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The MatBoss PodcastContinuing the Catrabone legacy at MichiganIn this episode Chad talks with three-time Michigan All-American Jeff Catrabone and his son Cam. Cam is a sophomore who recently committed to the University of Michigan after placing high at Super 32.About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for.Focus on coaching, not busy work
Improve through video analysis
Make data an advantage
Eliminate scoring errors
Increase exposure
Become a digital c
2021-11-1535 min
The MatBoss PodcastMy college rival, Appalachian State's Shomari RozierShomari Rozier joins Chad for this podcast. Shomari and Chad were college rivals - Chad at UT-Chattanooga and Shomari at Appalachian State (Both were NCAA Qualifiers). In this episode, they look back at their rivalry, the strong bond a rivalry creates and how wrestling has impacted Shomari's life.
2021-10-131h 05
The MatBoss PodcastMichigan State head coach Roger ChandlerMichigan State Head Coach Roger Chandler joins the podcast this week. We talk Spartan Wrestling and the positive direction they are heading. Roger also takes a trip down memory lane to talk about some great memories as a competitor. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for.Focus on coaching, not busy work
Improve through video analysis
Make data an advan...
2021-08-2547 min
The MatBoss PodcastJacob Newby and leaving when at the topThe conclusion of an interview with Jacob Newby. Jacob talks about the events that led to him leaving the Oklahoma St. wrestling program while ranked #1 in the country.About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for.Focus on coaching, not busy work
Improve through video analysis
Make data an advantage
Eliminate scoring errors
Increase exposure
Become a digital coach
2021-07-2652 min
The MatBoss PodcastJacob Newby and the goal of wrestling for your idolPart 1 of an interview with Oklahoma St. all-American Jacob Newby. Jacob talks about the early stages of his career and the desire to be like his idol John Smith. Jacob discusses the tournaments he won and who he beat that gave him the opportunity to wrestle for his idol.
2021-07-121h 01
The MatBoss PodcastSpeaking up with Dr. Airron RichardsonA two-time All-American at Michigan, Dr. Airron Richardson has quite a dynamic background. The Ohio native started his collegiate career playing football at Morehouse, a historically black college in Georgia. A chance appearance as a spectator at a wrestling tournament brought Richardson to Michigan. Richardson went into the medical profession, and recently with a group of other African-American doctors, opened up the first black-owned urgent care facilities in Chicago. Richardson has recently been in the news speaking up about the sexual abuse allegations against former Michigan doctor Robert E. Anderson. Richardson also talks about his battles with Tolly Thompson, Kerry...
2020-08-251h 08
The MatBoss PodcastCleveland State head coach Josh MooreJosh Moore, head coach at Cleveland State University, joins Chad Dennis on the latest episode of The MatBoss Podcast. Coach Moore, who spent time at Kent State before moving over to Cleveland State, talks about the dynamic of building a foundation in Northeast Ohio by recruiting the state and recruiting the region. Moore will also talk about his recruiting philosophy, selling the school, the growth of the team as well as the overall growth of the school. He’ll also touch on coaching in the same conference as his twin brother Scott, who coaches at Lock Haven. The MatBoss Podcast is a...
2020-07-031h 02
The MatBoss PodcastCody Cleveland talks about The Citadel and his coaching backgroundCody Cleveland, an All-American at Chattanooga and an assistant coach at The Citadel joins host Chad Dennis on Episode 57 of The MatBoss Podcast. Cleveland talks about his experiences coming from coaching at the high school level and moving into the college ranks, first at the Naval Academy and then at The Citadel, the Military College of South Carolina. Cleveland touches on the coaching opening at The Citadel after Rob Hjerling’s contract was not renewed and the beginnings of his coaching journey and what he learned from his coaches as an athlete that he’s been able to instill in his...
