Indiana native Leroy Vega as an animal on the mat as a four-time NCAA Division I qualifier and three-time All-American at the University of Minnesota. Vega had a couple of short coaching stops before landing at Purdue a couple seasons ago as the volunteer assistant for coach Tony Ersland.  Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com, part of FloSports.Show Segments 0:38 - Pride of the Yankees, Andy Hamilton.1:00 - Previewing the guest, Leroy Vega and what that Minnesota move to the top did for college wrestling.3:30 - J Robinson deserves a lot more credit than he gets. 6:00 - What Andy recalls about Vega. 7:05 - Cliff Keen Athletic.7:45 - Leroy Vega Interview40:00 - Show wrap-up.

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Purdue assistant coach Leroy Vega goes On The Mat - OTM637

Terry Steiner, the current U.S. National Women’s Freestyle Coach, will come On The Mat to talk about the Olympic Games and the upcoming U.S. World Team Trials, which are set for Lincoln, Nebraska on September 11-12, 2021. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com, part of FloSports.Show Segments 0:54 - Cross Country Runners gotta eat.1:20 - Why do you like Terry Steiner?2:11 - Andy’s tweet and medal performances.9:30 - Cliff Keen Athletic10:12 - Terry Steiner interview1:07:36 - Sterilaser1:09:00 - Show Wrap

U.S. Women's Freestyle National Team Coach Terry Steiner - OTM636

U.S. National Men’s Freestyle Coach Bill Zadick Bill Zadick, recent inductee into the National Wrestling Hall of Fame and the current U.S. National Men’s Freestyle Coach, will come On The Mat to talk about the Olympic Games and the upcoming U.S. World Team Trials, which are set for Lincoln, Nebraska on September 11-12, 2021. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com, part of FloSports.Show Segments 0:36 - The Green Machine!1:33 - Kyle’s top event live was the 2017 World Team Trials in Lincoln. What about Andy?6:40 - Kyle looking at the resources now with FloSports from the content side?13:00 - Sterilazer14:40 - Bill Zadick Interview1:05:35 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:06:00 - Show wrapSUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute

U.S. National men's freestyle coach Bill Zadick - OTM635

Andy Hamilton is back from Tokyo The only guest that matters this week is co-host Andy Hamilton. It’ll be a full Tokyo breakdown as Andy’s back from Japan and the Olympic Games.  Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com, part of FloSports.Show Segments 0:34 - The Samurai Warrior1:10 - Kyle Klingman breaks down how Cliff Keen, the coach, had a vision for RTCs back in 1948.2:40 - Kyle Klingman was catching the action from Stillwater on assignment.3:50 - How Kyle Dake lost 11-0?7:50 - Unpacking the tournament. Starting things out with the venue.12:30 - How to cover this in-venue. 17:10 - The humidity in Tokyo is unreal. 18:30 - Let’s jump through those hoops.22:50 - Cliff Keen Athletic23:40 - Interacting in the press area and trying to eat. 25:20 - Gable Steveson.37:36 - The moment you knew wrestling changed.40:22 - David Taylor vs. Hassan Yazdani. 44:18 - Tamyra Mensah-Stock is the star of the Olympics. 49:30 - Sadulaev’s draw - come on dude. 52:00 - Helen Maroulis & Thomas Gilman59:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic with Sterilazer.1:00:00 - Sarah Hildebrandt wins bronze. 1:03:00 - Adeline Gray takes silver. 1:05:00 - Kyle and Ken Klingman talk wrestling. 1:07:00 - Final thoughts on the Games: Meltdowns and more.   Subscribe to On The Mat and listen anytime Apple Podcasts | Stitcher Radio | Spreaker | Spotify | iHeartRadio | Google Podcasts | RSSSUPPORT THE SHOWAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content — scratch that — if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.Looking to start a podcast of your own? Get a free month with Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up. You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as well as the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires and lights some fires.

Andy Hamilton recaps the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games - OTM634

Ned Shuck goes On The Mat The newest head coach to be hired in Division I is Ned Shuck at Bellarmine University in Louisville, Kentucky. Shuck was most recently at Army West Point as an assistant coach under Kevin Ward. Prior to that, Shuck was a Division III head coach at UW-Whitewater and Heidelberg after a wrestling career at Iowa. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com, part of FloSports.Show Segments 0:45 - We’re back with the singular, possessive one, Andy Hamilton. 1:25 - We’ve been everywhere, man.  4:30 - Is there a better visionary in the sport than Brian Smith of Missouri? 9:30 - The Olympics and all the stuff that goes with it? 15:00 - Why can’t we get half the golds in men’s freestyle? 17:44 - It’s easy to get excited about the women’s team! 20:15 - Greco trends.  21:30 - Andy’s storylines upcoming.  22:30 - Cliff Keen Athletic 24:00 - Ned Shuck Interview1:04:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:05:00 - Postshow.

