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H&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 Hays State wrestlers competing at their best come postseason action. Go follow Fort Hays State: Instagram: @fhsu_wrestling Twitter: @FHSUWrestling Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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 Stillwater ever. Go follow Brett Robbins and Panther Wrestling Club: Instagram: @thebrettrobbins @panther_wrestling_club_ Twitter: @thebrettrobbins @pantherwclub Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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: Instagram: @mitchieboy_fines @nycrtc Twitter: @mitchieboy_fine @NYCRTC Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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 @sammiessunshinefoundation Twitter: @jabeast88 @SammiesSunshine Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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 @asflavinww Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you may have to my social Twitter: @headlock4fun Instagram: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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: Instagram: @chasepami @goldrushwrestling Twitter: @ChasePami @Goldrushwrestle Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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 @alaskagirlswrestle Twitter: Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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: @mjb133 Twitter: @MJBravo13 Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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 @lifeuwwr Twitter: @AshSwordFlavin @LifeUWWR Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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_wrestling Twitter: @ElricCabell @NavyWrestling Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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 @CSCWWrestling Twitter: @AlijahJeffery @cscwwrestling Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!

H&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 @cbuwrestling Twitter: @CBUwrestling Send me your suggestions for upcoming guests and any other feedback you have to my social Instagram: @headlock4fun Twitter: @headlock4fun iTunes users give the show a review and rating!