2020-06-2443 min
The MatBoss PodcastTadaaki Hatta on the Japanese influx at Oklahoma State in the 1960sTadaaki Hatta, a native of Japan and NCAA champion from Oklahoma State, joins The MatBoss Podcast to talk about the old days. Hatta is a teacher in Ohio and has been a longtime coach internationally and domestically in the international styles of wrestling. Hatta talks about the origins of wrestling in Japan and how his father was the architect for the sport there and dives into the wrestling back in the 1960s and more. Hatta also talks about why he came to the U.S. to compete on the college mats. Hatta also explained the rule changes the NCAA instituted...
2020-05-3155 min
The MatBoss PodcastPrinceton's Joe DubuqueJoe Dubuque, a two-time NCAA champion at Indiana and the current associate head coach at Princeton, joins Chad Dennis on Episode 55 of The MatBoss Podcast. We’ll talk about the state of wrestling with the COVID-19 global pandemic and what the impact is on college wrestling, Princeton and the sport overall. Dubuque also looks at the season that was, upending Cornell to win the Ivy League championship and the decisions that impacted the Princeton lineup this season. The MatBoss Podcast is also sponsored by Barbarian Apparel. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into t...
2020-05-241h 12
The MatBoss PodcastKevin Ward returns to talk about Army West Point wrestling and moreArmy West Point head wrestling coach Kevin Ward returns to the MatBoss Podcast to talk about the situation at the United States Military Academy in West Point, New York on Episode 54. Host Chad Dennis talks about the ins and outs of what the global pandemic means on college coaching, the recruiting aspects of it as well as the topics in college wrestling. Dennis also talks with Ward about the hiring of Cary Kolat at rival Navy. The MatBoss Podcast is also sponsored by Barbarian Apparel. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into t...
2020-04-221h 01
The MatBoss PodcastUnloading the virtual 80s bracketThe Virtual NCAA Bracket from the 1980s has been released and Chad Dennis and Jason Laflin will go weight-by-weight to talk about this virtual tournament being run via FloArena and as part of the Legends of NCAA Wrestling Facebook Group and the MatBoss Podcast. The MatBoss Podcast is also sponsored by Barbarian Apparel. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, n...
2020-04-141h 22
The MatBoss PodcastChad Dennis and his Harrison High School coaching roundtableWith no wrestling, Episode 52 features Chad Dennis and his assistant coaches from Harrison High School in Ohio will chat some wrestling. Join Dennis and Chris Baird and Eric Meyer as they talk all things wrestling in the current climate. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors In...
2020-04-091h 00
The MatBoss PodcastThe Life and Times of Johnny WrestlingJohnny Sebastian, a New Jersey native who recently wrapped up his career at the University of Wisconsin joins Chad Dennis on Episode 51 of The MatBoss Podcast. Sebastian was from the wrestling powerhouse at Bergen Catholic and started his career at Northwestern. After graduating, Sebastian was granted an additional year of eligibility and used it to stay in the Big Ten and wrestle at 184 pounds. Sebastian talks about his wild ride in college wrestling and what’s next. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely rep...
2020-04-0356 min
The MatBoss PodcastProdigy Wrestling's Nick LeForce and his path through weight cuts and transfersNick LeForce comes on to The MatBoss Podcast to talk about one of the most polarizing topics in high school wrestling, transferring. LeForce went to four different high schools in four years and has a unique take on the position. LeForce tried to balance the desire to wrestle with battling a broken back on multiple occasions. Host Chad Dennis joins LeForce to discuss the situations involving transferring and his opinions on it now. LeForce is currently coaching with the Prodigy Wrestling Academy. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you r...
2020-03-221h 22
The MatBoss PodcastWyoming head coach Mark BranchIn the wake of the cancelation of all NCAA sports for the winter and spring seasons, Chad Dennis gets on the horn for Episode 49 of The MatBoss Podcast to talk with Wyoming head wrestling coach Mark Branch about the situation and the feelings going around his wrestling room and others around the country. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, n...
