D3 Nation

By Anthony & Gennaro BonaventuraSports Wrestling

D3 Nation episodes

August 08, 2025 Episode 132 - "The Weight" by John Giusti
ABOUT THE EPISODE Our next episode is with Delaware Valley Wrestler and now author John Giusti! John grew up wrestling in New Jersey and released his first fiction novel - The Weight: A Wrestling Novel. We discuss his book, his time at Delaware Valley, and his D3 experience. Let's support a former D3 Wrestler and buy a copy of his book today! Link below.
https://a.co/d/eKmKnvO
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
51 min
July 18, 2025 Episode 131 - Cooper Pontelandolfo
ABOUT THE EPISODE Our next episode is with new Stevens Assistant Coach Cooper Pontelandolfo. The NYU standout was the first 4x All-American in program history and finished with 131 career wins. He was an NCAA Finalist at 157 this past season and was a 2x NJ State placewinner.
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
38 min
July 04, 2025 Episode 130 - Kerry Regner
ABOUT THE EPISODE Our next episode is with Albright Head Wrestling Coach Kerry Regner. Regner has been a head coach at the NAIA and DII level, he looks to build another strong program at the DIII. Regner also enjoyed a successful career on the USA Greco-Roman ladder, Albright will be joining NCAA Region 3 and the MAC in 2025-26.
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
51 min
June 16, 2025 Episode 129 - D3 Transfer & Coach Moves for 2025-26
ABOUT THE EPISODE This show the hosts discuss the latest coaching changes in D3 plus some big time transfers coming into the D3 ranks next season.
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
45 min
May 09, 2025 Episode 128 - Michael Lammer
ABOUT THE EPISODE Our next episode is with new Director of Wrestling at Delaware Valley University, Michael Lammer. Coach Lammer was on staff at Alvernia University for the last 6 seasons and wrestled at Elizabethtown College.
Twitter - @D3NationPodcastABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
43 min
April 08, 2025 Episode 127: 2025 DIII Championship Recap
ABOUT THE EPISODE This show the hosts discuss everything DIII Championships! What a way to close out an epic DIII Wrestling season. Incredible display of wrestling in Providence, Rhode Island that concluded with an epic team race.
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
46 min
March 11, 2025 Episode 126: Head Coach Check-In w/ Lonnie Morris, Grant Zamin, & Dave Malecek
ABOUT THE EPISODE This show is 3 interviews with recently crowned NCAA Region Team Champion Head Coaches. We talk with JWU Head Coach Lonnie Morris, North Central Head Coach Grant Zamin, and UW-La Crosse Head Coach Dave Malecek. All three give their perspective of their regional performance and thoughts heading into the NCAA Championships.
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
1 hr 13 min
February 28, 2025 Episode 125 - Region 4, 5, 6, & 7 Preview
ABOUT THE EPISODE This show wraps up the 2025 Regional Championship previews. We discuss regionals 4 through 7, top teams and individuals in each.
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
34 min
February 28, 2025 Episode 124 - Conference Recap & Region 1, 2, 3 Preview
ABOUT THE EPISODE Recap of D3 Conference Championship Weekend plus a discussion of top teams and weight classes in Region 1, 2, and 3
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast
ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
41 min
January 24, 2025 Episode 123 - 2025 National Duals Recap
ABOUT THE EPISODE Recap of NWCA National Duals - we review the top-12 finishes plus discuss semifinal and final dual meet match-ups
Twitter - @D3NationPodcast

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Head Coach at Stevens Institute of Technology & DII Head Coach at Fairmont State University. The D3 Nation podcast mission is to provide DIII wrestling news and updates throughout the year. We also look forward to delivering episodes featuring DIII coaches and wrestlers as special guests to share their stories. We are both passionate about DIII wrestling and want to use this platform to keep the wrestling community educated on what is happening in DIII plus raise awareness of the amazing stories in DIII Wrestling.
31 min

About D3 Nation

From the publisher's feed

D3 Nation's mission is to promote and support DIII wrestling. As former DIII student-athletes and current coaches, we have competed against incredible wrestlers, coaches, and programs. My brother and I want to bring these stories into the limelight. We will also strive to bring current news and results throughout the year.