Eric recently finished up his college career at the University of Nebraska with a 7th place finish at the NCAA tournament, earning his first All-American status. During this episode, we catch up with what he’s up to now, what it meant for him to go out on the podium, his recent engagement, and what his family is up to. I’m so proud of Eric and everything he’s accomplished. Watching him advance and grow over the past year has been really special to me. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Eric Schultz!

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Another exceptional person in the sport of wrestling, Andrew was a 3x placewinner at the Iowa High School State Tournament. He placed 7th as a freshman, 4th as a junior and finally won it all as a senior. Andrew went on to compete at Iowa State University, where he was a 2x NCAA qualifier. Andrew is now the Head Assistant Coach at the University of Nebraska-Kearney with his former college teammate Dalton Jensen. Together, they helped lead the Lopers to a Division II national team title this past year. This was such a great conversation that I wish we had more time. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Andrew Sorenson!

Beat the Streets National Information: I have partnered with Gina Perry and Beat the Streets National in hopes to help raise money for their GearUp! campaign. The GearUp! campaign aims to provide youth with a new pair of wrestling shoes, head gear, and workout clothing. We've all been touched by wrestling in some shape or form, so now let us provide the same gift wrestling gave us to those who need it most. You can donate at national.beatthestreets.org/letstalkwrestling or help spread the word about the GearUp! campaign. Thank you so much for your support!

Cody was a 4x Iowa High School state placewinner for Indianola, getting 3rd, 2nd, 3rd, and 3rd. He went on to compete at Grand View University and was part of their very first ever national championship team. Cody entered the coaching ranks immediately after graduating. He enjoyed a stint at Des Moines North-Hoover and is now the Head Coach at I-35 Truro. The I-35 Mat Club is actually hosting their first annual season kickoff this Saturday, October 22nd. You can enjoy dinner and a social that includes an auction and raffle plus live music. You can find more information about the event on the Interstate Roadrunners Mat Club Facebook page. With that being said, please sit back, relax and enjoy, Cody Swim!

Beat the Streets National Information: I have partnered with Gina Perry and Beat the Streets National in hopes to help raise money for their GearUp! campaign. The GearUp! campaign aims to provide youth with a new pair of wrestling shoes, head gear, and workout clothing. We've all been touched by wrestling in some shape or form, so now let us provide the same gift wrestling gave us to those who need it most. You can donate at national.beatthestreets.org/letstalkwrestling or help spread the word about the GearUp! campaign. Thank you so much for your support!

John was a 2x state placewinner for North Fayette, placing 6th as a junior and 2nd as a senior. John went on to wrestle at Wartburg, where he became entrenched as one of the best wrestlers in Wartburg history. He was a 3x AA, placing 3rd, 2nd and winning it all as a senior. He was inducted into the Wartburg Athletic Hall of Fame for his accomplishments along with his college teammate, Byron Tate, this past Saturday, October 15th. John even competed at the storied Midlands Championships twice, placing 5th both times. With all these accolades, his walk-out song is fitting since he really was (and still is) Big Bad John. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, John Helgerson!

Beat the Streets National Information: I have partnered with Gina Perry and Beat the Streets National in hopes to help raise money for their GearUp! campaign. The GearUp! campaign aims to provide youth with a new pair of wrestling shoes, head gear, and workout clothing. We've all been touched by wrestling in some shape or form, so now let us provide the same gift wrestling gave us to those who need it most. You can donate at national.beatthestreets.org/letstalkwrestling or help spread the word about the GearUp! campaign. Thank you so much for your support!

Dimitri was a 4x Iowa High School state placewinner and 2x state champ for Eddyville-Blakesburg. He went on to wrestle at Coe College and was a DIII national runner-up his senior year at 157 lbs. He even did a little MMA. So, safe to say, Dimitri is one bad dude. He’s now teaching at his alma mater Eddyville-Blakesburg and is going into his first year as head wrestling coach. Dimitri shows pigs on the side and currently has some merch! If you want to buy some Dimitri Boyer Show Pigs merchandise, you can find the link below or head to his Facebook page at D Boyer Show Pigs. So please sit back, relax and enjoy, Dimitri Boyer!