2020-03-1459 min
The MatBoss PodcastBig Ten Preview with Chad Dennis and Jason LaflinChad Dennis sits down with college buddy and wrestling junkie Jason Laflin as the two host a Facebook Live discussing the upcoming Big Ten Championships at Rutgers. Chad and Jason go weight-by-weight on Episode 48 of The MatBoss Podcast. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase e...
2020-03-031h 28
The MatBoss PodcastOhio State heavyweight Gas Tank Gary TraubChad Dennis of The MatBoss Podcast visits with one of the viral phenoms of the 2019-20 season, Gary Traub of Ohio State. "Gas Tank Gary" as he's been dubbed, has become a fan favorite at heavyweight for his never quit attitude and his late match heroics. Traub, a walk-on from Sycamore High School, earned a scholarship earlier this season and after being thrust into the starting lineup after Chase Singletary was lost for the year due to injury. Dennis talks with Traub about the sensation that it's become on Episode 47 of The MatBoss Podcast. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for...
2020-02-1032 min
The MatBoss PodcastMike Gillette, the Mind Boss, talks mental training and wrestlingMike Gillette, the a mind coach and author of Mind Boss, talks with Chad Dennis on Episode 46 of The MatBoss Podcast. Gillette explains his background and how he's taken his experiences and it plotted a course to help people with their own mental hurdles, challenges and improving their mental training. Gillette talks about his military background, his work in law enforcement and then worked that into training situations for major companies. What does that have to do with wrestling? Some of it came about from the University of Iowa. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates w...
2020-02-0543 min
The MatBoss PodcastPurdue assistant coach A.J. SchoppPurdue assistant coach A.J. Schopp joins host Chad Dennis on the latest edition of The MatBoss Podcast. Schopp, a three-time All-American at Edinboro, is known for his amazing work on top while on the mat. We'll also get his perspective on the things good and bad in college wrestling. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work I...
2020-01-1049 min
The MatBoss PodcastNick Buonocore, founder of the Reformed Sports ParentNick Buonocore, the founder of the Reformed Sports Parent, joins The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis to talk about what's going on with youth sports. Buonocore has six kids and they participate in a variety of sports, including wrestling. Buonocore was a member of North Carolina Wesleyan's NCAA Division III baseball national championship team in 1999. Buonocore talks about how wrestling helped him be a better parent and how he's been able to form an organization aimed at making youth sports about youth sports, not about all the negative stuff that has come with being a youth sports parent. Find out...
2019-12-241h 01
The MatBoss PodcastIowa State assistant coach Brent MetcalfIowa State assistant coach, multiple-time U.S. world team member and two-time NCAA champion Brent Metcalf joins The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis for Episode 43. Metcalf talks about the Cyclones weekend in Las Vegas, what an athlete like David Carr means to the program, recruiting and the impact of social media and video on coaching as well as the upcoming dual with Chattanooga, one of Dennis' favorite subjects. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring s...
2019-12-1155 min
The MatBoss PodcastAir Force associate head coach Joe JohnstonJoe Johnston has the unique distinction of knocking off two top seeds at an NCAA wrestling championship in consecutive years. The Kansas native and past Iowa Hawkeye joins Chad Dennis on The MatBoss Podcast to talk about his wrestling career, coaching at Missouri and now his new post, coaching at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs. Johnston talks about the unique situation service academies bring to the world of wrestling and the student-athletes who have unique educational experiences along the way. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the vi...
2019-12-0541 minThe MatBoss PodcastAir Force Academy associate head coach Joe JohnstonJoe Johnston has the unique distinction of knocking off two top seeds at an NCAA wrestling championship in consecutive years. The Kansas native and past Iowa Hawkeye joins Chad Dennis on The MatBoss Podcast to talk about his wrestling career, coaching at Missouri and now his new post, coaching at the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs.Johnston talks about the unique situation service academies bring to the world of wrestling and the student-athletes who have unique educational experiences along the way.About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling s...
