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Ricky Cheese of Grinding for Greatness welcomes Gian Ortiz, a 2023 state finalist from Jensen Beach High School, into his home to talk about his wrestling journey and future at Roanoke College. In this episode, Gian opens up about his experiences at the state tournament, the challenges he faced, and his aspirations to become an NCAA champion despite a recent Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Overcoming the challenges of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
The transition from high school to NCAA wrestling at Roanoke College.
The vital role of discipline and the lessons learned from Coach McMath.
Fun moments from a (kind of) competitive pool game and Gian’s passion for wrestling.
#Wrestling #GrindingForGreatness #GianOrtiz #JensenBeachWrestling #RoanokeCollege #FloridaWrestling #YouthWrestling #NCAA #Discipline #Type1Diabetes #WrestlingPodcast #FloridaWrestlingRoom
By Ricky CheeseRicky Cheese of Grinding for Greatness welcomes Gian Ortiz, a 2023 state finalist from Jensen Beach High School, into his home to talk about his wrestling journey and future at Roanoke College. In this episode, Gian opens up about his experiences at the state tournament, the challenges he faced, and his aspirations to become an NCAA champion despite a recent Type 1 diabetes diagnosis.
Overcoming the challenges of being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.
The transition from high school to NCAA wrestling at Roanoke College.
The vital role of discipline and the lessons learned from Coach McMath.
Fun moments from a (kind of) competitive pool game and Gian’s passion for wrestling.
#Wrestling #GrindingForGreatness #GianOrtiz #JensenBeachWrestling #RoanokeCollege #FloridaWrestling #YouthWrestling #NCAA #Discipline #Type1Diabetes #WrestlingPodcast #FloridaWrestlingRoom