Headlocks & Lateral Drops

H&LD E63 w/ Marques Bravo: Coach Bravo gives us some good stories on Western Colorado’s Head Coach Charlie Pipher. He tells us how he was able to All American without scoring a single takedown. We also talk about the difficulty of an athlete dying and how he was able to support the family and his team through that adversity. We talk about the upcoming season for Discovery Canyon and how many wrestling classes should Colorado have.

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H&LD E62 w/ Ashley Sword Flavin: Coach Ashley tells how she was well on her way to working for the CDC, but instead has found herself in a position she never had dreamed of. Kristie Davis’ impact on coach is well beyond the wrestling mat. She tells us the differences between coaching female and male athletes.

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H&LD E61 w/ Blaize Cabell: We discuss growing in to a heavyweight. Coach Cabell talks about what he’s learned from all the great coaches he’s been around to include Tolly Thompson, Doug Schwab, Troy Steiner and Cary Kolat. The perks of coaching at Navy. Coach Cabell tells who has the best food: west coast, Midwest or east coast.

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H&LD E60 w/ Alijah Jeffery: Coach Jeffery joins us to talk about the instant success he had at Indian Hills Community College and how he’ll bring those philosophies and ideas to Chadron State College. We talk about the excitement of women’s wrestling growing across the country. Most importantly Coach says he’s the best the ever was and ever will be at disco golf. He will take all challengers to include Ben Askren. Coach Jeffery talks through experience of wrestling on Stalemates Street League 2.

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H&LD E59 w/ Lennie Zalesky: Learning the sport quickly and finding his passion. Coach Zalesky decided to do something Different. He talks through his move to Alaska. He talks about the rollercoaster of a time he had as head coach of California-Davis. Now Coach Zalesky has been transitioning California-Baptist from an NAIA program to a Division I program in the Big 12 program!

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H&LD E58 w/ Mark Branch: Coach Branch starts us off by talking about mentally overcoming a devastating injury in the NCAA finals after gaining some life perspective. He talks about continual learning and adjusting as a coach. If you think NFL play callers have big sheets, you ought to try to read Coach Branch’s practice key. Branch has led a team that embodies the Wyoming culture of toughness and knows there’s some bigger mountains yet to climb.

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H&LD E57 w/ Joe Johnston: Coach Johnston brings a ton of passion and energy to this conversation. He explains the difference between wrestling to try to win and wrestling in a way that leads to a win. We talk about how underrated Coach Jim Zalesky was during his time at Iowa. He tells us the things he learned from all the great coaches he’s been around to include Zalesky, Mike Duroe, Brian Smith and now Sam Barber. Coach puts his masters in psychology to work in this episode with some great conversations around mindset.

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H&LD E56 w/ Michael Moreno: University of Northern Colorado Coach joins to talk about the excitement around the Bears moving forward. Moreno confirms his fandom of Liverpool. Moreno talks through being born into wrestling and the significance to do it first at Iowa State. Moreno reminds coaches to enjoy what they do.

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H&LD E55 w/ Kenny Monday: This week’s episode is about a man who owned a coffee shop and franchised a Subway on top of being an Olympic Gold Medalist to name a few of his accolades. Coach Monday talks about his relationship with Dave Schultz and their many epic battles. Coach gives us why he chose Spire Institute Academy and what it is all about. He also talks about his upcoming documentary on Rudis+ that is releasing in October!

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H&LD E54 w/ Taylor Lujan: We talk through World Team Trials where Lujan was handing out teeth. The desire to compete against Keith Gavin. Lujan shares his mindset and gives some technical nuggets when guys get to his legs. Going all in helped reignite his love for the sport.

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