2019-12-0441 min
The MatBoss PodcastDr. Hawkeye Alex Meyer previews Iowa-Chattanooga with Chad DennisChad Dennis brings "Dr. Hawkeye" Alex Meyer to talk about the Iowa-Chattanooga dual as well as getting Meyer's perspective on the transfers into the Iowa program, payment of college athletes and some tangents on that. What is the going rate for what athletes can make in the summer? What's the deal with how Iowa does its intrasquad and wrestle-offs? How does a team like Iowa prepare for a team that isn't highly ranked? All that and weight-by-weight preview of the UTC-Iowa dual. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you r...
2019-11-1259 min
The MatBoss PodcastPittsburgh head coach Keith GavinThird-year head wrestling coach Keith Gavin from Pittsburgh joins The MatBoss Podcast for Episode 40. On this edition, host Chad Dennis talks about Gavin's prospectus for the 2019-20 season with his Panthers wrestling team and how the squad is looking to push through after a succesful dual season a year ago, but a disappointing NCAA championships. Coach Gavin explains recruiting in talent-rich Western Pennsylvania, program goals, scheduling concepts as well as the early season look at what's coming up. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, c...
2019-11-0827 min
The MatBoss PodcastPicking our teams and talking fantasy wrestlingOn Episode 39 of The MatBoss Podcast, host Chad Dennis returns with his college teammate, Jason Laflin, to talk fantasy wrestling as the two drafted after WrestleStat developed a fantasy wrestling engine for wrestling fans. The fantasy discussion centers around who's going what weights and where and how it's like other sports. How's it work and how's it going to work? About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport h...
2019-10-2357 min
The MatBoss PodcastAlex Meyer, 2016 All-American and medical school studentOn Episode 38 of The MatBoss Podcast, host Chad Dennis talks with Iowa alum Alex Meyer. Meyer was a 2016 All-American at Iowa. He's currently enrolled in medical school with a career based around medicine. Meyer chronicles his career coming from Southeast Polk, having to ride the pine at Iowa for several years before breaking into the line-up. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. F...
2019-10-1052 min
The MatBoss PodcastFour-time All-American and 1999 World Teamer Eric AkinFour-time All-American Eric Akin joins The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis to talk about his career, how the battles shaped him as a competitor, what it was like competing in an era of stellar U.S. lightweights as well as what it was like to go through his college career as a father and where his focus lives today with coaching kids. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app o...
2019-10-0448 min
The MatBoss PodcastRTC South coach and 2016 Olympian Dan DennisChad Dennis returns with Episode 36 of The MatBoss Podcast with 2016 Olympian and coach for RTC South, Daniel Dennis. Dennis talks about what brought him from Iowa City to Chattanooga after his run to Rio ended. He'll also break down what made the Brands brothers unique and creative coaches as well as the uniqueness of the pair outside of the wrestling room. Dennis also speaks on what its like to see former Hawkeyes coaching the Cyclones at Iowa State and why he's actually excited to see the rivalry get sparked. Dennis also talks about the role he plays with the regional...
2019-09-0842 min
The MatBoss PodcastMichigan assistant coach Josh ChurellaEpisode 35 of The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis features Michigan assistant coach and three-time All-American Josh Churella. Coach Churella first breaks down the run of sophomore heavyweight Mason Parris and his recent run in Estonia to win a UWW Junior World Championship at 125kg. Churella explains Parris' development during his true freshman year, what it was like for him to train with Adam Coon, the reasons the redshirt was pulled midway through the season last year as well as the rigors of the academics at Michigan, thoughts on the RTC situation and whether or not Parris plans to take an...
2019-08-2434 min
The MatBoss PodcastFour-time All-American Gerry AbasEpisode 34 of The MatBoss Podcast is with four-time All-American and three-time NCAA Division I finalist Gerry Abas of Fresno State. Abas talks about his start in wrestling in the Bay Area and how his speed, quickness and flash on the wrestling mat had its foundations in breakdancing in the 1980s. Abas talks about his classic match and loss to Iowa's Lincoln McIlravy, coaching his younger brother Stephen at Fresno State, watching the school drop the program and his feelings about it at the time. Abas also talks about his son Jaden and what we can expect from him on the...
