Hosted by Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton of Trackwrestling.com, On The Mat talks to a number of guests related to the national wrestling scene. On The Mat is presented by Cliff Keen Athletic and part of the Mat Talk Podcast Network.
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Stanford head wrestling coach Chris Ayres - OTM672
After 17 years bringing Princeton from the bottom of the Division I ranks to a bonafide place where All-Americans can develop and thrive, Chris Ayres is off to a new adventure. Ayres was announced as Stanford’s next wrestling coach last month. A Lehigh alum and 1999 Division I All-American, Ayres’ drive is both common within the coaching ranks, but his approach is unique at the same time. in Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com from FloSports.
Show Segments
0:35 - Andy’s big on flash mobs, but Kyle goes on a rant right away about schedules.
3:42 - The smaller divisions have better names than Division I.
7:25 - The Monday after your career ends in college, you lose relevance.
13:55 - Team USA, men’s freestyle world champions again.
16:20 - Kyle’s quibble with freestyle scoring.
19:45 - The new king of 97kg.
21:52 - The U.S. women were second, with a mixed bag of results.
23:12 - Cliff Keen Athletic
23:51 - Chris Ayres Interview
1:11:20 - Cliff Keen headgear
1:12:15 - Wrapping up the show and digesting the interview
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11 Sept 2023
Maryville's Mike Denney, seven-time national championship winning coach - OTM671
For over 50 years, Mike Denney was in and around the sport of wrestling, teaching the next generations of wrestlers and coaches. A seven-time national championship winning coach at the Division II level, Denney announced his retirement this past spring after serving the last 12 years at Maryville University in Missouri. Denney won seven titles at Nebraska-Omaha before the program was dropped the night his program won their third straight title for the second time in school history. “That other place” will honor the 2011 NCAA Division II championship team in October during the Omaha-Niagara hockey game. Coach Denney talks about the healing process the current administration at UNO is offering and some interesting stories about how Maryville got Denney’s old mats when they were launching the program. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com (http://Trackwrestling.com) from FloSports.
Show Segments
0:30 - Andy is extra lean. He’s been working out.
2:25 - Stopping over at North Central College and Andy doesn’t have the cannon he used to.
3:30 - Kyle’s tempered rant … again.
5:45 - Touching on the Nebraska-Omaha drop from 2011. People are still angry.
9:40 - Who’s #1 recap. 12:45 - Andy’s thoughts on participation numbers at the high school level.
18:15 - Cliff Keen Athletic
18:50 - Mike Denney Interview
1:00:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic
1:01:00 - Show Wrap-Up
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31 Aug 2023
Jody Strittmatter of Young Guns Wrestling Club - OTM670
Joining the program today is Jody Strittmatter, a four-time college wrestling All-American and founder of the elite Young Guns Wrestling Club in Pennsylvania. Strittmatter was a two-time Division II national champion at Pitt-Johnstown before transferring to Iowa where he finished second and third at the Division I championships. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com (http://Trackwrestling.com) from FloSports.
Show Segments
0:40 - It takes two to tango with Andy Hamilton.
1:00 - Kyle wastes zero time getting back on his automatic soapbox.
2:20 - Andy sets up what Kyle means about two to tango.
8:40 - Andy looks back at comparing covering Iowa wrestling and Iowa football.
11:00 - Investing in people who invest in you when it comes to coverage.
14:30 - Who’s #1 chatter.
16:00 - National Duals potential and what’s happening in Division I.
31:10 - Cliff Keen’s Sergeant Duffel.
32:00 - Jody Strittmatter Interview
1:10:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic
1:11:00 - Wrapping up the show.
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