In episode 31 of the Athletor Podcast, we journey through a myriad of topics that are shaping the present and future of wrestling. From an insider's glimpse into the current landscape of Virginia Tech Wrestling to the nuanced skills of recruiting and developing athletes, Jared pulls back the curtain, offering unparalleled insights. Recruits eager to catch his attention? Jared shares some golden nuggets on how to get noticed, and the red flags that could potentially halt your progress in its tracks.

But we don't just stop there. The conversation takes a deeper dive as we explore the strategies that could catapult VT from a top 4 team to a national leader. Jared doesn't shy away from discussing the ramifications of introducing a 3-point takedown in college wrestling and shares his candid thoughts on the burgeoning issue of NIL in the sport.

As VT stands on the brink of becoming a household name in wrestling, we dissect what's needed to cross this threshold. Furthermore, if given the wand to change the trajectory of the sport, Jared voices his aspiration for fostering growth in SEC schools, with a special mention of nurturing a robust program at the University of Texas.