NC State’s five-time All-American Hayden Hidlay finished up his college career a few weeks ago in Detroit at 174 pounds. Now he’s taken the shoes off from competitive wrestling and will turn his focus to coaching, starting out with a new role at his alma mater.  Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports. 

Show Segments0:40 - As always, Andy is ready for baseball.

1:30 - Kyle needs to shed some light on some things at NHSCAs.

7:30 - Wrestling’s entry points & tournament evolution. 

15:00 - Rules, competitive balance and limiting the drops through COVID.

22:00 - It’s hard to battle for an extended time in college wrestling.

26:00 - Sterilaser & Cliff Keen

28:00 - Hayden Hidlay Interview

1:10:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic

1:11:00 - Show Wrap UpSubscribe to On The Mat and listen anytimeApple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Spreaker | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Podcasts | RSS

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