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Coach Waters was a three time State Placer for the Flint Northern Vikings capping his prep career with a State Title. He went on to compete for the University of Michigan where he was a three time National Qualifier. He returned to his Alma Mater as an Assistant Coach. During that four year the Vikings won four district titles, one regional title and a Team State Title in 1995. He took over the Bridgeport Bearcat program and was able to lead them to success winning three Team District Titles, and crowning the school’s first State champion in Charlie Sageman. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Brunger coached for 11 years at the high school level at Muskegon Orchard View, Williamston, Muskegon Reeths-Puffer and Muskegon Catholic Central. At MCC his team has finished top twenty in the nation four times as a team. They also had a6th place finish at the National Duals in 2014. During his tenure he mentored 52 national qualifiers with 10 All-Americans, and a National Champion. As a competitor he was an all state grappler for the Williamston High School under the tutelage of Hall of Famer Coach Jim Mooney. At MCC he was voted most improved wrestler and was JUCO Academic All American for Hall of Famer Coach Ron Gaffner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Going into his 17th year on the sidelines Coach Palazzolo teams have won 11 District Titles, and 3 Regional titles making the Semifinals in 2016. He has coached 27 placers, 9 finalists and 7 state champions. He has 181 career dual victories. He is also founder of the Dark Horse Wrestling Club that promotes youth thru high school wrestling in the Ann Arbor area. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Tyler Dotson was a State Qualifier at South Haven High School. After his competitive career was over he went into Officiating from the youth all the way to the high school level. He’s officiated in six MHSAA State Finals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach McGraw competed for the Cougars of Grand Rapids Catholic Central where he was a four year starter. After competing he coached several years for GRCC before joining the Bay City Western Staff. He has mentored one state champ and three all state athletes. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

National Wrestling Hall of Famer Scott Strickler has been involved in the sport of wrestling for over fifty years. His seven year run at Clarkston High School his teams won 121 Duals including the 1991 Class A State Title. As an official he officiated numerous State Final Events in both team and individual. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Waldo was a Four State Champion and Junior National All American during his prep career. He competed for Nebraska and Central Michigan before injuries cut his career short. As a Coach over the past decade he has mentored multiple athletes to State Titles and State Placement. Currently he is the Head Coach at Grand Rapids Catholic Central. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach T recaps the 2021-2022 season, and gives advice to athletes and coaches for preparation for the offseason. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Bourdro was State Finalist for Armada High School. He started his collegian career at the University of Michigan before transferring to Michigan State. At MSU he was a Two Time NCAA Qualifier for Michigan State. He has been a part of the Lowell program for over fifteen years with the last eight as the Head Coach. During that time the Red Arrows have nine straight team State Titles. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Three Time State Champion for the Grandville Bulldogs. He went on to Central Michigan where he was two time All American. He came back to his Alma Mater leading them to multiple OK Red, District and Regional Titles. He has coached a slew of All Staters and a State Champion. Recently he was inducted to the Grandville High School and Central Michigan University’s Hall of Fame. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Johnson was four time state placer, three time finalist and State Champion for the Rockford Rams coached by Hall of Famer Don Rhinehart. He was a letter winner at Eastern Michigan University. He was assistant coach on the Brighton Bulldog staff. Now he is the Director of Content for Michigan Grappler. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Wood was a Two Time State Placer for the Clarkston Wolves, and a Fargo All American for Team Michigan. He competed for Eastern Michigan and Northern Michigan in College. He was assistant at Rochester, Waterford Kettering and Oxford. He got his first Head Coaching at Troy. He came back to Clarkston and won three Regional Coach of the Year Awards, and his team made the Team States multiple times during his tenure. Now he is leading the Lapeer Lightning. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hook and Catch Club founder Corey Ottgen has been involved the sport wrestling, and Mix Martial Arts for over twenty years. His club has produced 17 youth state qualifiers, 10 state medalists, 6 national qualifiers and 5 All Americans in the past three seasons. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hutch was Three Time All American and Two Time Academic All America at Ferris State. He coached at Howell High School from 1997-2004 where they won multiple District titles and a Regional Championship. He is currently the Assistant Director for the Michigan High School Athletic Association. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Hesperia Head Coach Mark Arbogast has been a part of the Panther program since youth. As an Assistant he has contributed to multiple District and Regional Titles culminating with the State Title in 2008. This fall he took the reins from longtime Coach Doug Baird. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Former Dundee Head Coach Tim Roberts led his Vikings teams to an remarkable 23 straight District Titles, 22 Regionals Titles and 10 Team State Titles. In 2020 he was selected as the National Boys Wrestling Coach of the Year. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Max was a Three Time State Placer and State Champ for the Davison Cardinals led by Hall of Fame Coach Roy Hall. Now he is volunteer assistant coach at Flint Kearsley High School. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

