Best Teamusa Podcasts (2025)

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Tackling Concussions: Expert Strategies with Dr. Pat Graham 31:15

2M ago31:15

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Send us a text In this compelling episode of Wrestling with Goals, we dive deep into the world of sports medicine with Dr. Pat Graham, the official chiropractor for the Toronto Blue Jays and a veteran in athlete care. Join host Coach G, a former University Wrestling Coach and National Champion, as he unpacks Dr. Graham's incredible journey from NHL…

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Mastering the Mental Game: Wrestling’s Missing Link with Nicholas Coco 30:34

2M ago30:34

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Send us a text In this must-listen episode, host Coach G welcomes Nicholas Coco, a top strength and conditioning coach and mental performance specialist from New York, to break down one of the most overlooked aspects of wrestling: the mental game. For years, wrestlers were taught to simply “tough it out” with little focus on mindset. But as the spo…

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Injury Prevention, Recovery, and Performance: A Strength Coach’s Playbook 34:52

3M ago34:52

34:52

Send us a text In Part 2 of our conversation with Ryan Horton, Director of Football Strength & Conditioning at the University at Buffalo, we dive deep into the evolution of athletic training, injury prevention, and cutting-edge sports science. Ryan shares how technology like Catapult GPS tracking and velocity-based training have transformed the way…

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The Science of Strength: Ryan Horton on Training Elite Athletes 30:34

3M ago30:34

30:34

Send us a text Power, Performance & Grit with Ryan Horton (University at Buffalo) In this electrifying episode of Conceive, Believe, Achieve, host Coach G sits down with Ryan Horton, the Director of Football Strength & Conditioning at the University at Buffalo. With a career spanning multiple top-tier programs, Ryan brings a wealth of experience in…

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The Mental & Physical Edge: Strength Training and Visualization for Wrestlers 31:03

4M ago31:03

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Send us a text In the second installment of our three-part series, host Coach G continues his deep dive with Nicholas Coco, a top strength and conditioning coach and mental performance expert from New York. This episode explores critical elements that separate good wrestlers from elite competitors, including strength training, mental preparation, a…

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Grit and Growth: Dan Noble on the Power of Perseverance in Sports 31:41

8M ago31:41

31:41

Send us a text In this powerful episode, Coach G dives deep into the transformative journey of Dan Noble from hyperactive kid to renowned sports performance coach. Known for his work with top athletes and teams, Dan opens up about his rugged path through hockey, football, and life lessons that shaped his coaching philosophy. Tune in to hear Dan sha…

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Protecting the Future: Concussions and Young Athletes with Dr. Pat Graham 29:17

9M ago29:17

29:17

Send us a text In this insightful episode of Wrestling with Goals: The Conceive, Believe, Achieve Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Pat Graham, a key member of the Toronto Blue Jays' medical staff. Dr. Graham shares his wealth of knowledge on youth sports, concussion management, and the importance of nutrition and supplementation for young athletes. Jo…

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GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Building Up Rocky Top 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

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After leaving the place he’d help establish as a national wrestling power, Gray Simons spent five seasons at Indiana State as the Sycamores’ head coach prior to taking over his first “big school” - the University of Tennessee in Knoxville. While sports-crazy, Tennessee was still new to the wrestling game. Gray Simons and a talented recruiter named …

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Falling Short, Rising Strong: 2024 Olympic Wrestler Hannah Taylor's Four-Year Redemption 48:13

1+ y ago48:13

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Send us a text Dive into our latest episode with the incredible Hannah Taylor, Canadian wrestling champion and recent winner of the Canadian Olympic Trials! Join us as she shares her inspiring journey, triumphing over setbacks after narrowly missing out on the Olympics four years ago. Hannah's resilience, dedication, and unwavering spirit are a tes…

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GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Mat Town's Championship Era 35:01

1+ y ago35:01

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Gray Simons finished his college career by setting a new standard in college wrestling. Seven national championships, college wrestling’s first four-time title winner in any division to go along with two Olympic appearances. The Olympic disappointment didn’t last long as Gray Simons returned to Mat Town to take over its proud wrestling program. Sim…

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GRAY SIMONS | SEVEN: Masterful Mite 37:26

1+ y ago37:26

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From 1961-1964, Gray Simons was one of the best wrestlers in the World. Heading into his junior season at Lock Haven, Simons had already won two NAIA national championships and an NCAA championship, beating Olympian Dick Wilson in the finals as a sophomore. After his trip to Rome saw him come away from the Olympics without a medal, Simons continued…

