by The Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal
Welcome to "The Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal" where we delve into the world of college and youth wrestling. Join Mike, the head coach of Poway RTC, as he sits down with guests from all levels of the sport, including high school, club, college, and senior-level coaches and athletes. Each week, Mike will bring you insightful discussions on the latest in college and youth wrestling, including training techniques, strategy, and everything in between. You'll hear from some of the biggest names in the sport, who will share their stories and offer their unique perspectives.
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April 30, 2025
<p>In Episode 116 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with UNC Associate Head Coach Tony Ramos—a 3x U.S. Open Champion and 2x World Team Member—to talk about what growth looks like off the mat. From running the business side of a college wrestling program to securing major donors and building strong alumni networks, Tony breaks down how coaching today involves way more than just practice plans.</p><p>We also dig into the evolving NCAA landscape, including roster cap changes, revenue sharing, and the realities of the transfer portal. Plus, Tony shares how his priorities would shift if he were leading a program like Illinois—and why getting support from fans and alumni is just as important as wins on the mat.</p>
April 23, 2025
<p>On Episode 115 of the Athletor Podcast, we’re joined by Missouri assistant coach Kendrick Maple to talk about the state of college wrestling in the NIL and portal era. Maple opens up about the realities of re-recruiting your own athletes each year, why seeing Keegan O’Toole stay at Mizzou meant a lot to the team, and how the transfer landscape has become the wild west—with big money chasing unproven talent.</p><p>We also dive into how Mizzou develops athletes mentally and physically, the structure behind their success, and how character matters just as much as wins when it comes to recruiting. From NIL updates to roster cap challenges, weight management, and the future of coaching, Kendrick brings a grounded, thoughtful look at what it really takes to build a winning program today.</p>
April 16, 2025
<p>In Episode 114 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with Adam Fellers—a wrestling coach and finance expert—to talk about the intersection of business and wrestling. Adam breaks down why so many coaches lack the business acumen needed to grow and sustain successful programs, and why waiting for outside help isn’t a winning strategy. We also analyze key financial metrics, like fundraising and staff investment, and how they correlate with on-the-mat success at the Division I level.</p><p>Beyond the numbers, Adam shares insights on how wrestling programs can adopt a more structured, KPI-driven approach to athlete development. If he had the power to change the NCAA system, what would he do? We get into that, plus some rapid-fire fun, including his top book recommendation, Mount Rushmore picks, and more. If you're interested in the future of wrestling from both a competitive and financial standpoint, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!</p><p><br></p>
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