D3 Nation

ABOUT THE EPISODE Quick listen tonight! We discuss the official draws for the 2023 NWCA National Duals, the 8 prelims, and overall draws for the tops teams in DIII. Going to be a fun weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Follow all the action on Flowrestling and Trackwrestling!

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ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Luther College Head Coach Dave Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss the history of the Gator "Boot" Duals, Luther's team performance at the Dual event and the fall semester, his time at UW-La Crosse as a wrestler, how he got to Luther and much more. Coach Mitchell is in his 27th season at Luther and has an amazing career in the coaches corner. He is Luther's all-time leader for career coaching, five times he has been named Conference Coach of the Year (1999, 2002, 2004, 2008, 2016) and he was inducted into the Division III National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Hall of Fame in 2010. 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE We recap results from December, a big milestone, and some big time events on the horizon in DIII. Individuals and Programs around the country making statements and emerging as real contenders as we enter the second half the season. 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE McDaniel Head Coach Mason Goretsas joins the podcast to talk about their nice start to the season, schedule outlook, the Green Terror line-up, and his coaching staff that has helped build up the McDaniel program. Mason joined the staff after a successful career at McDaniel, he was an assistant coach for 4 seasons before taking over the program for the 2018-19 season. McDaniel is 4-0 on the season and will be back on the mats at Elizabethtown this Saturday at the Blue Jay Classic.  

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE We highlight some of marquee upsets during the first 3 weeks of the season and what teams are off to great starts. From All Americans losing to undefeated starts in duals, we discuss it all in Episode 78. 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE We breakdown the NWCA Preseason Poll and talk about the top individuals in each weight class as we enter the first weekend of the season. Brief discussion about the tournament poll to wrap up the episode. 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Re-sharing our episode about the failed drug tests from the 2022 NCAA Championships. A lot of discussion has taken place online over the last week but this does not seem closed until more information is made public. 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE University of the Ozarks Coaching Staff joins the show to discuss the leadership change and much more. Newly appointed Head Coach Vinny Barber and Head Assistant Doyle Trout are excited about the programs future. They also share how they met and how their relationship grew over the years. 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE Saint Vincent College is bringing back wrestling and the Bearcats Head Coach Dominick Nania is ready to build the program up. Coach Nania was hired in May and has a whole year to recruit the SVC first class for the 2023-24 season. He enjoyed a standout four-year career for the Cardinals, serving as a three-year team captain and compiling 98 career victories. He was a two-time NCAA Division II National Championship qualifier and currently holds the program's records for wins, pins (42) and technical falls (17). He coached at the high school level, Hempfield and Norwin, and also coached at D2 Seton Hill. 

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.

ABOUT THE EPISODE UW Eau-Claire Head Coach Tim Fader joined the show to talk about the Bluegolds breakout season last year and how they're going to build off of their success. We also talk about his coaching stints at UW LaCrosse and UW Whitewater. He was WIAC Coach of the Year four times in 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2014 and National Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2012, and the d3Wrestle.com National Coach of the Year in 2014 with a national runner-up finish at Whitewater.  His teams have had eight top 10 finishes at nationals.  His 2000 La Crosse squad won the national dual meet championship.  He has coached more than 40 All-Americans and 55 Scholastic All-Americans.

FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation

ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University, current DIII Associate 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.