Heads Up - A USA Wrestling Coaches Council Podcast

Join Mike and Mike as they chat with Purdue Head Coach, Tony Ersland. Tony discusses his time wrestling for Iowa, team culture, expectations, family, and more! Tony breaks it down as good as anyone in the business. Join us for Heads Up with Tony Ersland! 

USA Wrestling (TX) Coach Bryan Kenney completed his Gold Coaches Certification by presenting on Periodization at the 2021 Fall Silver Coaches College at Oak Park HS in Kansas City MO. 
Mike and Mike interview Bryan on what motivates him to continue learning and growing as well as all the areas he's active in to help grow our sport (USGRIT, Gym Owner, USA Wrestling Volunteer, HS Coach, Husband & Dad!).

Join Mike and Mike as they talk with 2x World Bronze Medalist Katie Kriebel (Downing) and Danny Struck of the USA Wrestling Coaches Council for the Central Region. 
Katie and Danny share unique perspectives on coaching, developing philosophies, and knowing/learning who you are to ensure your program functions in a healthy manner. 
New news about the growth of Women's Wrestling as well as updates on where some states are with sanctioning girls wrestling at the HS level and why some states may be struggling to get legislation passed. Don't miss this one! 

TN State Chair Mike Hatcher has a tremendous background. He wrestled at the Univ of Iowa for Dan Gable from 1991-96, has coached at the youth, High School, Collegiate, and RTC levels. One of Mike's mentors is Coaches Council rep JD Robbins of FL (SE Region). JD and Mike help "Mike and Mike" share some great info on what it takes to develop a state association and to grow wrestling. Check out this great conversation!

Cadet age group World Team Staff discuss team preparations, trends and results. Great discussions on what it takes to get through tough matches, stats on which positions score most. Don't miss this one! 

USA Wrestling National Coaches' Council Member and Head Coach at the University of Northern Colorado, guest Troy Nickerson knows the sport of wrestling inside and out. Get his perspective as an athlete, coach, and leader in advancing our sport. 

Jeff Buxton joins Mike and Mike for an in-person interview from the Fargo Dome and USA Wrestling's Jr and Cadet Nationals. The conversation includes training concepts (including for Fargo), communication with athletes, building relationships, setting expectations, intensity, and so much more! If you coach any sport, this podcast will help you understand the intricacies of coaching and motivating athletes. 

In this episode, Mike and Mike interview the legendary Nate Carr, a three-time NCAA champion for Iowa State and 1988 Olympic bronze medalist. Carr is currently the Associate Director of the Cyclone Regional Training Center.

In this episode Mike and Mike pick the brain of the legendary Olympic and World champion Kenny Monday.