For Art Castillo and Bill Hodges, coaching and friendship go hand in hand. The two WWCC wrestling coaches share the story of their journey together. 

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The Tale of Two Friends

For Rock Springs High School Head Football Coach, Mark Lenhardt, preparing for the opposing team each week is something he's done for quite some time. However, this upcoming season he also has to prepare for the unknown as a result of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic.

Facing the Unknown

We invited Annette Ice, head coach of the Rock Springs High School Lady Tigers softball team on the show this month to talk about her motives for taking the job and what her plans are with the program moving forward.

Creating a Positive Experience

In this episode, Brayden chats with new Green River Wolves head football coach Kevin Cuthbertson. Cuthbertson shares insight into his goals for the football program and how he landed back with the team he once played for. 

Home Sweet Home

Rock Springs High School Track and Field Head Coach Casey Walker joins Brayden on the show for a unique perspective on the status of local athletes in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Walker reminds listeners that our trying circumstances shouldn't be about us but about others around us.

"It's Not About Us"

The 2020 NJCAA Wrestling Championships begin this weekend in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Ten Mustang wrestlers will be heading to the championships to bring back the national title. Head coach Art Castillo and three of his national qualifiers sit down in this episode of the podcast to talk about preparing for the tournament.

"What an Opportunity"

Trey Marble, Jalen Blaize, Sindou Cisse and Manel Ayol discuss how they've helped change the culture for the WWCC Men's Basketball team this season as they move into the postseason with the hopes to make school history.

Sacrifice

In episode nine, the conversation with Jeff Atkinson narrows in on some of the principles he learned and implemented while building the men's soccer program at WWCC. His reflection provides sound advice for anyone who may be building a company, relationship or career from the ground up. Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Track Name: "Alone" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredOfficial "LAKEY INSPIRED" YouTube Channel HERE:   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy... Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Track Name: "Chill Day" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspiredOriginal upload HERE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3HjG1...Official "LAKEY INSPIRED" YouTube Channel HERE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy..

Building Blocks

Eric Aanerud and Dave Tanner join the Beyond the Game Podcast to chat about their extreme outdoor adventures that have given them a unique perspective on life. From a bear encounter to summiting three peaks in one day, there isn't any adventure too challenging. The duo share their deep feelings for Wyoming's beauty and what they have learned during their runs. Seeking out a challenge is at the heart of what these two best of friends do. Whether great or small, find your mountain and take the challenge to summit it.

Summiting Your Mountain

DOWNLOAD AND SUBSCRIBE TO BEYOND THE GAME Rock Springs YAFL president, Teno Trujillo, and former league president, Mel Carlson, join the podcast to discuss their incredible win down in Las Vegas, Nevada that put Rock Springs YAFL on the map and crowned them national champions. The conversation also delves into the 50th anniversary of the YAFL and what changes the league has seen during the last few decades. Lastly, Trujillo and Carlson share their thoughts on what they have learned and what kind of influence the league has on local youth. 

One Team, One Fight

This episode features WWCC Wrestling head coach, Art Castillo, who talks about how personal growth comes as a means of putting yourself in uncomfortable situations — a feeling that the sport has always provided him. Whether you're a teenager or adult, personal growth and success only comes as a result of seeking new challenges and learning through growing pains. Success isn't easy, but it begins with being a good person. And that has been part of the reason behind a bright coaching career for Castillo and his program. Music Credit: "LAKEY INSPIRED - Chill Day" is licensed under a Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported (CC BY-SA 3.0) Music provided by BreakingCopyright.

Growing Pains

Wyoming softball has faced it's fair share of challenges throughout the years. However, softball players in the "Equality" state are fighting for the state's nickname and the dream to play softball as a sanctioned sport. Heather Anderson and Annette Ice, two of the biggest supporters of girls softball in Sweetwater County, join the podcast to discuss the failed efforts to sanction the sport over the last 45 years and their current efforts to help fulfill the dreams and opportunities of many high school girl softball players in Wyoming. Here's to fighting for what you believe in and doing the right thing. Music Credit: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLoxbeats Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fGquX0Te1Yo

Fighting for Equality

Athletics allow youth to learn valuable lessons, develop strong characteristics and establish an identity. The process can be rewarding if done properly, however, youth's experiences can be dramatically negative if that process is interrupted. While there are many voices and influences around youth, sometimes parents can become their own worst enemy. Counselor, Chris Clark, shares his thoughts on parental involvement in youth sports and what parents can do to give their kids positive experiences and lasting memories. Music Credit:  Track: The Perpetual Ticking of Time — Artificial.Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/vSoQgxDwxYM Free Download / Stream: http://alplus.io/PerpetualTickingOfTime

The Good Parent

A handful of studies have shown the correlation between support systems and an athlete's success on game day. Whether you are on the sideline, in the game or behind the scenes, you play an important part in the success of athletics and individuals in the community. Ann Rudoff is a prime example of what it means to support someone. When she isn't teaching Communications at Western Wyoming Community College, she is fulfilling her role as a supporter outside of the classroom. With a wealth of knowledge in human communication and interaction, Ann firmly believes in the importance of relationships. 

Support and Success

When failure at a young age seemed overwhelming, a strong support system allowed Matt Hanson to cope with ADHD. Running serves as that coping mechanism on a daily basis for Hanson. From running The World's Toughest Mudder to the Death Race, Matt competes in races most people wouldn't consider to be possible. When he isn't carrying boulders over a mountain, he focuses on helping children at Eastside Elementary overcome their weaknesses and turn them into strengths, just like he has.

The Perfect Storm

Welcome to SweetwaterNOW's Beyond the Game Podcast with Brayden Flack. The podcast will seek to look at athletics in Sweetwater County in a new light that is thought provoking, interesting and personal.

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