A Hazel Park product Coach Ethridge coach the Warriors of Chip Hills for 18 years. In that time the wrestling program won 11 conference titles, 14 district titles, 11 regional crowns. His teams won over 500 duals during his tenure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Bode has been a staple in the Saginaw area as he has spent 35 years as the Head Coach at MLS, and amassed over 400 Dual Meet victories. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Matt has been a Official for nearly two decades. He’s officiated multiple sports for the MHSAA including Football and Baseball. He is also State Finals official for wrestling. On this episode he talks about his background, what makes a good official, and why you should join the official ranks. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Cheney amassed a 810-113-2 record in 29 seasons leading his alma mater Hartland Eagles. His teams won 25 District, and 22 Regional Titles. Six times they got to the State Championship match culminated in the State Title in 2016. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Prescott was a Four Time Finalist and Three Time State Champion for Whittenmore-Prescott. During his prep career he was member of the Junior National Team, and Flonationals Finalist. He is currently the Assistant Coach at Tawas. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Mac has been leading the Western Warriors Baseball program for thirty plus years. His teams have won 11 Saginaw Valley League, 4 Regional, and 2 State Titles. His 775 career victories put him 12th All Time in MHSAA History. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Rodriguez was a four year varsity letter winner for the Lumberjacks. He went into the Marine Core and wrestled briefly for them. He returned to his Alma Mater. Going into his ninth season as the Head Coach he has the Lumberjacks headed in direction. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Hancock was a two time all Stater for the Catholic Central Shamrocks winning a State Title his Senior year. At CMU he garnered All American Honors his Senior year. He returned to his Alma Mater and has turn them into a National Powerhouse winning 8 Team State Titles in 12 years. Coach Hancock talks about the pillars are building a successful program. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

John Cox was an amazing wrestler for the Grand Haven Buccaneers. During his High School career he was 4 Time All State Finisher culminating with a State Title his Senior year. After high school he placed at the prestigious NHSCA Senior Nationals. He was also a Cadet All American in Greco, and was member of the Junior National Team. In College he represented United States Naval Academy. He was Four Year Varsity Starter, Four time EIWA Placewinner, and was three time NCAA Qualifier. Post college he was two time Greco All American, and a 2012 Olympic Trials Qualifier. Currently he volunteers at Coxsackie-Athens High School in New York. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Tietema was State Champ at Holland West Ottawa. In College he was multiple time All-American at Muskegon CC and the University of Findlay. After completing his competitive career he went into High School coaching in the State of Florida. In his 10 years his team finished top four state three times including winning a pair of State Titles. His individuals found great success with 11 Individual State Champs, 1 FILA Junior Greco-Roman Champ, 1 FILA Junior Freestyle Runner-up, and 2 NHCSA All-Americans. He returned to his Alma Mater Muskegon CC and spent seven years there (5 years as Head, 2 as assistant). During his tenure the team had 16 All Americans including one finalist. They placed in the top 15 four times with their best finish being 6th, which garnered them a Team Trophy. That group also tied the school record for most All Americans in a season with Five. Coach Tietema has a wealth knowledge due to his many experiences at different levels coaching wrestling! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Cordero, a alum at Meridian has been integral part in the Mustangs Wrestling Program. He was a four time state qualifier, and two time placer. During his tenure the team has won four district titles, and had several individual athletes garner all state status including two state champions! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Knapp was two time all Stater at Battle Creek Central. He has been the Head Coach for the past six years building through the youth, and middle school. He was the All-Star Assistant/Head Developmental Coach for Team Michigan Blue for the Disney Scholastic Duals, and the MUSAW Cadet National Duals Coach. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In 17 years coaching Coach Steward has mentored nine athletes to all state honors, and two state championships. He has also been a part of six district championship teams in his tenure at Fruitport and Grand Haven as an Assistant Coach. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Howell Head Coach Quinn Guernsey has been a head coach for over decade. He first started at Plymouth where he lead them to the Team State Finals in 2014. At Howell he continues to build strong teams that produce all staters! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Dennis has been involved in Wrestling for over thirty years. He has coached at the Middle School, and High School levels. At Dow High he had four state qualifiers during his tenure, with one all Stater in his son Brennan. He is currently coaching where he teaches at Clare High School. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Season 1 Finale! I will be talking about the MWA Coaches Clinic, my Coaching Future, and much more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Flores has 19 years of Coaching Experience. He was an Assistant Coach at Dakota Wesleyan University, Redford Thurston, Lansing Everett High School, Holt High School and Team Donahoe. He has also been a Head Coach at Lansing Everett and Milford High School. His Michigan Rampage Dual Team has been fixture at the National Tournaments garnering All American Honors. Currently he is Michigan Youth National Team Coach, and MI USA Girls National Team coach. He was recently elected as the President of NEMWA organization. In his Coaching he has mentored numerous Wrestlers who have garnered All-State, and All-American Honors including a several national champs! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

