World Wrestling Resource Podcast

On Episode 9 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we talk with Dubuque head coach Jon McGovern about the NWCA Multi-Divisional National Duals. The event brings the best teams in the country from Division II, Division III, NAIA, NJCAA and the WCWA in a dual-meet advancement format. Coach McGovern talks a little about his team's performance, but explains how the event is helpful and impactful for all the teams competing, not just for championship preparation, but for different looks due to the large disparity in geography when it comes to the landscape of Division III wrestling. Our second segment features Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands and while the Hawkeyes are coming off a sound 30-7 win over Oklahoma State, we'll bounce topics off coach Brands like the mindset that goes into picking a starter when you have a couple of talented wrestlers in a weight class, when or when not to redshirt a wrestler, the performance of Hawkeye Mike Kelly and a look towards the Freestyle World Cup coming up in April

On Episode 8 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, Terry Brands recaps his swim-off with twin brother Tom during the Iowa vs. Iowa State swim dual and how he just missed out on creating a Twitter profile. / / Coach Brands and Dennis Hall also discuss their toughest opponents from a mental toughness standpoint. Coach Brands breaks into a discussion about the top international tournaments and the compensation senior-level wrestlers are receiving and should be receiving. / / Coach Hall also gives his opinion on training through the holiday season. / / The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com. / / Do you have a question or a topic you'd like to hear the World Wrestling Resource staff discuss? Drop us a comment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/worldwrestlingresource or on twitter at @WWRESO. / / The World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by DefenseSoap and by Compound Clothing. T

On Episode 7 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, Jon McGovern, Dennis Hall and Terry Brands have a discussion regarding the state of wrestling clubs in the United States. Coach Hal and Coach Brands talk about their viewpoint on the American club system as it relates to their specialized international styles of wrestling, while Coach McGovern talks about his choice of a club when he started wrestling at the senior level. / / Then we move to a discussion about the recent limited release of Foxcatcher. The movie recounts events leading up to the tragic murder of World and Olympic Champion Dave Schultz from the perspective of Dave's younger brother, World and Olympic Champion Mark Schultz. / / While McGovern, Hall and Brands have not seen the movie as yet, the discussion centers around interviews Brands had with filmmakers as well as points about the life and legacy of both Mark and Dave Schultz. / / The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and inform

On Episode 6 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, three-time World Champion Lee Kemp joins the roundtable and we discuss the marketability of wrestlers, nutrition as well as some thoughts on the Kyle Dake match against Arsen Julfalakyan at the Grapple at the Garden.As always, the World Wrestling Resource features founders Jon McGovern, the head coach at the University of Dubuque, and World Champions Dennis Hall and Terry Brands.The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com.Do you have a question or a topic you'd like to hear the World Wrestling Resource staff discuss? Drop us a comment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/worldwrestlingresource or on twitter at @WWRESO.The World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by DefenseSoap and by Compound Clothing. The World Wrestling Resource Podcast is a presentation of the Mat Talk Podcast Network. Find more wrestling podcasts at www.mattalkon

In Episode 5 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, the discussion centers around one of the most important traits a wrestler can possess -- mental toughness. We hear from two of the best minds in wrestling, world champions Dennis Hall and Terry Brands, about their own theories about becoming mentally tough and training athletes to become mentally tough. Coach Jon McGovern, who recently welcomed a new addition to his family, a baby boy, also explains some of the resources he used in his career as an athlete and now a coach as well as reveals some things his own wrestlers went through in their careers. The World Wrestling Resource has a slew of resources for wrestlers and coaches from all levels and information about the products can be found at www.worldwrestlingresource.com.  Do you have a question or a topic you'd like to hear the World Wrestling Resource staff discuss? Drop us a comment on Facebook at www.facebook.com/worldwrestlingresource or on twitter at @WWRESO. The World Wrestling Resource is sponso

On Episode 4 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, host Jason Bryant is joined by University of Dubuque head coach Jon McGovern, Greco-Roman World Champion Dennis Hall, freestyle World Champion and University of Iowa associate head coach Terry Brands. In addition to the normal staff from WWR on the call, we're also joined by Bulgarian Greco-Roman coach extraordinaire Ivan Ivanov of Suples.com and Rich Andrews and Larry Marchionda of Leader Headgear. We start off with a discussion about the most recent United World Wrestling rankings, which came out following the World Championships and the Asian Games. Coach Brands talks about what it'll take to knock the Russians from the top step, while Hall and Ivanov talk about the varied competitiveness between nations in Greco-Roman, where there seems to be much more parity. Marchionda and Brands talk about why the Japanese women remain dominant. Marchionda and Andrews, an NFL veteran, then lead the discussion into their new wrestling headgear, designed not only

