David Mirikitani visits with Edmond North (Okla.) junior Joseph Jeter, who makes his college commitment announcement on Mat Chat today. Jeter was fifth in the 2024 U17 World Championships in Greco-Roman for Team USA.
David Mirikitani talks with Ben Hatta, producer of the Clash of Dynasties, St. Edward vs. Walsh Jesuit docuseries; Clint Musser, Roger Chandler, Tadaaki Hatta, John Heffernan, Don Horning also interviewed.
David Mirikitani talks with Matt Valenti of the University of Pennsylvania about the future of college athletics, in light of the House vs. NCAA decision, as well as wrestling at Penn and more.
David Mirikitani talks with Mike Powell of Beat the Streets Chicago about the great work being done for youth in Chicago, his transition from coaching to non-profit leadership and more
David Mirikitani speaks with Princeton head coach Joe Dubuque about the program, NIL, culture in the wrestling room, the upcoming season and more.
David Mirikitani speaks with North Carolina coaches Rob Koll and Tony Ramos about the program and more.
David Mirikitani visits with Zack Esposito discussing his new position with USA Wrestling, Oklahoma State, moving to Colorado Springs and more.
David Mirikitani visits with U17 World champion LaDarion Lockett and Jasper Lockett discussing his journey to becoming a world champion and more.
David Mirikitani speaks with Director of Wrestling Operations for Idaho USA Wrestling Chris Owens about Idaho’s success in Fargo as they won their first-ever team title at the 2023 Junior and 16U National Championships and more.
David Mirikitani speaks with six-time world champion, two-time Olympian and 2023 World Team member Adeline Gray and Beaver Dam RTC coach Nate Engel about Adeline being a new mom, preparing for tough matches, support systems, gratitude and the growth of women’s wrestling in the United States.
David Mirikitani speaks with 2023 World Team member Zane Richards and IRTC Coach Bryan Medlin - Match against Thomas Gilman at Final X - Zane’s relationship with his faith (22 min in) - Preparing for Worlds and getting the most out of his training (30 minutes in) - The USA men’s freestyle coaching dynamics - Next steps before Serbia (40 minutes in) - Supporting Illinois RTC (43 minutes in)
David Mirikitani interviews National Freestyle Coaches Bill Zadick, Joe Russell and James Green about the U.S. Open, the Pan American Championships, wrestling rules and tactics, elite wrestler training and more.
David Mirikitani interviews Coaches Jason Keck and Mario Flores about the 2023 Women's Nationals in Spokane and its top story lines, athletes and other women's wrestling issues.
David Mirikitani visits with NCAA champion Andrew Alirez and head coach Troy Nickerson of Northern Colorado, discussing Alirez's win at the 2023 NCAAs as well as the Bears program. Photo: Tony Rotundo, Wrestlers Are Warriors
David Mirikitani chats with Joel Koester, Director of Sports of the Tulsa Sports Commission, about the preparation by community for the 2023 Big 12 Championships and 2023 NCAA Div. I Championships
David Mirikitani visits with comedian Greg Warren, an All-American wrestler for Missouri. Warren and Mirikitani were high school teammates in Missouri, and talk about Greg's career on the mat and in comedy.
David Mirikitani and Maryland head coach Alex Clemsen talk about his Terps team, program development, skills for success, the importance of duals, a one semester sport and more.
David Mirikitani speaks with Virginia Tech head coach Tony Robie on his Hokie wrestlers, coaching philosophy, program development, length of season, promoting college wrestling and more.
David Mirikitani chats with Arizona State assistant coach Lee Pritts on the Sun Devils wrestling team, the state of college wrestling, using experts to help programs and coaching concepts.
David Mirikitani chats with Life University head men's wrestling coach, on his NAIA powerhouse team, his coaching philosophy and other topics.