Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

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#393 Bryan Medlin - World Cup 2022 Breakdown Dec 13, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Bryan Medlin is the Head Coach of the Illini RTC. He recently coached Zane Richards to a 2-0 weekend at the World Cup, where Team USA beat Iran in the finals. In this episode we break-down all of the action from men’s freestyle. * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. All donations made before Giving Tuesday (November 29) will be matched at 100%. Donate now! -LINK: BTSChicago.Org/Donate PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store.

#392 Tim Cysewski - Gable-Trained Former Northwestern Coach, Midlands Director Dec 09, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Tim Cysewski is the Director of the Midlands Tournament. For 20 years he was the Head Coach at Northwestern. Twice he led the Cats to the NCAA team podium, taking fourth in 1990 and 2007. Before Northwestern, Tim wrestled for the legendary Dan Gable at the University of Iowa where he was a one-time All American. * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. All donations made before Giving Tuesday (November 29) will be matched at 100%. Donate now! -LINK: BTSChicago.Org/Donate PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store.

#391 Luke Becker - NCAA Champion, Head Assistant Coach for Minnesota Dec 06, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Luke Becker is a former NCAA champion and is the Head Assistant Coach at Minnesota. Enjoy! * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. All donations made before Giving Tuesday (November 29) will be matched at 100%. Donate now! -LINK: BTSChicago.Org/Donate PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store.

#390 Darrion Caldwell - NCAA Champion Talks Metcalf & Origin Story Nov 30, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Darrion Caldwell is a former NCAA champion for North Carolina State. He beat Brent Metcalf in one of the most legendary NCAA finals of all time. After wrestling, Darrion fought MMA professionally with Bellator. Enjoy folks! (Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers Are Warriors) * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. Donate now at BTSChicago.Org/Donate PRESENTED BY ATHLETIC GREENS This episode is presented by Athletic Greens. Get a free, one-year supply of Vitamin D droplets plus five free travel packs when you go to AthleticGreens.com/WCML

#389 Ben Askren - Olympian, 2x NCAA Champ, Author of New Memoir Nov 27, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Ben Askren is a 2x NCAA Champion and a 2x Hodge Trophy Winner. On the international scene, Ben represented Team USA at the 2008 Olympics. In MMA, Ben won multiple world titles for Bellator and ONE. Recently, Ben released his memoir, Funky, which dives into Ben’s journey from a chubby 5th grader just getting started in wrestling to his climb to the top of folkstyle wrestling. I loved this book and hope you do as well. Enjoy! (Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers are Warriors) * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. All donations made before Giving Tuesday (November 29) will be matched at 100%. Donate now! -LINK: BTSChicago.Org/Donate PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store.

#388 Joe Silvestro - St Eds State Champ, Marmion Academy Coach Nov 23, 2022

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#388 Joe Silvestro - St Eds State Champ, Marmion Academy Coach by Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

#387 Joe Russell - Team USA Coach, 3x NCAA Champion Assistant Coach for Minnesota Nov 21, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Joe Russell is the Manager of Freestyle Programs for USA Wrestling. He was the Head Coach at George Mason, and was an assistant coach at Minnesota from 1996-2011. During that time, the Gophers won three NCAA team titles. Enjoy this one! * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. All donations made before Giving Tuesday (November 29) will be matched 100%. Donate now! -LINK: BTSChicago.Org/Donate PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store. (Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers Are Warriors)

#386 Mean Gene Mills - 2x NCAA Champ, Olympian Nov 15, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Gene Mills is a 2x NCAA champion, Olympian and pioneer of the pinning hold, The Mills. Enjoy! * PRESENTED BY QUANT This episode is presented by Quant Wrestling. Quant combines data analytics with the sport of collegiate wrestling by tracking and timing every activity in a wrestling match to produce 550 statistics that update daily. Quant takes match activities and reduces them to data, statistics, analytics and ultimately… insights. Download the Quant Wrestling app now on the Apple App Store.

#385 Frank Popolizio - Journeymen Wrestling Founder, National Duals Promoter Nov 09, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Frank Popolizio is the founder of Journeymen Wrestling. He’s the organizer of the Collegiate National Duals, the Journeymen Classic and many, many other camps and events. Enjoy! * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. All donations made before Giving Tuesday (November 29) will be matched 100%. Donate now! -LINK: BTSChicago.Org/Donate

#384 Mike Poeta - Illinois Head Coach, 5x Fargo Champ, 2x NCAA Finalist Nov 07, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Mike Poeta is the Head Coach at the University of Illinois. As a wrestler, Coach Poeta was a 5x Fargo Champ and 2x NCAA Finalist. Enjoy this one! (Photo: Tony Rotundo / Wrestlers Are Warriors) * PRESENTED BY BEAT THE STREETS CHICAGO This episode is presented by Beat the Streets Chicago. Help Chicago youth experience the life-changing power of wrestling with a donation to Beat the Streets Chicago. All donations made before Giving Tuesday (November 29) will be matched 100%. Donate now! -LINK: BTSChicago.Org/Donate

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