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Gray Simons | SEVEN: Unrolling Granby 38:11

2y ago38:11

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From the legendary Granby High School in Norfolk, Virginia, the path to the National Wrestling Hall of Fame for Elliot Gray Simons included some unbelievable feats of wrestling, but it didn’t start off with immediate accolades. Simons would win a state championship for Hall of Fame coach Billy Martin before enrolling at tiny Lock Haven State Teache…

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Gray Simons: Seven (Trailer) 1:41

2y ago1:41

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Trailer for the upcoming Etched in Stone series, Gray Simons: Seven. Gray Simons was college wrestling's first four-time collegiate national champion. He also holds the unique distinction of being the first - and only - seven-time college national champion. Simons was a four-time NAIA champion at Lock Haven and was also a three-time NCAA champion, …

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Unveiling the Winning Formula: Vern Gambetta's Revolutionary Approach to Athletic Development/Strength Training 1:05:59

2y ago1:05:59

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Send us a text Vern Gambetta has been the strength and conditioning coach for the San Francisco 49ers, the Kanas City Chiefs, the Chicago Bulls, and the Chicago White Sox. He currently trains Olympian and World Record holder Summer McIntosh. In this captivating episode of the Conceive, Believe, and Achieve Podcast, Vern Gambetta, a distinguished at…

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University of Michigan Coach Jim Richardson - Unlocking Human Potential for Success and Resilience 57:04

2+ y ago57:04

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Send us a text 🎙️ Unlocking Human Potential for Success and Resilience Are you ready to dive into an inspiring journey of human potential? Join us in this episode as we engage with Jim Richardson, a renowned coach with an incredible track record in the world of swimming and diving. With 27 years at the University of Michigan's swimming program and …

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Lee Kemp | Legend on the Rocks Ep. 4 59:09

3+ y ago59:09

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The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a three-time NCAA champion for the University of Wisconsin has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released on March 7 followed by Ep…

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Lee Kemp | Legend on the Rocks Ep. 3 38:37

3+ y ago38:37

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The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a three-time NCAA champion for the University of Wisconsin has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released on March 8 followed by Ep…

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Lee Kemp | Legend on the Rocks Ep. 2 50:42

3+ y ago50:42

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The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a three-time NCAA champion for the University of Wisconsin has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released on March 7 followed by Ep…

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Lee Kemp | Legend on the Rocks Ep. 1 49:16

3+ y ago49:16

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The National Wrestling Hall of Fame and USA Wrestling are excited to announce that their Etched In Stone - Stories of Wrestling Legends podcast featuring Lee Kemp, a three-time World champion and a three-time NCAA champion for the University of Wisconsin has launched at etchedinstonepodcast.com. Episode II will be released on March 8 followed by Ep…

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Lloyd Keaser | Thrill, Agony & Satisfaction 49:34

3+ y ago49:34

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The famous tagline for ABC’s Wide World of Sports is the thrill of victory and the agony of defeat. Lloyd Keaser’s story isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. In addition to the hardships he overcame as a youth and the struggles in high school and at the Naval Academy, Keaser’s wrestling career also saw the highs and lows. Wrestling is a fickle beast. W…

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Lloyd Keaser | First, Best & Different 38:50

3+ y ago38:50

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When it comes to being a success, Famed country music legend Loretta Lynn once said you either have to be first, best or different. In the sports world, there aren’t many opportunities to be all three at the same time, since there’s usually always someone who’s come before you. In 1973, Lloyd “Butch” Keaser would accomplish the rare trifecta, but b…

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Lloyd Keaser | The Man They Call Butch 31:01

4y ago31:01

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In March of 2021 at the NCAA Division I wrestling championships in St. Louis, five African-American wrestlers – Iowa State’s David Carr, Minnesota’s Gable Steveson and the Penn State trip of Roman Bravo-Young, Carter Starocci and Aaron Brooks — all won individual championships. It was a high water mark for wrestlers of color, especially African Ame…

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The Smiths | Bonus Episode: John Smith Interview Three 1:07:43

4y ago1:07:43

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The third John Smith interview is here! This interview was recorded in October of 2020 at Coach Smith's office, as part of the audio documentary series, The Smiths. We talk about Pat's career, John's loss to Reinoso at the '92 games, and John's coaching career. Enjoy! *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smit…

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The Smiths | Bonus Episode: John Smith Interview Two 1:32:59

4+ y ago1:32:59

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In honor of the Olympic Trials taking place this past weekend, we wanted to release the second of three John Smith interviews. As a reminder, this interview was recorded as part of the audio documentary, The Smiths. This interview covers the second-half of John’s competitive career, as well as John’s perspective on Pat’s career. *** THE SMITHS The …