2019-08-1454 min
The MatBoss PodcastEdinboro head coach Matt HillEpisode 33 of The MatBoss Podcast is with second-year Edinboro head coach Matt Hill. Host Chad Dennis visits with Hill to talk about the first year at the helm, the pride of the Edinboro program and what he's looking forward to as he heads into year two and the first year in the expanded Mid-American Conference, which absorbed the Eastern Wrestling League. Hill will also talk about the dynamic of the school, where Edinboro is recruiting and the rebuilding process that's going on in Northwestern Pennsylvania. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into t...
2019-08-0842 min
The MatBoss PodcastChad Dennis and assistant Chris Baird talk high school weight class issuesEpisode 32 of The MatBoss Podcast features Chad Dennis and his high school assistant coach Chris Baird. The main topic of discussion on this episode is the weight class debate in high school wrestling. Should we remove weights, should we shift weights. Two coaches with different viewpoints discuss it. The two also field questions from the live Facebook stream. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been w...
2019-06-2659 min
The MatBoss PodcastSoviet defector and Team Miron coach Miron KharchilavaMiron Kharchilava, founder of Team Miron, joins Chad Dennis on Episode 31 of The MatBoss Podcast. Much of this episode's discussion centers around how Miron got to the United States, his upbringing and depictions of life in the Soviet Union before and after the breakup. He also talks about his son, Carson Kharchla, the nation's top-ranked recruit for the Class of 2019. Miron will also talk about his time wrestling collegiately in the U.S. after spending time on the Soviet national team and his philosophy of being a state champion in life, not just on the mat. About MatBoss: Created by...
2019-06-191h 57
The MatBoss PodcastNJRTC head coach Reece HumphreyEpisode 30 of The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis is with New Jersey Regional Training Center coach and past U.S. World Teamer Reece Humphrey. The Ohio State alum will talk about the dynamic of an RTC that's based around two Division I schools - Princeton and Rutgers - as well as the recruitment of athletes to the RTC. Humphrey will also dive into his philosophy on coaching, his foray into beach wrestling and his thoughts on the Final X controversy surrounding the finish of the Yianni Diakomihalis-Zain Retherford series. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates w...
2019-06-121h 06
The MatBoss Podcast2019 U.S. Junior world teamer Brayton LeeIndiana native and 2019 U.S. Junior world teamer Brayton Lee joins The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis this week. Lee talks about his redshirt season at Minnesota and his expected weight class next season, but most of the show focuses on Lee earning the spot to represent Team USA in Estonia later this summer at the Junior World Championships. Lee gets into a tactical and technical discussion about his freestyle wrestling abilities and where that came from. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely r...
2019-05-3034 min
The MatBoss PodcastNorth Carolina assistant coach and two-time world teamer Tony RamosTwo-time world team member and current North Carolina assistant coach Tony Ramos joins The MatBoss Podcast for Episode 28 with host Chad Dennis. Ramos will talk about the decision to leave his shoes on the mat in Raleigh at the recent U.S. World Team Trials Challenge Tournament as well as a number of other topics including his recruitment to Iowa, his start in wrestling, wrestling at Iowa as well as "putting on a show." He'll also share his opinions on youth wrestling and the Carolina Hurricanes. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly i...
2019-05-231h 02
The MatBoss PodcastAmerican U. head coach Teague MooreAmerican University head coach Teague Moore grew up wrestling in rugged and talent-rich Western Pennsylvania. An NCAA champion and three-time All-American, Moore joins Chad Dennis for Episode 27 of The MatBoss Podcast. Among the topics discussed on this episode are Moore's background, why Pennsylvania's been primed to produce so many Division I wrestlers, the balancing act as a coach with RTC's, making sure your program is valuable to the university, recruiting in the age of social media and some unique proposals involving dual meets and scheduling About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into t...
