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Episode 437 of Airey Bros Radio is now LIVE on all podcast platforms — originally streamed on ABR YouTube on Feb 3, 2026.We’re joined by Jim Giunta, Founder / President & Chairman of the National Collegiate Wrestling Association (NCWA) — the governing body that’s helped create college wrestling opportunity for thousands of athletes across the U.S., Canada, and beyond.In this conversation, Jim breaks down what the NCWA is (and isn’t), why we should call them teams/programs — not “club teams,” and how wrestlers can start a program at their school the right way (hint: it starts with students, not coaches walking into the AD’s office).We also get into NCWA Nationals (massive brackets + big-show atmosphere), transition teams (schools moving divisions who compete through the NCWA), the rise of women’s collegiate wrestling (folkstyle + freestyle), and Jim’s newest project — the National Collegiate Grappling Association (NCGA/NCGAA) with rules designed to reward real takedowns and action.Powered by Black Sheep En

Liberty Wrestling is entering a new chapter — and Airey Bros Radio is going belly-to-belly with the new Head Wrestling Coach of Liberty University, Chris Williamson.Coach Williamson returns to Lynchburg after six seasons under legendary coach Jesse Castro, during a run that included NCWA team titles, All-Americans, national champs, and elite academic standards. Before coming back, he built Cornerstone University’s inaugural wrestling program into a Top-25 NAIA contender, producing 12 NAIA qualifiers and 3 All-Americans.In this episode, we go deep on what recruits, parents, and coaches need to understand right now:Why “D1 or bust” is often the wrong mindset (especially with today’s NCAA landscape)How Liberty helped redefine “club wrestling” and why the NCWA is legitWhat fully-funded actually means in the NCWA world (fundraising, support, scholarships)Recruiting education: parents’ misconceptions, badges, stigma, and real opportunityFaith-based culture, standards, leadership, and building men beyond wins/losses

Texas wrestling is on the verge of a major shift — and Coach Grant Leeth is right in the middle of it.In Episode 435 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Coach Grant Leeth, head wrestling coach at Tarleton State and a key part of the Texas Collegiate Wrestling Foundation, to talk about building a program with national ambition — and what it could mean for the first NCAA Division I wrestling future in Texas history.We get into Grant’s Missouri roots, how injuries shaped him as a coach, the culture of “Tiger Style” (and why he’s adjusted training to protect athletes who are too motivated), and what it’s really like fundraising from scratch — including the wild idea of a bull-riding fundraiser.We also spotlight what doesn’t get enough love: the NCWA. Grant explains why the NCWA is one of the biggest opportunity-makers in wrestling, how it can function as a pipeline for roster caps, and why it may be the sport’s best “insurance policy” in uncertain NCAA times.Plus: Grant’s health-conscious dress shoe br

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

In Episode 433 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Nate Shearer, Head Wrestling Coach at Washington & Lee University, for a deep dive into what it really takes to build a championship-level Division III wrestling program while maintaining elite academic standards.Coach Shearer breaks down his 13-year journey leading the Generals, how W&L climbed from small rosters and forfeits to becoming a conference champion and national contender, and why the ODAC’s growth has made D3 wrestling in Virginia more competitive (and more fun) than ever.We also get into high-academic recruiting realities (early decision, fit-first recruiting, national pipeline), what W&L students actually study (business, engineering, health professions, CS), the culture shift that keeps athletes thriving, and the behind-the-scenes “CEO” side of running a program—travel, film, training, community, and consistency.Plus: Springsteen, the Stone Pony, coffee setups, saunas, vinyl, and the most dangerous guilty pleasure in Amer

University of Wyoming Throws Coach Paul Barrett joins Airey Bros Radio for a first-ever deep dive with a throws coach — and he delivers a masterclass on NCAA throws development, strength & conditioning, and how to build a quietly dominant program for nearly three decades.Barrett is in his 27th season at Wyoming and has coached 2 NCAA champions, 22 All-Americans, 36 conference champions, and 127 all-conference finishers. We break down his award-winning year (USTFCCCA Mountain Region Men’s Assistant Coach of the Year), the rise of NCAA champion Daniel Reynolds, and why Barrett’s training approach is the opposite of what most people expect: low volume, high recovery, high results.If you’re a throws athlete, football player considering track, a high school coach trying to learn throws, or a recruit looking for a real pathway — this episode is loaded with practical coaching insight and recruiting advice.In this episode:How Paul went from wrestling → sprints/long jump → hammer throwWhy he loves JUCO recruiting

