Discover the hardest lessons wrestling can teach you about life with legendary UWL Head Wrestling Coach Dave Malecek—a man who’s spent over three decades shaping not just elite wrestlers, but high-character young men. Dave Malecek- 31-year coaching career (19 years as University of Wisconsin La Crosse head coach) - NWCA Hall of Fame inductee- 3-time NCAA Division III Champion - 2024 National Coach of the Year📌 In This Episode:- The evolution of wrestling and fostering a culture of excellence through leadership and faith.- Inspiring stories about building better men through the sport, overcoming failure, and embracing challenges.- How to lead with conviction, even when it costs you- The importance of doing hard things in a soft culture- Why sharing your failures may be the most powerful way to lead🙏 WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT --- If you’ve been impacted by the stories we share, would you consider supporting the show? Producing episodes like this takes a lot of time and resources, so please support the podcast so we can continue bringing more conversations just like this one. Click the link below to join the mission.➡️ Support the podcast or become a sponsor: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/J2H9GJ34HVVEJ