Beat the Streets National Information: I have partnered with Gina Perry and Beat the Streets National in hopes to help raise money for their GearUp! campaign. The GearUp! campaign aims to provide youth with a new pair of wrestling shoes, head gear, and workout clothing. We've all been touched by wrestling in some shape or form, so now let us provide the same gift wrestling gave us to those who need it most. You can donate at national.beatthestreets.org/letstalkwrestling or help spread the word about the GearUp! campaign. You can find the link and more information about the campaign in the show notes. Thank you so much for your support! Now, let’s talk some wrestling.

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As many accolades as Moza has, I think it’s important to first acknowledge how good of a person he is. Because who you are as a person is more important than what you accomplish on the mat or in life. And Moza is a perfect reflection of that. On the mat, Moza was a 2x Iowa High School State Champion for Anamosa High School. He went on to become a 2x All-American for the University of Northern Iowa. Moza also trained at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado and joined the Army World Class Athlete Program. We cover a lot in this episode, so let’s get going! Please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Moza Fay!

Beat the Streets National Information: I have partnered with Gina Perry and Beat the Streets National in hopes to help raise money for their GearUp! campaign. The GearUp! campaign aims to provide youth with a new pair of wrestling shoes, head gear, and workout clothing. We've all been touched by wrestling in some shape or form, so now let us provide the same gift wrestling gave us to those who need it most. You can donate at national.beatthestreets.org/letstalkwrestling or help spread the word about the GearUp! campaign. Thank you so much for your support!

Matt wrestled at Apple Valley High School, where he was a 3x Minnesota High School state champion. He stayed in-state and wrestled for the University of Minnesota. Matt finished his college career wrestling one semester at Minnesota State, where he placed 3rd at the DII National Championships. He’s now the head coach at SOARR wrestling located in Minnetonka, MN. I loved chatting with Matt and listening to his story. There were several times when Matt faced adversity and, instead of giving up, he chose to battle through and it paid off for him. He’s a great example of why I started doing this and what this podcast is all about. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Matt Mincey!

Beat the Streets National Information: I have partnered with Gina Perry and Beat the Streets National in hopes to help raise money for their GearUp! campaign. The GearUp! campaign aims to provide youth with a new pair of wrestling shoes, head gear, and workout clothing. We've all been touched by wrestling in some shape or form, so now let us provide the same gift wrestling gave us to those who need it most. You can donate at national.beatthestreets.org/letstalkwrestling or help spread the word about the GearUp! campaign. Thank you so much for your support!

Eric wrestled at Waverly-Shell Rock, where he was a 2x Iowa High School state champion. He also was a Fargo national champion in freestyle in 2008. He was rated the nations top heavyweight recruit by InterMat coming out of high school. Eric started his college career at Iowa State University before transferring to Grand View University, where he went on to win 3 NAIA national titles and was named the NAIA Wrestler of the Year in 2012. He took 5th place at the 2016 Olympic trials while competing at the Nittany Lion Wrestling Club. Eric is now an assistant coach at Arizona State. He’s been around some of the best wrestlers in the nation and has a wealth of wrestling knowledge. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Eric Thompson!

Cody wrestled at Sergeant Bluff-Luton, where he was a 4x Iowa High School state qualifier and 2x placewinner on his way to 196 career wins. He went on to wrestle for the Naval Academy. Cody then went on to join the U.S. Marine Corps. But Cody’s biggest impact on the sport has arguably come after his wrestling days. He helped sanction wrestling in the state of Mississippi. He’s the treasurer of Beat the Streets St. Louis and the head coach at wreSTL. He also is a major advocate for the Wrestlers in Business Network, which serves as a platform to connect wrestlers to job opportunities across the county. Check out the link below to find a chapter near you! So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Cody Solari!

Wrestlers in Business Network Information: https://www.wrestlersinbusiness.org/

Ben was one of the most electric 215-pounders I saw when I was growing up. The pace he wrestled with was unlike anything we had seen from bigger guys back then and he was just absolutely fearless! Ben went to Independence High School and didn’t start wrestling until he was a freshman. Two short years later, he would win a state title at 215 pounds. He finished runner-up at state to wrap up his high school career. Ben now lives on a beautiful piece of land outside Hanover, Illinois. He manages a seedstock operation with around 400 cows and is also on the Illinois Beef Association. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Ben Lehman!