TCW Alum Rusty Nyland has lead the Titans for Six seasons. In that time the Titans have captured five district titles, and made a Regional Finals Appearance in 2018. He coached several State Qualifiers and Placers in his tenure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Ranger has been at the helm of the Muskrat Program for a decade. During that time his teams have won five district titles. He has 16 individuals receive all state status with two finalists and a state champ. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Day has been a member of the Blue Devil community for over twenty years. He has coached the Richmond youth and Middle School teams to a high level of success. In his 17 years as the Head Coach his teams have been in the team championship match thirteen times, winning six titles! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Freddie is a 3 Time State Champion, USAW Triple Crown Winner, and FILA Cadet Double winner in Freestyle/Greco! He went to Iowa Lakes Community College where he won 2 NJCAA National Titles! He was a two time D-1 National Qualifier at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville. He is currently competing in MMA. In this interview he will talk about persevering through adversity. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Brissette was a Two Time All Stater at Bay City Western. He went to Wartburg College where they were Team National Champions, and Coach garnered Scholar All American Accolades. Coach Brissette has done amazing in his 12 seasons at the helm of the Comets. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Billy was All State his senior year at Fruitport High School. He went to Muskegon Community College and qualified for the NJCAA National Tournament. He finished his career at Grand Valley State University where he won back to back National Championships! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Davison alum Joe Whitman was a member of Coach Hall’s First State Championship Team and a Two Time State Placer. Joe has been a high level official at the High School and Collegian Ranks! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Kasey was a four time finalist for the West Ottawa Panthers claiming two state titles! He went to MSU where he qualified for Nationals Four Time, and sits 12th All Time in career victories! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Polk in 23 years at the helm of the John Glenn Rockets has won 10 Conference, 16 District, and 5 Regional Titles including trip to the State Semis in 2019. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Bolhuis was a Four Time National Finalist for Grand Valley winning the 174 Title in 2004. In his thirteen seasons Coach Bolhuis mentored 50 Laker Wrestlers who earned 76 All-American honors including seven individual National Champions and two Outstanding Wrestler Awards. The team also won the North Central/Great Lakes Conference 10 times. Additionally the team won two traditional format National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) National Championships (2007 and 2008) and three Dual National Championships (2007, 2008, and 2009). The team has five runner-up finishes (4 team, 1 Dual) and 20 total top-five finishes (9 team, 11 dual) under his tenure. Coach Bolhuis also garnered North Central or Great Lakes Conference Coach of the Year honors five times (2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2016), GVSU's Club Sports Coach of the Year in 2011, and NCWA National Coach of the Year in 2008, and D1 Coach of the Year in 2016. In addition, the 2016 team was named GVSU Club Sports Men's Team of the Year. In Leadership Coach Bolhuis was Assistant Tournament Director for NCWA National Tournament in 2006. From 2007-2008 he became a member of the Conference Executive Board in Development. Since 2009 he has moved into the role of Conference Chairperson. In 2017 Coach Bolhuis was elected to the NCWA Hall of Fame Circle of Champions. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Ley is a young upcoming Coach that wrestled for the legendary Caro Tigers program helmed by his father Steve Ley and Bob Suranye. He talks about the lessons he learned, and his philosophy on building a program. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Delaney is two time Lansing State Journal Coach of the Year. His teams won 5 Conference Titles, 11 District Titles, and 1 Regional Title during his tenure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Huggler is 2020 Regional Coach of the Year Recipient, and has amassed over 100 Dual Meet Victories in his Seven years leading his Alma Mater. He talks about Program Building and the Importance of Culture in Wrestling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Brown in eight years at the helm of the Flint Kearsley program won Three Conference Titles, Five District Titles, and a Regional Title in his tenure. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Knapp is rising star in the Coaching Ranks with Two Regional Coach of the Year Awards. In 2021 his Orioles won their first Regional Title since 1990! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Surbrook has amassed 123 Dual Meet Victories at Leslie. This year his Blackhawks won their third Regional Title in School History, and Advanced to the State Semifinals. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Smith is a Two Time Regional Coach of the Year, and a Two Time Team District Champion. She is also the Michigan Wrestling Association North Region Rep, and National Wrestling Coaches Association Rep for Girls Wrestling in the State of Michigan. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Bishop is a Bay County Legend as a Four Time All State Wrestler and State Champion for his Alma Mater John Glenn. This year the Bobcats won their Team District for the first time since 2010, and qualified seven individuals to the State Tournament with one athlete garnering All State. Coach Bishop discussed his Wrestling History and Philosophy. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Donavan in seven years helming the Chemic Program has won five district titles. Coach Donavan has also awarded three Saginaw Valley League Coach of the Year Awards, and was the 2021 Regional Coach of the year in D-1. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Howard has Coached at Lansing Sexton for over twenty five years. Mentored by Hall of Famers Ron Becker and Chris Henderson he took the Head Coach Title in the Fall of 2020. Great insight for Coaches New and Seasoned! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Long time Assistant Coach Stan Granger of Holt shares his insight on Coaching at a Historic Program. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

POSTSEASON --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Coach Lancaster’s Team have been Academic All State the past five years. We discussed Youth Wrestling. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Details how I got involve in the Sport from Youth thru the High School Level. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app