2019-05-151h 19
The MatBoss PodcastUFC fighter and Northern Colorado All-American Justin GaethjeChad Dennis sits down to chat with past Northern Colorado All-American and current UFC lightweight contender Justin "The Highlight" Gaethje on Episode 26 of The MatBoss Podcast. Gaethje talks about how playing multiple sports growing up helped him as a fighter, his thoughts on Ben Askren in the UFC, the relationship with former college coach Ben Cherrington as well as working out with Georges St-Pierre before getting into the fight game. Gaethje also promotes the idea of working your way up, his current fighting options and cutting weight. Note: This episode contains some coarse language. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for...
2019-05-0746 min
The MatBoss PodcastCornell assistant coach Mike GreyCornell assistant coach Mike Grey joins Chad Dennis on Episode 25 of The MatBoss Podcast to talk about life at Cornell, coaching with Rob Koll and of course, what it's like coaching two-time NCAA Champion and U.S. Open Champion Yianni Diakomihalis. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate sc...
2019-05-011h 11
The MatBoss PodcastMatBoss U.S. Open Preview with Chad Dennis and Jason LaflinChad Dennis returns with Episode 24 of The MatBoss Podcast with Jason Laflin to preview the upcoming U.S. Open. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase exposure Become a digital coach For more information, visit MatBossApp.com. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @MatBossApp | Apple Podcasts | S...
2019-04-231h 30
The MatBoss PodcastArmy West Point Head Coach Kevin WardChad Dennis returns with Episode 23 of The MatBoss Podcast with Army West Point head coach Kevin Ward. Coach Ward's a Tennessee native who worked through his college career at Oklahoma State before getting into college coaching at Division II Ouachita Baptist in Arkansas. He's now currently the head coach at the Division I level About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on c...
2019-04-171h 29
The MatBoss PodcastTyler Brooks, OHSAA Wrestling Sport AdministratorTyler Brooks, the Director of Officiating and Sports Management for the Ohio High School Athletic Association and associate A.D. at Anderson High School, joins Chad Dennis and the MatBoss Podcast to talk about the changes forthcoming with the state wrestling tournament in Ohio. Brooks is the administrator for the sport of wrestling at the high school level in Ohio. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport h...
2019-04-111h 10
The MatBoss PodcastWyoming head coach Mark BranchMark Branch, head coach of the University of Wyoming, joins MatBoss and host Chad Dennis to talk about recruiting, youth sports and some of the inherent difficulties within the wrestling landscape of the state. Branch also compares and contrasts situations from Oklahoma State and Wyoming. Branch also explains how some of the rules work as he's spent time on the NCAA Rules Committee for a number of years. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring s...
2019-04-021h 10
The MatBoss PodcastBrownsburg (Ind.) head coach Darrick SnyderEpisode 20 of The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis talks with Brownsburg High School state championship head coach Darrick Snyder. Dennis talks with Snyder about the system Brownsburg has in Indiana and the two talk ideas on the dynamics of navigating the systems in Ohio and Indiana. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis M...
2019-03-281h 06
The MatBoss PodcastNCAA Preview with Chad Dennis and Jason LaflinEpisode 19 of The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis brings the return of college roommate Jason Laflin to talk about the recently drawn NCAA Division I college pairings. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase exposure Become a digital coach For more information, visit MatBossApp.com. S...
2019-03-161h 33
The MatBoss PodcastOhio wrestling legend Alan FriedEpisode 18 of The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis features one of the greats in the sport of wrestling, Alan Fried. A legend in Ohio, Fried is the first, and only, wrestler in U.S. history to win four Junior National freestyle titles. A three-time finalist at Oklahoma State, Fried talks about his days growing up in Ohio, coaching at the middle school level, why he chose Oklahoma State and why he chose to stay there after the team was put on probation and his battles with Tom Brands and the history around those bouts. Note: This interview is unedited for...
