About Takedowns & Takeaways; Life Lessons Learned On The Mat
Interviews with coaches, young and old, current and former referees and wrestlers, and fans about the dynamics of wrestling and applying it to life and how we can better the sport while also bettering ourselves and those around us.
NCAA referee, JR Blose, came on our show to give advice on how to better on and off the mat.
4 Nov 2024
Success on the mat with Carlus Mansel
Big 12 official Carlus Mansel came on the show to discuss the new HS rule changes and preparing for the season.
14 May 2024
Developing the whole athlete with Brock Zollinger and Cyler Sanderson
Greco, Freestyle, Folkstyle; Wrestlers usually have a
style that they favor, but all 3 can be beneficial in developing a wrestler. Whether it's through technique or their attitude. We mention adversity a lot, but in order to develop our character for good, there must be adversity; we have to have a challenge. How are you challenging yourself in life? What is the adversity that you choose to take head on?
23 Apr 2024
Davie Swensen
Davie Swensen operated from a platform of love for his wrestlers, and created an environment in his wrestling room for them to find “their way” to achieve success.
27 Mar 2024
Success, growth, and the future of Women's Wrestling in Utah
In this episode we discussed women's wrestling with the Womens National Team Coach and womens director for USA wrestling Utah, Geneva Gray
2 time High school state champion from Enterprise Utah
and Junior college National champion, Corrie Williams
The 2024 6A State Champion Copper Hills high school
head coach, Scott Pace
NCAA referee with the MAC, Don Christensen and UWOA president and 15 year high school official, Mark Winterton
1 Feb 2024
Purpose, Responsibility and Gratitude
Sanderson Academy focuses on 3 points of emphasis and we were able to discuss this in detail. Purpose, Responsibility and Gratitude.
As officials, Coaches and Parents, Lets help create a safe environment for our student athletes, where they can develop
lifelong habits that will benefit them for good.
19 Jan 2024
Stalling in Referee's Postion
In this episode, with Cyler, Don and myself, we again talk about stalling, but this time in referee’s position.
9 Jan 2024
Stalling; Questions and Comments
In this episode, With Cyler, Don and myself, we again
talk about stalling in the neutral position to address some comments and discussions we have had with fellow officials that listened to our last show. We will also be discussing the technical violation, fleeing the mat.
8 Dec 2023
Stalling the Neutral Position
Listen as we discuss the controversial call of
Stalling.
28 Nov 2023
Another roundtable discussion with Cyler and Don
In this episode we discussed the new out of bounds rule change in high school and talked about the 3 point takedown in college and how that could potentially come to high school.
18 Nov 2023
A discussion with Cyler Sanderson
Don Christensen and Mark Winterton sat down with Cyler Sanderson to discuss interaction between coaches and officials.
9 Feb 2023
State Tournament Prep with Don Neff and DJ
Leading up to the the high school state tournaments we were able to listen to 2 great minds with Don Neff, NCAA championship official and DJ Christensen, UWOA President on how to prepare to officiate the state tournament.
31 Jan 2023
Part 2 with Bart Thompson NFHS Rules Committee
Bart shared with us how the rules committee works and some of his experiences while serving.
17 Jan 2023
NCAA Official Angel Rivera
The in's and out's of officiating at the highest level with one of the best referee's in the business.
15 Dec 2022
Bart Thompson Part 1 Coaching
Mark Winterton and Mike Clapier with guest host Don Christensen had the opportunity to meet with Bart Thompson to discuss coaching and the rules process in this 2 part interview.
10 Nov 2022
Evolution of coaching with the Ripplingers
Conversation with 34 year head coach at Box Elder, Mike Ripplinger and 15 year head coach at Viewmont High School Brandon Ripplinger.
8 Nov 2022
Don Christensen, NCAA and High School wrestling Referee.
As a officials in Utah we are striving to bring Coaches, Wrestlers, fans and Officials together in building the community of wrestling, to create a better atmosphere and to grow everyone involved.
2 Nov 2022
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