Grinding for Greatness

About Grinding for Greatness

Ricky created The Florida Wrestling Room in 2015 as a Facebook group to unite wrestling enthusiasts in Florida. Recognizing its limitations, he launched a website, turning it into the go-to source for wrestling in the state. More than just a website, it's a community, a family. Now, Ricky brings his passion for wrestling to the airwaves, sharing inspiring stories and insightful interviews!

Publisher

Ricky Cheese

Category

sports

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

29 Apr 2024

Latest episode

25 May 2026

Latest episodes

41 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 May 2026

   The 24/7 Coaching Mentality: Anthony Cerullo

   Coach Anthony Cerullo joins Ricky Cheese on the Grinding for Greatness Podcast to talk about his incredible wrestling journey, building programs at Tenoroc and George Jenkins, and why wrestling is more than just a sport.Anthony opens up about how wrestling helped change the direction of his life, the challenges of coaching in low-income communities, and the “24/7 mentality” that has helped shape the culture at George Jenkins Wrestling. The conversation also dives into girls wrestling growth in Florida, coaching Team Florida, Fargo, mentorship, faith, leadership, and what it really takes to build a championship wrestling family.This episode is packed with coaching wisdom, real stories, and insight into what makes wrestling one of the toughest and most rewarding sports in the world.

2. 

   26 Jan 2026

   USF Duals Are Coming: Coach James Lawless on Building Bulls Wrestling

   Florida college wrestling is growing faster than most people realize, and USF is putting a stamp on it. On this episode of The Florida Wrestling Room, Jordan (North Florida Wrestling Show) sits down with USF Wrestling Head Coach James Lawless, who took over the program this year and immediately raised the standard. Coach Lawless breaks down: How the USF program was rebuilt from the ground up Why it’s time to stop calling it “just club” and start saying NCWA USF’s early season results, including five nationally ranked wrestlers Why USF is a strong landing spot for athletes chasing elite academics, especially medical pathways How wrestlers are finding the team simply by seeing USF Wrestling gear on campus The next big event: the USF Duals featuring top NCWA programs from Florida and beyond 📍 USF Duals 🗓️ February 22 🏫 5A High School (Pasco County, north of Tampa) 🧾 Results tracked on Trackwrestling 📲 Updates via the USF Wrestling Facebook/Instagram pages If you care about keeping Florida talent in Florida, this one’s for you.

3. 

   7 Oct 2025

   Sober October: Wrestling, Fatherhood & Beating Addiction | TFWR Panel w/ Joe Lowe, Jared Reber & Brennon Chambers

   Host Ricky Cheese brings together Joe Lowe, Jared Reber, and Brennon Chambers for a powerful Sober October conversation—wrestling, fatherhood, faith, and the real work of breaking addiction. What you’ll hear: Joe’s path from daily drinking to 620+ days sober, UNC Greensboro HOF, and competing at the U.S. Open Jared on giving up alcohol for his son, running 100+ mile months, and the mindset of a champion Brennon Chambers’ 10 years sober, teaching chemistry & GED, and mentoring teens through the opioid/fentanyl crisis Why “champions don’t cut corners,” building discipline, and planting seeds in youth wrestling rooms The role of family, faith, and community in staying sober—beyond just October Guests Joe Lowe — Coach & former D1 wrestler Jared Reber — Coach, runner, dad Coach Chambers — Chemistry teacher & coach Need help? If you’re struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn, or any addiction—reach out. You’re not alone. If you’re in the wrestling community, message The Florida Wrestling Room or Ricky Cheese and we’ll point you to support. Support the show 👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and share this episode to help someone who needs to hear it. Sober October, wrestling, addiction recovery, fatherhood, discipline, fentanyl, Florida Wrestling Room, TFWR, mindset, coaching

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

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