Join us for a great example of a school system supporting the growth of women's wrestling and the positive influence that growth has had for both their girl's and boy's teams. (Sandpoint, Idaho)Guests: Valerie Johansen (Head Girls Coach) and school administrator, Casey McLaughlin.
This episode features Christina Young.Christina is and has been a long time wrestling advocate, parent, and supporter. A tragic accident in November of 2023 left her paralyzed. Her story of learning to live life again with the same amazing attitude and perspective she’s always lived by is amazing. Please join us for this version of Heads Up!
About Frank JasperPlease welcome Frank Jasper to our Heads Up Podcast! You might recognize him from the iconic 1985 film Vision Quest, where he played the unforgettable Brian Shute. But Frank's journey extends far beyond the big screen. Today, he's a leading expert in holistic health and nutrition, leveraging his knowledge to empower people to reach their full potential.Frank JasperInsta: visionquest_shute1985https://shuteshirts.com/https://discover.lifeionizers.com/osanihealth shute@shu...
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Music: Soothsayer by BucketheadPart two of Lee Kemp Podcast. Leroy (Lee) P. Kemp, Jr. (born Darnell Freeman; December 24, 1956) is a former American freestyle and folkstyle wrestler. Kemp would achieve success at the high school, collegiate, and international levels.Kemp started wrestling in only the 9th grade at Chardon High School, in Chardon, Ohio and by the end of his high school career had compiled two undefeated seasons, while winning two Ohio state titles. His first state title in...
About Lee Kemp (from LeeKemp.com)I went from an Average wrestler (with a 11-8-3 record) as a high school Sophomore (in only my 2nd year of wrestling) to undefeated State Champ the next year. This led me on a path to learn the psychological components of not only how to become successful, but how to stay successful. Consistency is the key to success. My mental development continued to allow me to become the youngest American World Champion at age 21, a distinction I held for 38 years, and Amer...
Heads Up - A USA Wrestling Podcast: S3 E2 featuring Kyven Gadson, M.Ed.Kyven is currently serving as Assistant Director Of Development - Priority Initiatives at Iowa State University, his alma-matter.He is also Co-Founder & President of the Be RARE, an initiative to promote healthy social and emotional learning through creative outlets.Kyven’s success on the mats have earned him a Bronze at the World Cup, multiple US Open National Titles, an NCAA D1 title in 2015 for the Cyclones, and a U...
The director of West Point’s Performance Psychology Program shares the secrets of mental toughness and self-belief in this new definitive guide to mastering confidence, the key to performance in any field.“Studying confidence with Dr. Zinsser helped me win two Super Bowls. I recommend The Confident Mind to competitors everywhere.” (Eli Manning)Dr. Nate Zinsser has spent his career training the minds of the US Military Academy’s cadets as they prepare to lead and perform when the stakes are th...
For the first time in history, Joan Fulp and Andrea Yamamoto were honored in 2020 as USA Wrestling's co-Women of the Year. Active for decades in our sport, both made a decision to work together and focus on the creation of girls' wrestling on the state level. Joan Fulp (National Wrestling Hall of Fame in 2017) and Andrea Yamamoto discuss teamwork, the growth of Girl's Wrestling, the importance of Women's Wrestling in our sport and society, and concepts of successful coaching that go far ...
Heads Up - A USA Wrestling Coaches Council Podcast: S2 Episode 7 featuring Marlin Grahn and PSU AthletesMarlin Grahn spent most of his adult life within the Portland State wrestling program. Grahn, who was the head coach from 1985-2006, is best remembered for his dominant teams at the NCAA Division II level, which included a pair of National Championships in 1989 and 1990. His teams won four regional championships (1988, 1989, 1990, 1992) while his individual athletes earned 40 All-America ho...
Tom RyanHead coach of The Ohio State University Wrestling Team. As an All-American college wrestler he embraced his fair share of chosen suffering. It wasn't until he and his wife Lynette, suffered the sudden death of their five-year-old son, Teague, that they encountered unchosen suffering in a way they never wished. In this fire they found their faith and a process to push through the pain. Tom's passion is to transform ordinary lives into elite champions. He and Lynette live in C...
A Sports Scientist, Sports Dietitian, Exercise Physiologist and Human Performance Specialist with over 20 years at all levels of High Performance. Rob's expertise is in coordinating support services teams to best assist athletes in their efforts to improve performance through assessment, testing, programming and evaluation.Rob spent the past 6 years working with USA Wrestling's National Teams. Want to know what makes Team USA kick? This is the person who will give you the inside track!
0:00 Intro1:00 Jen Baldwin on Greg Strobel Leadership Academy GSLA48:05 How to support the GSLA51:10 Life is about relationships - Tim Johnson53:25 Who is coaching the coaches? 53:33 USA Wrestling Coach Education Levels of Copper, Bronze, Silver and Gold55:04 USA Wrestling Events coming up56:15 Tune in to the Big 10 Network Wrestling57:54 GSLA Commercial with Jen BaldwinTwitter: @StrobelLegacy Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/246251190234994 Instagram: @strobel_legacy_projectLau...
Join Mike and Mike (Hagerty and Clayton) as they interview some of the top coaching minds in wrestling today!This episode features ASU Assistant Coach Lee Pritts, Angel Cejudo and Eric Larkin. Great conversations in this episode revolve around athlete motivation, working to include parents in the process, ego vs open mind-set, and tips on what types of coaching strategies are being implemented at this late time in the season. Don't miss this one!
Chelsea Atkinson (Wrestling Nutritionist at UVU and Personal Trainer) works with nutrition expert and USA Wrestling National Coaches Council Member, Mike Hagerty and NCEP Manager, Mike Clayton, to share some key info that coaches can use right away to help athletes make better choices on how they can best fuel their bodies. Why not take advantage of your training efforts by backing them up with essential nutrition, hydration and recovery info?Link to Chelsea’s website https://www.gearupw...
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 sta...
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!
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.