel Open recap (00:01:14). RTC Cup recap (00:03:55). Guest for the show Kevin Beazley's start at wrestling (00:18:10). Decision to go to Old Dominion (00:20:53). Becoming a Michigan Man (00:22:50). Differences between wrestling for a mid-major and a major Big Ten program (00:26:15). Injury strikes and dealing with the dark times that followed (28:10). Why does a Greco stud transition over to freestyle (00:32:00). Coaching at Old Dominion and dealing with the repercussions of program being cut from underneath him (00:37:30). Ireland doesn't know how to wrestle (00:49:30). Beazley tells us how we make the paper off of senior level wrestling (00:51:50). Decision to coach at Detriot Catholic (01:08:15). Chocolate...
2020-12-101h 13Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E14 - Tom Dolly: Wrestling Entrepreneur & Builder of EmpiresE14: RTC Cup Squad CHANGES at 86 kilos (00:01:20). Tar Heel Open matches to watch (00:02:15). More senior level events announced! (00:03:50). Special Guest Mishawaka Man Tom Dolly (00:06:30). Hey Little Man you need to do something (00:08:27). Fired by the Bishop (00:10:16). Building of the Empire (00:16:45). Parent buy-in (00:19:30). Coach-Father life (00:26:18). Headlocks for days (00:35:27). Building of Schoolboy National Duals (00:38:11). Building of Indiana women's wrestling (00:43:30). Club fundraising (00:51:38). 20 years later a thank you for changing a life (00:57:50).
2020-12-031h 05Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Day of GratitudeE13: Wisconsin RTC Underground 1 breakdown (01:20). NLWC breakdown (02:58). Tar Heel Open Preview (09:30). Flo RTC Cup Preview (13:03). Big 12 transfers (22:40). Next weeks guest announced (25:20). Gratitude Day (27:10).
2020-11-2631 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E12 - Pursuing excellence with Air Force Head Coach Sam Barber, Events and More EventsE12 - Events and MORE events (00:01:15). Joe going to the dark side of the mat (00:13:12). Quick Predictions for Nov 24th (00:13:58). Interview with troublemaker turned Air Force Head Coach Sam Barber (00:15:35). From New York to anywhere Iowa (00:18:24). Mike McCready's lasting impact on Coach Barber (00:21:55). Just some guys and an apartment (00:29:35). Auggie life (00:34:15). A move to Colorado (00:41:00) and finding his way to Air Force (00:45:35). Air Force pursuit of excellence is different (00:55:50). Differences and challenges of coaching D1, D2 and D3 (01:05:08). The Air Force staff (01:12:00). Remember the name (01:21:38). Coach Barber's parting advice (01:31:35).
2020-11-191h 36Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E11 - Reviews and Predictions, Bonehead ALERT, Who's in your 5Episode 11: Review of HWC event (00:01:22). James Green lucky (00:06:05). Review of Flo 8 man 195 lb bracket (00:07:15). Mark your calendars for MORE wrestling (00:11:35). Jordan Burroughs vs Zahid Valencia Flo card predictions (00:14:00). Bonehead ALERT (00:22:33). UWW Nationals (00:25:00). American Victory and In a Pit with a Lion on a Snowy Day (00:26:40). Surround yourself with the best 5 (00:32:20).
2020-11-1240 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E10 - Hall of Famer Ken Taylor. Predictions for the 195 lb $20k Champ and HWC Showdown.Episode 10: David Taylor vs Jordan Burroughs (00:01:02)???? Colorado studs at Super 32 (00:01:28). Predictions for Flowrestling's 195 lb 8 man bracket (00:02:32). HWC Showdown (00:08:32). Khabib Nurmagomedov legacy and what wrestlers can take from his illustrious career (00:18:39). Hall of Famer Ken Taylor's start at wrestling career on horse hair mats and TIGHTS (00:29:26). Ken's time at Adams State University (00:35:13). Ken's start at coaching and then transitioned to assistant wrestling coach at Colorado State University (00:38:13). Becomes head coach at Poudre High School before trying his hand reffing and back to being a head coach at Rocky Mountain High School (00:46:22). Ken's coaching philosphy and how it changed over the years (00:53:34...
2020-10-291h 21Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E9 - NLWC Results, USA Wrestling & World Championships decision, 133 lb CrownEpisode 9 breaks down the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club dual results. Meredith keeps his hair as interesting as his wrestling (10:39). 133 lb crown taken (13:00). David Taylor, you still mad bro? (16:22) Penn State young guns aren't to be dismissed (17:55). NWCA National duals cancelled (19:39). Fresno State losing their program (20:58). Could United States move to a club or European model for wrestling moving forward? (22:20) USA wrestling not sending athletes to World Championships (23:42). Jordan Burroughs opens the door for a December date with David Taylor (31:18). Coach talk: showing vulnerability (34:25). Challenge for you coaches (38:44).
