Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay returns to the podcast for the first time since 2021 — and he’s stepping into a bold new chapter. After 9 impactful years leading the PRTC in Philadelphia, Brandon is stepping down and moving to Springdale, Arkansas to launch the G1 Training Center and serve as Executive Director of SportsLife Wrestling — a ministry dedicated to building champions in life through faith and the sport of wrestling.

In this episode, we talk about the decision to leave Philly, the role of prayer in his journey, the vision behind G1, and how faith is now the cornerstone of everything he’s building. From mentoring senior-level athletes to investing in the next generation, Brandon unpacks what it truly means to pursue the Greater Gold.

• 01:30 - Past 9 Years in Philly at the PRTC
• 05:20 - Stepping Down from the PRTC0
• 5:50 - Decision to Make a Move from Philly to Arkansas
• 08:25 - Power of Prayer

• 10:10 - Opening the G1 Training Center
• 13:00 - Instilling Core Values
• 14:25 - G1 Will be a World-Class Facility
• 16:30 - Bringing In Senior-Level Talent
• 18:41 - Juxtaposition of Coaching All Ages
• 20:25 - SportsLife Wrestling
• 24:00 - Faith Is Now the Cornerstone
• 25:50 - Building in Arkansas
• 28:25 - Leaving Legacy in Philly
• 31:00 - Supporting What’s Next

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