From Fargo champion to New Jersey state champion to Division I wrestling at Pitt, Evan Tallmadge's journey has been anything but ordinary.

In this episode of New Jersey Mat Chat, former Brick Memorial standout Evan Tallmadge shares his path through New Jersey wrestling, his time at the Naval Academy, his decision to transfer to Pitt, and how his faith has transformed both his wrestling career and his life.

In this conversation, Evan discusses:

🏆 Winning a Fargo National Championship

🏆 Capturing two New Jersey State Championships

🏆 Why freestyle wrestling elevated his folkstyle game

🏆 The challenges of competing at the Naval Academy

🏆 Why Pitt was the right fit after transferring

🏆 The reality of Division I wrestling and college recruiting

🏆 NIL, the transfer portal, and the future of college wrestling

🏆 How his relationship with Jesus Christ changed his outlook on competition and life

Evan also talks about his goals of becoming an NCAA champion, competing on the world stage, and building a life rooted in faith as he prepares for marriage.

Whether you're a New Jersey high school wrestler, a college wrestling fan, or someone looking for perspective on competition, purpose, and perseverance, this episode offers an honest look at one athlete's journey on and off the mat.

🤼 Guest: Evan Tallmadge

🏆 2× New Jersey State Champion (Brick Memorial)

🥇 Fargo National Champion

🟦 University of Pittsburgh Wrestling

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01:26 – Meet Evan Tallmadge

01:37 – How Wrestling Found Him at Age 5

03:05 – Brick Township to Brick Memorial

05:22 – Becoming a New Jersey State Contender

06:41 – Winning Fargo Changed Everything

09:00 – Why Freestyle Made Him Better

11:05 – Two NJ State Titles at Brick Memorial

13:14 – Fargo Opens the Door to College Wrestling

14:13 – Why He Chose Navy

15:12 – The Reality of Wrestling at a Service Academy

18:43 – Transferring to Pitt & Starting Over

20:42 – Why Pitt Wrestling Is on the Rise

22:29 – The New Pitt Wrestling Facility

24:31 – Chasing NCAA & World Titles

25:18 – The Jump from NJ Wrestling to Division I

30:15 – NIL, The Transfer Portal & College Wrestling Today

31:22 – Looking Ahead to Next Season at Pitt

32:10 – Finding Faith Through Wrestling & Life

34:51 – How Faith Changed His Wrestling Career

36:19 – Wrestle With Faith & Sharing His Message

39:26 – Life Beyond Wrestling & Getting Married

42:40 – Raising the Next Generation of Wrestlers

45:21 – What He Would Change About His Career

47:21 – Final Thoughts & Wedding Plans

Before there was social media, there was Joe Melchiore.

Long before today's national rankings and viral highlights, Joe Melchiore became one of the most feared wrestlers New Jersey had ever produced.

A 3-time New Jersey State Champion, South Jersey's first 100-match winner, 4-time NCAA All-American, and NCAA finalist under Dan Gable at Iowa, Joe's career helped define an era of New Jersey wrestling.

In this episode of New Jersey Mat Chat, Joe shares incredible stories from one of the greatest wrestling careers in state history, including:

🏆 Building Highland into a national powerhouse

🏆 Winning three New Jersey state championships

🏆 Wrestling internationally as a teenager

🏆 Why he left Oklahoma to wrestle for Dan Gable at Iowa

🏆 Rooming with NFL legend Brian Bosworth

🏆 Wrestling John Smith in the NCAA Finals

🏆 The reality of Foxcatcher and life at John du Pont's farm

🏆 How wrestling—and New Jersey wrestling specifically—has changed over the last 40 years

Joe also reflects on the sacrifices, injuries, and lessons that shaped his career, while sharing his thoughts on why toughness and fundamentals still separate the best wrestlers from everyone else.

Whether you're a longtime fan who remembers Highland's dynasty or a young wrestler chasing your own dreams, this episode is packed with history, perspective, and timeless wrestling wisdom.

🤼‍♂️ Highland Regional Wrestling

🏆 3-Time New Jersey State Champion

🥇 4-Time NCAA All-American

🦅 University of Iowa Wrestling

🎙️ New Jersey Mat Chat

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01:26 – Meet NJ Wrestling Legend Joe Melchiore

01:46 – Building Highland Wrestling From the Ground Up

03:47 – Recruiting Before Recruiting Existed

05:22 – The Tattoo That Cost Him Iowa

07:17 – Becoming South Jersey's First 100-Match Winner

08:42 – Why Freestyle Made Him Dominant

10:05 – Wrestling Around the World as a Teenager

11:03 – His Unique Wrestling Style & Greco Influence

13:56 – Falling Short as a Freshman at States

16:06 – Winning Three NJ State Championships

17:18 – Why Pennsylvania Made Him Better

19:05 – The Oklahoma Recruiting Process

20:40 – Rooming With Brian Bosworth

22:11 – Choking Out "The Boz"

22:39 – Becoming a 4-Time NCAA All-American

24:06 – The Match That Still Haunts Him

25:54 – Cutting 22 Pounds in 18 Hours

29:10 – Leaving Oklahoma for Dan Gable & Iowa

31:39 – Life Inside the Iowa Wrestling Room

34:15 – What Made Dan Gable So Great?