2019-02-211h 53
The MatBoss PodcastBuffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermottEpisode 17 of The MatBoss Podcast with Chad Dennis features the head coach of the Buffalo Bills, Sean McDermott. Coach McDermott is a former wrestler who remains a fan of the sport and has made that abundantly clear. He brought in Jordan Burroughs to speak with his team last season. McDermott talks about growing up wrestling in the Foxcatcher youth system, watching duals on the Big Ten Network, how he handled burnout as a kid, the issues with weight cutting, why lineman should wrestle, multi-sport athletes and who his favorite teams are to watch currently. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for...
2019-02-1342 min
The MatBoss PodcastJared Opfer, Ohio Athletic Committee DirectorChad Dennis and The MatBoss Podcast returns to talk with former Kent State wrestler and current Director of the Ohio Athletic Committee, Jared Opfer. Much of the discussion centers around middle school and elementary wrestling, the Ohio Junior High and Elementary state tournaments, as well as topics regarding retention and interest in the sport of wrestling at those age groups. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport h...
2019-02-0657 min
The MatBoss PodcastDylan Palacio is never at a loss for wordsEpisode 15 talks with the always interesting Dylan Palacio. A two-time All-American at Cornell, Palacio's personality has been on display since his wrestling days in high school. At Cornell, Palacio was a two-sport athlete, also playing soccer. Recently, Palacio has developed a following on various social media platforms and on this episode, he talks about his foundations in the sport, the "people's champ" moniker, growing up wrestling, pursuing goals, his academic struggles prior to college, characters and personas, wrestling in Carver-Hawkeye, being the "Deadpool" of wrestling and his L40 foundation. Note: This interview is unedited for language and carries the explicit...
2019-01-241h 38
The MatBoss PodcastIowa 174-pounder Michael KemererOn Episode 14 of The MatBoss Podcast, host Chad Dennis catches up with Iowa All-American Michael Kemerer to talk about his rehab and other wrestling topics. Kemerer will address the situation with the injury that cost him his 2018-19 season, what it was like growing up wrestling in Pennsylvania and at Franklin Regional and Young Guns and how he became a Hawkeye fan. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app o...
2019-01-041h 03
The MatBoss PodcastYoung Guns coach Jody StrittmatterJody Strittmatter of Young Guns Wrestling Club in Pennsylvania talks with Chad Dennis on The MatBoss Podcast. Strittmatter will talk development of the club, the goals and mission behing Young Guns, which has recently produced NCAA champions Spencer Lee of Iowa and Vincenzo Joseph of Penn State. Strittmatter started his career at Division II Pitt-Johnstown where he won a national title before transferring to Iowa and placing twice at the NCAA Division I championships. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need f...
2018-12-191h 10
The MatBoss PodcastLongtime Ohio H.S. coach Dominic DiSabatoDominic DiSabato joins The MatBoss Podcast for Episode 12. DiSabato spent 19 seasons as the head wrestling coach at Hilliard Davidson High School in Ohio before retiring after the 2017-18 season. He was a three-time Ohio state champion and NCAA qualifier at Ohio State University. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an a...
2018-12-041h 09
The MatBoss PodcastWrestling official Fred Feeney talking high school and college wrestling rulesFred Feeney, a wrestling official from Ohio, joins The MatBoss Podcast to talk about wrestling rules. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase exposure Become a digital coach For more information, visit MatBossApp.com. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @MatBossApp | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | G...
2018-11-281h 04
The MatBoss PodcastU.S. Greco-Roman National Team Coach Matt LindlandU.S. Greco-Roman wrestling coach Matt Lindland joins The MatBoss Podcast for Episode 10. Host Chad Dennis talks to Coach Lindland about the World Championships, training, growing Greco-Roman in the United States and much more. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase exposure Become a digital c...