Airey Bros Radio – Episode 431 is a deep-dive on the real mechanics of modern college recruiting — not highlight reels and slogans, but the communication systems that shape commitments, retention, transfers, and culture.We’re joined by Dan Tudor, founder of Tudor Collegiate Strategies and host of the College Recruiting Weekly Podcast, after a recommendation from Coach Steve Delgado (SWOCC Cross Country & Track). Dan has spent 20+ years helping college coaches and athletic departments build recruiting messaging that actually works — emails, letters, texts, phone calls, campus visits, and the “what happens next” process that recruits (and families) crave.In this episode, we break down:Why most coaches were never trained to recruit (and why recruiting is really sales + storytelling)The biggest recruiting mistake: coaches recruiting athletes the way they were recruitedWhy email is #1 for athletes (yes — in 2026)How to write a first message that feels real, personal, and response-worthyWhy letters are more pow

Fresno City College Wrestling is one of the most dominant programs in California community college athletics — and Head Coach Paul Keysaw has built a championship standard that lasts decades, not seasons.In Airey Bros Radio Episode 430, we go belly to belly with the Cal State Bakersfield 1991 NCAA Division I National Champion and multi-time CCCAA State Champion coach to break down Fresno City’s recent run, why JUCO wrestling is one of the best development paths in the country, and what recruits and parents need to understand about the real college wrestling process.Coach Keysaw dives into:Fresno City’s 2025 season recap + competing with Mt. San Antonio and CerritosWhy the community college stigma is hurting athletes (and how to flip it)The cost/value advantage of California Community Colleges (and why it’s a “hidden gem”)Building culture with process, fundamentals, and accountabilityWrestling season in the fall (and why he thinks the NCAA should seriously consider it)The state of wrestling in California: prog

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ABR 428 is OUT NOW on Spotify + Apple Podcasts — and the timing couldn’t be crazier.We went live on 12/22 with Coach Nate Yetzer, the head man who built Roanoke College Wrestling from the ground up… and THIS WEEKEND the Maroons won the NWCA/USMC Multi-Division National Dual Meet Championships — taking down the giants and changing Division III history.In this episode, Coach Yetzer breaks down the blueprint behind Roanoke’s rapid rise:✅ How to build a program from scratch (and why he actually prefers it)✅ Culture as the real “competitive advantage”✅ Recruiting philosophy + what a “Roanoke Kid” really is✅ Why D3 can be the best fit for development + career outcomes✅ Scholarships, academic/need-based aid, and how families should approach the money side✅ Fan experience + building a brand people want to watch✅ Areas Roanoke recruits (VA/NC/Atlanta, New England… and why Denver is next)✅ Advice for athletes: how to email coaches, sell yourself, and find the right fitABOUT THE TITLE RUN: Roanoke went to Iowa and shook

Gannon University Wrestling is rolling — and the head man behind it is as real as it gets.On Airey Bros Radio Ep. 427, we go Belly to Belly with Tom Boyd, Head Wrestling Coach at Gannon University, to break down what true NCAA Division II development looks like year-to-year — and why the Golden Knights have become one of the most consistent programs in the country.Coach Boyd talks Gannon’s fast start (3–0 in duals), team titles at the Mount Union Invitational & Ohio Intercollegiate Open, a 4th-place finish at the Midwest Classic, and the program’s No. 5 ranking in the NWCA Coaches Poll (Nov. 20) — while keeping the main thing the main thing: peaking in March.We also dig into:The seamless transition from legendary coach Don Henry to BoydHow Gannon builds culture, accountability, and “no-hide” competitorsPortal recruiting done the right way (finding guys with gas left in the tank)NIL at the D2 level — housing, health insurance, and community give-backRecruiting Erie, PA: lake-effect winters, hunting/fishing