New Bellarmine head wrestling coach Ned Shuck - OTM633

Joey McKenna goes On The MatJoey McKenna’s had an up-and-down path through senior-level wrestling. From reaching Final X to not qualifying for the World Team Trials to reaching the Olympic Trials finals, he’s got an interesting path. A three-time NCAA All-American at Stanford and Ohio State, McKenna now represents the Pennsylvania RTC. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:32 - 232 Andy Hamilton, what does that ACTUALLY mean?1:00 - Quick preview of Joey McKenna on the suggestion of Michaela Beck.2:17 - It’s imperative that Jordan Oliver qualifies the weight, and the weight is deep.4:00 - The 232 is actually 2.32 and it was Andy’s GPA. 8:40 - Andy insists he wasn’t an idiot. 11:00 - You can’t teach hustle. 13:10 - Kyle’s Rant: “If I had his talent, I could coach his team to a national title.”26:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic Beast Backpack26:45 - Joey McKenna Interview52:36 - Cliff Keen Athletic Headgear.53:10 - Show Recap

Olympic Trials finalist Joey McKenna of the Pennsylvania RTC - OTM632

North Carolina head coach Coleman Scott goes On The Mat Coleman Scott was a four-time All-American at Oklahoma State and a 2012 Olympic bronze medalist in London. In 2021, he coached his first individual champion at North Carolina as Austin O’Connor won the 149-pound title, becoming the Tar Heels first NCAA champion since 1995. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:35 - Andy rocks a Costanza (not Costanzo) wallet. 0:51 - Kyle literally got choked up - and you WILL hear about it later (hint hint) 1:18 - Division I championship recap - Iowa got it done. 3:08 - Mr. Fasttwitch chatter. 8:00 - Next up, Gable Steveson. 12:54 - Finishing up the NCAA tournament takeaways - Edge Rules! 16:48 - Shane Griffith wins an NCAA title, Family Legacies. 17:25 - We weren’t there! 19:25 - Andy was actually at the Olympic Team Trials.  21:10 - Talking men’s freestyle. 30:22 - Talking women’s freestyle - all those sitting out made the team. 35:52 - Talking Greco-Roman. 38:15 - Cliff Keen Athletic. 39:11 - Coleman Scott Interview. 1:21:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic. 1:21:30 - Show Recap. 1:25:11 - Kyle getting choked up.

North Carolina head coach Coleman Scott - OTM631

Mike Denney goes On The Mat Maryville head wrestling coach Mike Denney reflects on the UNO series on Trackwrestling and the 10-year anniversary of the program being dropped after winning a third straight NCAA Division II championship. Denney shares some stories about the process before, during and after.Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:35 - Andy is the Maverick. Let’s talk UNO. 2:30 - The steps of why leadership failed at UNO.4:30 - The school changed the locks before they even got home.6:30 - Trev Alberts couldn’t even deliver the bad news face-to-face.11:54 - Championship Season Update - D3 and NAIA.24:50 - Women’s Championships Updates & D2 Update.28:00 - High medal at the Olympics? 28:54 - Cliff Keen Athletic29:34 - Mike Denney Interview1:21:24 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:22:00 - Show Wrap

Maryville head coach Mike Denney - OTM630

Missouri head coach Brian Smith goes On The Mat  Brian Smith and his Missouri Tigers are fresh off their 10th straight conference championship and ninth Mid-American Conference title. Coach Smith joins the show to talk about Missouri qualifying all 10 wrestlers to the Division I Championships the third weekend in March as well as setting a new MAC record and losing just six matches as a team the entire tournament. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:35 - Autobots, ROLL OUT!0:46 - How we got here.4:42 - When it shut down, being there, where were we?8:00 - Where are college sports without college football?11:40 - Necessity is the mother of invention. 14:00 - Let’s not lose the personal quality of the sport.15:30 - Looking ahead, what do we think? 19:00 - Remember complaining about the layout at U.S. Bank Stadium?21:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic22:00 - Brian Smith Interview1:06:50 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:07:30 - Show Wrap

Mizzou head coach Brian Smith - OTM629

Wartburg All-American and Gilbertville (Iowa) Don Bosco High School head wrestling coach Tom Hogan is next On The Mat. Hogan recently led Don Bosco to yet another 1A Iowa high school state championship, but now Hogan will step away from coaching at the respected Gilbertville school. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:35 - Ishtar reference. Such is the year we’re in. 2:00 - Coverage has been interesting in the COVID era. Who’s having championships?4:00 - How are states executing their tournaments? 6:30 - How do you explain this era of wrestling?10:30 - When will packed houses return to wrestling?14:00 - What happens when things get canceled? 16:00 - What about the Olympic Trials?19:30 - Division III talking points yet again, this time with a football example. 30:30 - Cliff Keen Athletic31:30 - Tom Hogan Interview 1:04:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:05:00 - Show wrap

