Stop Me Project

In Episode 434 of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Jimmy Overhiser, Head Wrestling Coach at Mercyhurst University, to break down what it really takes to build a Division I wrestling program from the ground up.Coach Overhiser shares his journey from Reinhardt University to Drexel University and United States Military Academy, before taking the reins at Mercyhurst during its transition to NCAA Division I.We dive deep into:✅ Recruiting during a D1 transition✅ Creating culture, accountability, and long-term stability✅ What “FIT” really means for student-athletes✅ Faith, academics, and leadership development✅ NCWA postseason strategy during the transition years✅ Mercyhurst’s elite majors like Intelligence Studies and 4+1 Business✅ Building facilities, staff, and infrastructure from scratch✅ Why Pennsylvania remains one of the deepest wrestling states in AmericaThis episode is packed with real recruiting insight, program-building strategy, and honest perspective for athletes, parents, and coaches navigating