We are going on vacation until October (unless we have something very important to stay, which does happen) Weekly episodes back in October!

Coaches Liz Short and Sarah Doty break down Team Illinois' performance at the Women's National Duals, highlighting what worked, what needs improvement, and how the experience prepares athletes for the July Fargo freestyle nationals.

They discuss energy and bench culture, technical takeaways like par terre defense and head-and-hands, Greco benefits, nutrition and recovery, and actionable next steps for athletes, coaches, and families heading into Fargo.

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We are a baby podcast with a huge mission, and we would love your help - share the success of Girls' wrestling in the State of Illinois. If you like what you see, leave us a review (we heard that it really helps), subscribe, and share our podcast with other wrestling families

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Want to be our guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3CAjj1b6XcrgJA1v7. We are looking for insights from club and team coaches, expertise from industry experts, and inspiring stories from girls-wrestlers. You can also email us at ilgirlswrestling@gmail.com

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Looking for a club to join? Start your search at https://www.ikwf.org/clubs

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We are working on a few more episodes this season and will go on vacation sometime in July. See you in October for the Second season of the Illinois Girls Wrestling Podcast!

In this episode we break down exactly what girls need (and don’t) for wrestling: a simple three-bucket system of must-haves, helpful items, and optional extras so families avoid overspending or last-minute panic.

Learn what to ask your coach, how to build a packed tournament kit, shoe and uniform tips, where to splurge versus save, common mistakes to avoid, and real-life insights from wrestler Justice Gerard.

Short, practical, and season-ready: buy what fits, test it at practice, keep a hygiene kit, and upgrade over time.

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We are a baby podcast with a huge mission, and we would love your help - share the success of Girls' wrestling in the State of Illinois. If you like what you see, leave us a review (we heard that it really helps), subscribe, and share our podcast with other wrestling families

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Want to be our guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3CAjj1b6XcrgJA1v7. We are looking for insights from club and team coaches, expertise from industry experts, and inspiring stories from girls-wrestlers. You can also email us at ilgirlswrestling@gmail.com

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Looking for a club to join? Start your search at https://www.ikwf.org/clubs

Ready to learn more about USA Wrestling? https://www.themat.com/

Join the discussion in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17hayuBGgw/

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

See girls wrestling grow into college

Flow Wrestling 2024-25 commitment list

Flow Wrestling 2025-26 commitment list

New episode every other Wednesday in the off-season and weekly episodes during Folkstyle season with vacation break in July and August

This episode supports girls who didn’t qualify for Team Illinois, featuring Coach Samantha "Sammie" Barrientos of Beat the Streets Chicago. We discuss processing disappointment, rebuilding confidence, summer training options (camps, open mats, strength work), ways parents and coaches can help, and practical steps to keep growing whether that means a short reset or focused improvement. The episode emphasizes mindset, leadership, and that not qualifying doesn’t end your wrestling story.

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We are a baby podcast with a huge mission, and we would love your help - share the success of Girls' wrestling in the State of Illinois. If you like what you see, leave us a review (we heard that it really helps), subscribe, and share our podcast with other wrestling families

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Want to be our guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3CAjj1b6XcrgJA1v7. We are looking for insights from club and team coaches, expertise from industry experts, and inspiring stories from girls-wrestlers. You can also email us at ilgirlswrestling@gmail.com

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Looking for a club to join? Start your search at https://www.ikwf.org/clubs

Ready to learn more about USA Wrestling? https://www.themat.com/

Join the discussion in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17hayuBGgw/

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

See girls wrestling grow into college

Flow Wrestling 2024-25 commitment list

Flow Wrestling 2025-26 commitment list

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