Southwestern Oregon just made HISTORY — winning the first NWAC Women’s Cross Country Championship in school history… and they did it with five freshmen scorers. In Airey Bros Radio Ep. 426, we go live with the architect behind the Lakers’ rise: Coach Steve Delgado (SWOCC). We talk NWAC vs NJCAA, why JUCO is one of the best pathways in college running right now, and how a program goes from non-scoring to championship culture in a hurry. We also dive into the legend and lore of Coos Bay, Oregon — home of Steve Prefontaine — plus the behind-the-scenes coaching habits that actually build alignment: recruiting truth, standards, team connection, and Coach Delgado’s best advice of the night: “Lean into conflict.” (Culture doesn’t happen by accident.) ✅ Topics Covered:SWOCC’s jump from last place energy to NWAC ChampionsWhat a true “champion experience” means at the JUCO levelTaylor Dickey & Lydia Montes De Oca going 1–2 and gapping the fieldMen’s program podium finish — best since 1970Recruiting, affordability,

In this episode, we head to Chapel Hill to chop it up with Coach Ian Moini, Associate Head Coach for UNC Cross Country & Track — and one of the key architects behind the Tar Heels’ national distance surge. Coach Moini breaks down what it really looks like building (and sustain) a top-10 NCAA distance culture — from recruiting and development, to training philosophy, to balancing elite performance with world-class academics. We cover:UNC’s rise into a national XC powerhouse + what “program standards” actually meanDeveloping NCAA champs and elite competitors (and what separates the great ones)Recruiting at UNC: high school, transfers, internationals — and the “fit” factorThe “intention gap” in modern NCAA distance runningHow UNC athletes manage academics + high-performance training without burning outTraining talk: double threshold (in moderation), strength combos, speed touch work2025 XC recap + indoor season outlook + meets to watchIf you’re a recruit, parent, coach, or distance nerd who loves hearing how

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Howdy & aloha! We are HERE, you are THERE, and you’re now rockin’ with the best.

Howdy & aloha! We are HERE, you are THERE, and you’re now rockin’ with the best!This episode goes belly to belly

The 2025 NAIA Cross Country National Championships are in the books — and we’re breaking it all down with the coaches who lived it.Originally streamed LIVE on YouTube on November 24, 2025, this episode is now available on all Airey Bros Radio podcast platforms as Episode 421.Recorded just days after the championship meet at Apalachee Regional Park in Tallahassee, Florida, the Airey Bros are joined by five elite NAIA head coaches to unpack team titles, podium finishes, All-American performances, heartbreak by a single point, and the moments you don’t see on the results sheet.

Recorded live on YouTube on November 18, 2025, this Airey Bros Radio roundtable goes belly to belly with the top NAIA wrestling programs in the country for a full 2025–26 NAIA Wrestling Season Preview.We’re joined by four of the biggest hammers on the small-college scene:

We’re heading back to Lincroft, New Jersey with Coach Mike Tursi, head cross country coach at Brookdale Community College, fresh off a Top-10 finish at the 2025 NJCAA DIII National Championships in Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Author, runner, and New Jersey legend Lyle Smith (@nymblegram) joins Airey Bros Radio to talk about his new book Blood, Sweat & Spikes: The Wetmore Way — a deep dive into Mark Wetmore, Bernards High School, and the NJ running culture that helped shape American distance running.From asthma and allergies to becoming a HS All-American, from small-town heroes and bus-trip mixtapes to Boulder, Niwot, and Colorado running, this episode is pure nostalgia, storytelling, and wisdom for runners, coaches, and parents.We get into:The making of Blood, Sweat & Spikes and why running needs more honest storytellingMark Wetmore’s coaching philosophy from Bernardsville to ColoradoNew Jersey’s “golden era” of distance running & the tradition that still lives onAsthma, sick buildings & how running literally changed Lyle’s lifeFeeder programs, culture, and what really builds a dynastyCollege recruiting: what Lyle wishes he knew before choosing VillanovaRegrets, honesty, and why this book became a personal therapy