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The Smiths | Bonus Episode: Mark Branch Interview 1:09:27

4+ y ago1:09:27

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Bonus episode time! This episode features the full Mark Branch interview, which was recorded in November of 2020 for The Smiths. Today, Mark Branch is the head coach at the University of Wyoming, but back in 93/94 he was a redshirt freshman, wrestling for the Cowboys. Enjoy! *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & P…

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The Smiths | Bonus Episode: Dan Gable Interview 1:24:29

4+ y ago1:24:29

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Bonus episode time! This episode features the full Dan Gable interview, which was recorded in August of 2020 for The Smiths. Enjoy! *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Produce…

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The Smiths | Bonus Episode: Pat Smith Interview 1:48:50

4+ y ago1:48:50

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Bonus episode time! This episode features the full Pat Smith interview, recorded in October of this past year at Pat’s wrestling academy in Arkansas. Please enjoy! *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitor…

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The Smiths | Bonus Episode: John Smith Interview 1:29:37

4+ y ago1:29:37

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Bonus episode time! This episode features the full John Smith interview, recorded in August of this year. We have two additional John Smith interviews that we may release in the coming weeks, but in the meantime, please enjoy! *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well…

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The Smiths | Ep. 7 - Cowboy for Life 36:56

4+ y ago36:56

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John leads Oklahoma State through NCAA sanctions, while Pat tries to become wrestling’s first four-time, NCAA Division 1 Champion. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producer…

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The Smiths | Ep. 6 - 36 & 0 35:52

4+ y ago35:52

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Distracted and exhausted, John makes a run at the 1992 Olympics, while Pat seeks a third-straight NCAA title. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The…

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The Smiths | Ep. 5 - The Cuban 29:36

4+ y ago29:36

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John becomes a global wrestling superstar but is pushed to the brink of retirement by an unknown Cuban wrestler, Lazaro Reinoso. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers:…

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The Smiths | Ep. 4 - Pat's Rise 39:55

4+ y ago39:55

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Pat Smith navigates the shark-infested waters of NCAA wrestling, while Oklahoma State is thrown into an NCAA investigation. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA …

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The Smiths | Ep. 3 - The King of the World 29:35

4+ y ago29:35

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John Smith battles an unlikely foe before making his first run at Olympic Gold. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The National Wrestling Hall of Fa…

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The Smiths | Ep. 2 - The Redshirt 29:14

4+ y ago29:14

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John Smith suffers a crushing defeat in the 1985 NCAA finals before entering an age of self-discovery. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Producers: USA Wrestling; The Nation…

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The Smiths | Ep. 1 - 1984 41:31

4+ y ago41:31

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John Smith navigates his freshman year at Oklahoma State, while his older brother, Lee Roy, attempts to make the 1984 Olympic Team. *** THE SMITHS The Smiths chronicles the rise of wrestling icons, John & Pat Smith, with never-before-seen footage, as well as interviews with more than 30 friends, family and competitors. *** CREDITS Executive Produce…

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Mark Churella | Wrestling Values = Successful Career/Life 46:26

4+ y ago46:26

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This is the final installment of the Mark Churella story- The post wrestling career. With the amount of success Churella had as a wrestler, certainly international success would follow. Perhaps a coaching job. While things don't always happen the way we want them to, for Mark Churella, things always seem to fall into place. Etched in Stone, the sto…

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Mark Churella | Intensity Creates Pain For Opponents 38:43

4+ y ago38:43

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Mark Churella's successful high school career caught the attention of top college wrestling programs around the country and while it wasn't apparent to anyone but him, the only place he was planning on going was to Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan. Even today, college recruiting pitches can be colorful. Even without the instantaneous techno…

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Introducing: Etched in Stone 0:57

4+ y ago0:57

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Etched in Stone are the stories of wrestling's legends, told by wrestlers. The series will take you inside the lives of those inducted into the NWHOF, as they share their never before told stories about their trials, tribulations and triumphs. Wrestling is arguably the toughest sport in the world. After you hear about the unparalleled athletic achi…

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Mark Churella | 3X NCAA Champ Planned To Play Basketball 26:26

4+ y ago26:26

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The first story in the Etched in Stone series is Mark Churella, a three-time NCAA Division I champion from the University of Michigan. Few dominated a match like Mark, or came as close to winning four NCAA titles, but what you will find most rewarding about listening to his story is how he used the values passed down by his parents to have one of t…

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