Roots of Wrestling Podcast

This Podcast shares insight with its guests on how the sport of wrestling has impacted them both personally and professionally . Get down to the roots of how wrestling has had an impact on so many lives with host Chad Benshoof as he takes you on a journey behind the scenes with the people that make the sport of wrestling great.

Special Guest Jim Miller

Coaching Legend from Wartburg College Jim Miller joins me on the Roots of Wrestling Podcast to talk Division 3 Wrestling,  the Battle of the Burgs & life at the Dan Gable Museum.

01-24
45:14

Special Guest Michael Finley

Welcome Willard High School Wrestler Michael Finley and transplant recipient to the podcast as he shares his story of survival and overcoming obstacles in life and how wrestling has shaped him.

12-05
33:42

Special Guest Bobbe Lowe

Blue Springs High School Head Coach Bobbe Lowe joins me of the Roots of Wrestling Podcast to talk wrestling and the successful coaches he has been surrounded by.

11-26
44:47

Special Guest Rod Gaddy

Alabama Wrestling Coach Rod Gaddy joins me on the podcast and shares his story on what wrestling was like for him and how he has met so many people along the way.

11-14
01:03:58

Special Guest Marty Hauck

Rolla Wrestling Head Coach Marty Hauck joins me on the Roots of Wrestling Podcast and we talk about the upcoming MWA Coaches Clinic and how he has built a successful program with tremendous growth.

10-18
01:05:07

Special Guest Mike Clayton

Manager of Coaching Education at USA Wrestling joins me on the podcast to share how the sport of Wrestling has impacted him.

10-16
01:01:32

Special Guest Orlando Ponce

Orlando Ponce of Ponce Trained Wrestling in Minneapolis MN joins me on the podcast as he shares his story on how the sport of wrestling has impacted his life and now he is impacting kids of his own.

10-11
01:18:59

Special Guest Mark Schwab

Mark Schwab joins me on the podcast as we talk about how leaders in the sport have impacted him and how he is helping people address the psychlogical side of the sport and how the mind can do amazing things.

10-07
58:33

Special Guest Mike Denney

Coach Mike Denney of Maryville University joins me on the podcast as he shares his 50 + years of coaching knowledge with us.  Coach Denney shares what he has yet to master in coaching.

10-04
49:27

Special Guest Mark Ellis

Mark Ellis a 2 time All American and NCAA Champion at the University of Missouri joins me on the podcast.  We talk about FCA Wrestling and how his faith in Christ and his love for the sport of Wrestling have put him in a position to share with others.   

10-01
39:36

Special Guest James Reynolds

Drury University Head Coach James Reynolds joins me on the podcast to talk about his program in Springfield Missouri.   Fresh off having the programs first NCAA qualifier Coach Reynolds looks to build off that momentum by bringing in quality athletes both on the mat and in life. #Getonthebus

09-30
41:29

Special Guest Gary Mayabb

Manager of Greco Roman Wrestling for USA Wrestling Gary Mayabb joins us on the podcast fresh off the World Championships.  He talks about the performance in Nur Sultan and the future of the USA Greco Team

09-25
01:00:04

Special Guest Cody Brewer

Special Guest Cody Brewer

09-20
36:09

Special Guest Jason Keck

Special Guest Jason Keck joins me on the podcast as we talk Greater Heights Wrestling and the Combine at Park Hill High School coming up and the opportunities that the combine provides to wrestlers.

09-17
43:47

Special Guest Eric Akin

Special Guest Eric Akin

09-16
45:00

Special Guest Mike Machholz Head Coach MO Valley

Special Guest Mike Machholz Head Coach MO Valley

09-13
40:06

Special Guest Chris Chionuma

Special Guest Chris Chionuma

09-09
39:05

Special Guests Dr. Kevin and Lanie Miller

Special Guests Dr. Kevin and Lanie Miller talk about the importance of nutrition in a wrestlers life and introduce Yoli Nutritional products and the system it provides.   For more information on Yoli go to www.yoli.com or reach out to Host Chad Benshoof at CCBenshoof@gmail.com.

09-06
45:13

Special Guest Travis Taylor

Special Guest Travis Taylor

09-02
44:10

Special Guest Pete Mankowich

Special Guest Pete Mankowich

08-30
27:41

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