In Episode 054 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with Cruse Aarhus, a dedicated coach at Immortal Athletes Wrestling Club and proud alumnus of the UNI Wrestling class of 2012. Cruse shares his unique journey in wrestling, from his early days on the mat to his current role as a full-time coach outside the traditional collegiate athletics environment. This conversation explores the passion and dedication required to develop the sport at the grassroots level and the unique perspective Cruse brings to coaching young athletes.

This episode dives into several key topics reshaping the future of wrestling, including Cruse's take on the controversial topic of retiring the singlet, areas within the sport that demand improvement, and his approach to training cycles to maximize athlete performance. Tune in for insights into the evolving landscape of wrestling coaching, the challenges and rewards of nurturing talent outside major institutions, and the innovative strategies to elevate the sport to new heights.