2020-10-2239 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E8 - Bryce Leonhardt - U of Wyoming Alum - Natrona County Wrestling. Senior Nationals.Interview with Natrona County High Wrestling Coach, Bryce Leonhardt. Intro (00:00:45). Football star in the making (00:04:13). Windy City Wrestling Club (00:06:26). Why Wyoming (00:07:25)? Battles through college (00:11:25). Learned to make wrestling ugly (00:17:26). Coaching influences (00:18:22). Cheyenne Central High takeover (00:24:36). Does your coaching style match your athletes style (00:32:30). Is wrestling utilizing statistics in a meaningful way (00:39:00). Keep it basic (00:53:40). How long do you have to score (00:57:40). Senior Nationals breakdown (01:02:00). Is Andrew Alirez ready to challenge cream of the crop (01:06:25). Anthony Valencia frustration (01:07:06). Tough Snyder injury news (01:11:06).
2020-10-151h 15Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD E7: USA Senior Nationals breakdown and more wrestling events by the dozens!All sorts of wrestling event announcements and breakdown of USA Senior Nationals. Shout outs all over the place. Upcoming events (01:42). Jordan Burroughs puts David Taylor on mute (3:19). Jordan Oliver and Anthony Ashnault throw some jabs at Zain Retherford and Yianni Diakomihalis (07:09). Senior Nationals picks and wrestlers to watch (09:17). Jacob Kasper to WWE (32:10)! Give film break down guru Jake Hodges a follow (34:20). Getting creative as a wrestler to ensure improvements despite the current restrictions (36:00).Music: Western Rock Trailer by BigStyle on AudioJungle.
2020-10-0843 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E6 - Jarion Beets. All-American at Northern Iowa and coach at Poderosa High and Mile High Wrestling Club.Interview with Northern Iowa All-American Jarion Beets. Jarion starts off by telling us how he got started in wrestling. Mark Ironside connection (00:04:55). High School experience (00:07:00). College decision and a statement to Coach Penrith about getting his money when its all said and done (00:14:30). All-Amerian season sparked by a conversation with an Olympic Champion (00:20:38). Senior year struggle (00:32:00). Transition to coaching (00:39:50). Is wrestling community sleeping on Cohlton Schultz(00:55:50). Jarion's prediction for 8 man FloWrestling bracket (01:03:00). Everyone buying in (01:10:06).Music: Western Rock Trailer by BigStyle on AudioJungle.
2020-10-021h 14Headlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E5 - BTS and NLWC breakdown, Tweets, Hawkeye Hate and HardworkBTS (01:19) and NLWC event breakdown (05:46). Thoughts on freestyle criteria wins and losses (12:36). Professional wrestling like flair (15:14). Tweets from Gable Steveson and Cael Sanderson (20:38). Upcoming October events and some predictions of who could be in the bracket (23:35). Jordan Burroughs tweet on most marketable wrestlers coupled with a little Hawkeye antics (29:47). Discussion meaning of hardwork (44:47). Next guest announced (55:18).
2020-09-2456 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E4 - Bill Greenwood GRIT Athletics, Beat the Streets, NLWC dualInterview with Bill Greenwood of GRIT Athletics. GRIT's history and what makes it different (00:30). Bill's story-telling family roots (11:00) and who's carrying on the family tradition (16:00). Greenwood family bond (19:27). Balancing parent and coach role (23:28). Smoked Red Chili (35:05). Bill's thoughts on recent wrestling events and his picks for this weekend (39:30). GRIT sponsoring senior level wrestlers (45:37). Mr. Headlock's picks for Beat the Streets and Nittany Lion Wrestling Club dual (52:20).
2020-09-1759 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E3 - Professional Wrestling League, Beat the Streets and NLWC Lineups, Wrestler popped for illegal substanceAnnouncement of lineups for Beat the Streets and NLWC(00:48). Wrestler popped for illegal substance. Couple guys thankful for COVID (5:27) . Real Woods Transfer news (8:25). Professional wrestling league and wrestling fans uniting to support all four styles of wrestling (10:01). Follow of the Week (24:15). Big Announcement (26:57).
2020-09-1028 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LD Full E2 - Wrestling Underground Review, Suspicious wrestling, WUG 2 selections, Coach DevelopmentHeadlocks and Laterals Drops Episode 2. Wrestling Underground 1 review: break down of matches, Greco match was suspiciously entertaining, plus/minuses of the event. Played match maker for WUG2. The importance of developing as a coach. Follow of the week.
2020-09-0246 minHeadlocks & Lateral DropsH&LDEpisode 1: Predictions for upcoming Wrestling Underground 1. Taking care of our athletes during COVID and my recommended follow of the wEpisode 1: Predictions for upcoming Wrestling Underground 1. Taking care of our athletes during COVID and my recommended follow of the week.
2020-08-2726 min