In this episode, Coach Dylan Carew joins the Athletor Podcast to share his unique perspective on how the recruiting landscape has evolved with NIL, transfer rules, and the modern athlete mindset. As Head Coach of Big Game Wrestling Club, Carew discusses how today’s coaches must not only recruit athletes but continually re-recruit them to retain top talent — a shift reshaping the sport at every level.

From the challenges of navigating financial conversations and maintaining athlete relationships to developing character and resilience in young wrestlers, Carew offers an honest and insightful look at what it takes to build and sustain a winning program in 2025’s new era of wrestling.