On Episode 3 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, the staff of Jon McGovern, Dennis Hall and Terry Brands is joined by Compound's Cliff Fretwell. Fretwell, based in Atlanta, Georgia, runs a club system as well as a gear company based around the "Compound" name.  This episode is full of relevant discussion around always-pertinent topics in wrestling. We start off as Coach Brands explains academics for the college student and then we turn into the discussion of how a high school athlete's choices on and off the mat can impact them when it comes time to enroll at the next level. We also move into a discussion about the new rule changes in college wrestling and we touch on the experimental rules that will be used at the NWCA All-Star Classic on November 1 in Philadelphia.  We take a turn into the rules even more as Dennis Hall asks about the proponent of riding time being eliminated.  Cliff and Dennis also take time to explain their ideals when it comes to high school wrestlers and below picking a weight clas

On Episode 2 of the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, host Jason Bryant talks with Dennis Hall and Terry Brands about the recently completed United World Wrestling Championships in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.Coach Hall tackles Greco-Roman and talks about the fight from Andy Bisek, who ended a five-year drought for the U.S. with a bronze medal finish at 75kg. Coach Brands was part of the coaching staff in Tashkent and he speaks at length on the performances of Tony Ramos and Brent Metcalf, but also gives his impressions of the other freestylers. Coach Jon McGovern takes the final segment talking about preparing for the upcoming season and dealing with limited practice time and what coaches can do to make sure they're still on top of things even though practice hasn't officially started.

Welcome to the World Wrestling Resource Podcast, we're joined today as we start looking towards the wrestling season and the upcoming World Championships with Jon McGovern, head coach at the University of Dubuque and two-time NCAA Division II champion, Terry Brands Freestyle World Champion and Associate Head Coach at the University of Iowa and Dennis Hall, Greco-Roman World Champion. Before we get into our discussion today, we'll pitch this to Coach McGovern to give you an understand of what the World Wrestling Resource is and the benefits of jumping on board with WWR --  Moving into our coaching discussion. Coach Brands, what should coaches be doing this fall to prepare for the season? -- Regardless of the program, what are the key points that college coaches need to understand about their athletes, whether it be Division I, Division III, NAIA?  -- Coach McGovern, being at the Division III level, what differences do you have to deal with when coaching your athletes. You've got guys who aren't scholarship ath

New U.S. Greco-Roman National Team Coach Matt Lindland joins Jon McGovern on the World Wrestling Resource Podcast sponsored by DefenseSoap.comListen to World Wrestling Resource

World Wrestling Resource's Terry Brands talks Dave Schultz and Brent Metcalf's training after the World Team Trials heading into the 2014 World Championships.World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

University of Iowa Wrestling Preview for the 2012 – 2013 Hawkeye Wrestling season with Terry Brands; Jon McGovern on University of Dubuque hire of Mike Mena as an Assistant, Dennis Hall on Olympian Ben Provisor and World Gold WrestlingWorld Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

World Wrestling Resource's Terry Brands, Dennis Hall and Jon McGovern talk about the 2012 Olympic performances in Greco-Roman and freestyle.World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

World Wrestling Resource's Terry Brands, Dennis Hall and Jon McGovern on importance of USA Wrestling Junior NationalsWorld Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

World Wrestling Resource's Jon and Lis McGovern along with Dennis Hall talk about the WREST Training Program.World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

World Wrestling Resource's Jon McGovern and Dennis Hall talk about how to train during the summer for high school wrestlers.World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

World Wrestling Resource;s Jon McGovern talks with NCAA Coach of the Year Ron JohnsonWorld Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

World Wrestling Resource Staff Jon McGovern & Dennis Hall discuss University Nationals, FILA Junior Nationals, & Russia v USA.World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

World Wrestling Resource Staff Jon McGovern, Dennis Hall and Terry Brands talk about transitioning from wrestling to life.World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.

World Wrestling Resource Staff Jon McGovern, Dennis Hall and Terry Brands talk about wrestling camps.World Wrestling Resource is sponsored by Defense Soap.Check out World Wrestling Resource!