Wrestling Changed My Life (Wrestling Podcast)

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#363 Jeff McGinness - Hawkeye 2x NCAA Champ, 4x Iowa High School State Champ Aug 23, 2022

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Jeff McGinness was a 2x NCAA champion for the Iowa Hawks, where he wrestled for the legendary Dan Gable. In high school, Jeff was a 4x, undefeated state champ. Today, Jeff is the head women’s coach at Simpson College. Enjoy this one!

#362 Ryan Prater - 2014 NCAA D3 Champ and 2007 IL State Champ Aug 15, 2022

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Ryan Prater was the 2014 NCAA Division III champion, after winning an Illinois state title in 2007. Today, Ryan coaches with former Illini All American Jordan Blanton at the Relentless Training Center. Enjoy!

#361 Mark Hahn - Glenbard North HOF Coach (Tony Ramos, Austin Gomez) Aug 12, 2022

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Mark Hahn is one of the most accomplished high school coaches in Illinois history. During his tenure, he led Glenbard North to a 716-153 record, a 127-0 conference record and a state title in 2011. Hahn has coached Tony Ramos, Mike Palazzo and Austin Gomez, among countless other studs. Enjoy this one folks!

#360 Jack Griffin - NCAA Champion and Sr Associate AD for Northwestern Aug 04, 2022

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Jack Griffin is an NCAA champion and two-time All American for Northwestern. Today, Jack is still at Northwestern and works in fundraising for the athletic department. Enjoy!

#359 Myles Amine - Olympic Bronze Medalist, 5x All American Aug 03, 2022

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE Myles Amine is an Olympic Bronze Medalist and a 5x All American for the University of Michigan. His coaches include Sean Bormet, Kevin Jackson and Sergei Beloglazov. Enjoy! (Photo: Tony Rotundo). * PRESENTED BY SPARTAN COMBAT This episode is presented by Spartan Combat. Submit your 2022-2023 custom team orders now at SpartanCombat.com. * FANS If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews! * FOLLOW the PODCAST Twitter: @Ryan_N_Warner Instagram: Wrestling Changed My Life Facebook: Wrestling Changed My Life Website: wrestlingchangedmylife.com Shop merchandise at our Online Store: Store.WrestlingChangedMyLife.com *** ABOUT Presented by Spartan Combat, the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast features long-form interviews with amateur wrestlers - past and current - MMA fighters and titans of industry. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday, where host Ryan Warner talks college wrestling, Olympic wrestling and more with some of the biggest names in the sport. Wrestling Changed My Life also produces original audio documentaries including Slaying Saitiev, The Smiths and Gable the GOAT.

#358 Jeremy Bailer and Ben Hatta - Producers for Team Foxcatcher and Angle Jul 28, 2022

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Jeremy Bailer and Ben Hatta were teammates while wrestling at the University of Pennsylvania under coach Roger Reina. They were executive producers on Team Foxcatcher, and producers for the new Kurt Angle documentary, Angle. You can watch Angle this Sunday on A&E.

#357 Luke Fickell - Head Football Coach University of Cincinnati Jul 25, 2022

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Luke Fickell is the head football coach at the University of Cincinnati. Last season, Coach Fickell was the consensus coach of the year and his UC squad fell to Nick Saban’s Alabama in the CFP semi-finals, marking the first time a non-power 5 school made the CFP. Back in Coach Fickell’s wrestling days, he was a 3x state champ for DeSales High School. Enjoy!

#356 Tadaaki Hatta - NCAA Champion, 8x Olympic Coach Jul 22, 2022

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Tadaaki Hatta is a former NCAA champion for Oklahoma State. Born in Japan, Tadaaki was part of the wave of Japanese wrestlers who competed for the Cowboys in the 1960s and 1970s. After retiring, Tadaaki coached 8 Olympic teams, and for many years, was an assistant at St. Ed’s in Ohio. Enjoy!

#355 Mo Tavakolian - Iranian American Ambassador, Hedge Fund Manager Jul 17, 2022

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Hooman “Mo” Tavakolian is a former Hofstra wrestler who now serves as the chief compliance officer at a Hedge Fund on Wall Street. Mo, who was born in Iran, was instrumental in bridging the gap between the Iranian and the US national teams at the 2017 world cup. For his efforts, he was named to the New York chapter of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. Mo also runs a nonprofit called Hoomanities with a mission to reinstate hope in humanity through sports. Mo has also written a book called Hoomans Hope. Enjoy! (Picture: Justin Hoch)

#354 Zane Richards - 2x All American, National Team Member Jul 13, 2022

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Zane Richards is an Illinois legend. He’s a 2x All American, 2x state champion and a 2x Fargo Champ. Most recently, Zane made the USA National Team. Enjoy this one! (Picture: Tony Rotundo)

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