Don Bosco head coach Tom Hogan goes On The Mat - OTM628

Frank Popolizio goes On The Mat  Successful New York high school and club coach Frank Popolizio has had great success in building teams, programs and events New York’s Capital Region. You’ve seen the Northeast Duals, Journeymen Fall Classic just to name a couple. What’s next on the horizon for the progressive wrestling leader? Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:37 - Andy “Go with the Flo” Hamilton0:58 - Impressive Category: Wrestle D1 as a starter or D3 All-American?4:40 - Trackwrestling/Flowrestling details.10:00 - Previewing Frank Popolizio11:05 - Cliff Keen Athletic11:52 - Frank Popolizio Interview 1:00:00 - Cliff Keen Athletic1:00:41 - Show Wrap Up 

Journeymen's Frank Popolizio - OTM627

Mark Fong and Mack Reiter will go On The Mat. Fong is a high school coach in Connecticut and is starting the Overcomer Training Center in Middletown. The connection there is Fong was Richard Perry’s high school coach. Perry suffered a life-altering injury while training in the run up to the 2018 World Championships. Don Bosco graduate and Minnesota three-time All-American Mack Reiter also joins the show. He talks a lot, so he’ll be entertaining. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:45 - The Magnifying Glass and Quick Show Introductions1:15 - Kyle tells a Cliff Keen story about Andy Hamilton4:20 - Question for the day: What is more impressive - placing 8th at D3 or wrestling a handful of varsity matches at Iowa or Oklahoma State?6:45 - Cliff Keen Athletic 7:40 - Mark Fong Interview30:42 - Mark Fong Recap34:47 - Cliff Keen Athletic35:28 - Mack Reiter Interview1:26:00 - Mack Reiter Recap

Overcomer Training Center's Mark Fong and Minnesota's three-time All-American Mack Reiter - OTM626

Mark Manning, head coach at the University of Nebraska, will go On The Mat for January 12, 2021. Manning is in his 20th season at the helm in Lincoln after previous coaching stops at Northern Iowa and Oklahoma. Manning is a South Dakota native who won two Division II championships at Nebraska-Omaha under coach Mike Denney. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments0:34 - Scott Beck returns for the mailbag right off the bat with a risky proposition. 2:00 - Tamyra Mensah-Stock over Adeline Gray 7:00 - Going back with the time machine 10:55 - Watching footage in a unique way 17:00 - Age gaps and competing by comparing levels.  25:00 - Smoking heaters as an elite athlete? 28:00 - Georgia (the state) wrestling and a Southern shift in focus. 32:30 - Cliff Keen Athletic 33:35 - Mark Manning Interview 

Nebraska head coach Mark Manning - OTM625

After a history of injuries and concussions, Iowa State’s Austin Gomez announced last month he was stepping away from the sport of wrestling after a short lifetime competing within it. Gomez was a 2019 NCAA qualifier, finishing a match away from placing in Pittsburgh. A four-time champion in Fargo and a three-time Illinois high school state champion, he was one of the top recruits in the nation. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:45 - Houndstooth coat, but previewing Austin Gomez coming on the show. 2:12 - What makes a wrestler exciting? Let’s go down the rabbit hole.  16:40 - Kyle still learns about high school wrestling.  23:00 - Dan Hodge and going back in time with how the schedule works.  28:30 - A word from Cliff Keen. 29:40 - Austin Gomez Interview 49:55 - Cliff Keen Athletic 50:32 - Recapping the show.

Iowa State's Austin Gomez - OTM624

Kansas native and four-time NCAA Division I All-American Tyler Caldwell is next up On The Mat. A two-time All-American at both Oklahoma and Oklahoma State, Caldwell serves as the Recruiting Coordinator for the Oklahoma State wrestling program. He was also a 2014 World University champion in freestyle wrestling. On The Mat is presented by Cliff Keen Athletic. Join Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton as they talk about the world of wrestling on the flagship podcast of Trackwrestling.com. Show Segments 0:50 - What type is Andy? Bowl or Plate?  3:30 - Matt Krumrie’s High School Insider discussion.  5:15 - Legacies are going to look differently moving forward. 12:00 - How many true freshmen will we see on the mats? 15:00 - We get to find out who the top wrestlers are with wrestling, not like football. 19:15 - Trackwrestling College Rankings 23:00 - Grand View broke the college wrestling dual meet win streak record. 24:00 - Why is a recruiting coordinator on the show?  27:12 - Cliff Keen Athletic 27:40 - Tyler Caldwell interview 1:15:00 - Show Wrap 

Oklahoma State Recruiting Coordinator Tyler Caldwell - OTM623

Hosted by Kyle Klingman and Andy Hamilton of Trackwrestling.com, On The Mat talks to a number of guests related to the national wrestling scene. Part of the Mat Talk Podcast Network.

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