2018-11-081h 00
The MatBoss PodcastSt. Vincent-St. Mary (Ohio) head coach & 2012 Olympian Harry LesterHarry Lester, a 2012 Olympian and two-time world bronze medalist in Greco-Roman, joins The MatBoss Podcast for Episode 9. Lester now serves as head wrestling coach St. Vincent-St. Mary High School (Ohio). Host Chad Dennis talks with Lester about his wrestling journey, coaching philosophy, Team USA's potential at the Worlds and much more. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy w...
2018-10-1658 min
The MatBoss PodcastBuchanan High School (Calif.) head coach Troy TirapelleTroy Tirapelle, head wrestling coach at Buchanan High School in California, joins The MatBoss Podcast on Episode 8. Host Chad Dennis talks to Coach Tirapelle about California wrestling, Clovis, weight cutting, rules, film study and much more. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase exposure Become a...
2018-10-091h 13
The MatBoss PodcastRanking the Division I head coaches on wrestling credentialsOn Episode 7 of The MatBoss Podcast, Chad Dennis and Jason Laflin rank Division I wrestling coaches by their wrestling accomplishments. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase exposure Become a digital coach For more information, visit MatBossApp.com. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @MatBossApp | Apple P...
2018-10-0356 min
The MatBoss PodcastOhio RTC strength coach Dustin MyersOhio RTC strength coach Dustin Myers joins The MatBoss Podcast for Episode 6. Host Chad Dennis talks to Myers about strength training for wrestlers, nutrition, supplements, Ohio State, Kyle Snyder and much more. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase exposure Become a digital coach For m...
2018-09-2751 min
The MatBoss PodcastEclipse Wrestling Club (N.J.) coach Matt CiampaMatt Ciampa, head coach of Eclipse Wrestling Club (N.J.), has been a wildly successful club coach for nearly three decades. Ciampa has coached numerous All-Americans and national champions, as well as age group world medalists. Ciampa joins The MatBoss Podcast to talk coaching philosophy, regional training centers, current state of the sport and much more. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. F...
2018-09-121h 17
The MatBoss PodcastJohnson & Wales head coach Lonnie MorrisJohnson & Wales head wrestling coach Lonnie Morris joins The MatBoss Podcast for Episode 4. Host Chad Dennis talks to Morris about building his program, evolving as a coach, recruiting, growing his team's fan base through events and promotions, competing against Rutgers, team expectations and more. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data a...
2018-09-051h 09
The MatBoss PodcastChattanooga head coach Kyle RuschellNew Chattanooga head wrestling coach Kyle Ruschell joins The MatBoss Podcast. Host Chad Dennis talks to Ruschell about leading the UTC program, his coaching staff, recruiting, Barry Davis, importance of drill partners and more. About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for labor-intensive pencil and paper scoring systems. It's the wrestling stats app our sport has been waiting for. Focus on coaching, not busy work Improve through video analysis Make data an advantage Eliminate scoring errors Increase exposure Become a digital c...
2018-08-2356 min
The MatBoss PodcastSouth Dakota State head coach Damion HahnIn the second episode of The Mat Boss Podcast, Chad Dennis talks with South Dakota State head wrestling coach Damion Hahn. They discuss what attracted Hahn to SDSU, what he looks for in recruits, how top recruits deal with pressure, as well as how he views youth results, wrestlers being held back, showing emotion on the mat and more. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @MatBossApp | Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS About MatBoss: Created by coaches for coaches, MatBoss for iPad® integrates wrestling stats directly into the video you record for each match, completely replacing the need for l...
2018-08-151h 08
The MatBoss PodcastAllen High School (Texas) head coach Jerry BestIn Episode 1 of The MatBoss Podcast, Chad Dennis talks with Allen (Texas) High School head wrestling coach Jerry Best. They discuss what it takes to build a top national program, Bo Nickal, transferring, scheduling, women's wrestling, fundraising, college wrestling in Texas and much more. SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW TO THE SHOW @MatBossApp | RSS JOIN THE TEAM And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that...
2018-08-0152 min