36:36 – Wrestling John Smith in the NCAA Finals

40:15 – Career-Ending Injuries & Knee Surgeries

43:19 – Foxcatcher: What the Movie Got Wrong

46:36 – Walking Away From Competition

49:18 – Would His Generation Beat Today's Wrestlers?

52:25 – Why Toughness Never Goes Out of Style

55:02 – The Greatest NJ High School Wrestler Ever?

56:03 – Training the Next Generation

58:29 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Most wrestlers would've shut it down. Noah Hernandez kept competing.

Seton Hall Prep standout Noah Hernandez joins New Jersey Mat Chat to share the story of wrestling through a torn elbow during the postseason, winning a district title, finishing as a regional runner-up, and earning a trip to the New Jersey State Championships.

In this episode, Noah talks about:

🔥 Why he chose Seton Hall Prep over other powerhouse programs

🔥 How a reclass year transformed his wrestling career

🔥 Training with Ruthless Wrestling Club and Jeff Buxton

🔥 Why freestyle wrestling has elevated his folkstyle game

🔥 Winning districts despite a torn elbow

🔥 Wrestling in Atlantic City with one arm

🔥 Missing Fargo because of injury

🔥 His goal of becoming a Division I wrestler

Noah also discusses the brotherhood at Seton Hall Prep, balancing academics with wrestling, cutting weight, and the unforgettable experience of stepping onto the mats in Atlantic City for the first time.

Despite being only a freshman, Noah has already shown the toughness, discipline, and mindset that make New Jersey wrestling special. With another offseason ahead, he's determined to come back stronger than ever.

🤼‍♂️ Seton Hall Prep Wrestling

🏆 District Champion

🥈 Regional Finalist

📍 New Jersey State Championships

🔥 New Jersey Mat Chat

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01:26 – Meet Seton Hall Prep's Noah Hernandez

01:37 – How Noah Got Started in Wrestling

02:30 – Growing Up in a Wrestling Family

03:17 – The Reclass Year That Changed Everything

04:59 – Why He Chose Seton Hall Prep

06:20 – The Daily Train Ride to School

06:37 – Training at Seton Hall Prep, Ruthless & With Jeff Buxton

07:24 – Freshman Expectations & Early Confidence

08:00 – The Win That Changed His Season

08:39 – Why Freestyle Made Him Better

09:16 – Managing Weight & Using CutPro

10:19 – Seton Hall Prep's Team Culture

10:49 – Winning Districts With a Torn Elbow

11:24 – Battling Through Regions Injured

12:00 – Wrestling at Atlantic City With One Arm

12:46 – Missing Fargo & Recovering From Injury

13:30 – Why Every Wrestler Should Try Freestyle

14:15 – State Title or Fargo Title?

16:38 – Why He's Moving Up to 126 Pounds

17:13 – The Mindset That Got Him Through Injury

18:00 – Why Seton Hall Prep Feels Like Family

18:42 – Dreams of Wrestling Division I

19:14 – Academics & Life at Seton Hall Prep

20:19 – Preparing for Next Season

21:30 – Lessons From His Freshman Year

22:31 – Thanking His Coaches & Family

22:53 – Walking Into Atlantic City for the First Time

23:11 – Final Thoughts & Outro

What really happens between coaches and officials during a wrestling match?

For the first-ever New Jersey Mat Chat Coaches Roundtable, veteran wrestling official Gary Wade sits down with two of South Jersey's most respected coaches — Mike Ahern (Audubon) and Mike Lamb (Haddonfield) — for an honest conversation about the relationship between coaches and referees.

Nothing is off limits.

They discuss:

🔥 Why coaches get so emotional during matches

🔥 How officials are trained in New Jersey

🔥 What officials wish coaches understood

🔥 State tournament consistency and controversial calls

🔥 Video replay in high school wrestling

🔥 The PowerPoint system and weight classes

🔥 Stalling, edge wrestling, and rule interpretations

🔥 Coaching your own son

🔥 Building respect between coaches and officials

The episode also opens with a heartfelt tribute to Chase Sedano and the St. Augustine wrestling community, reflecting on the impact he had on those around him.

Whether you're a wrestler, coach, official, parent, or lifelong NJ wrestling fan, this episode provides a rare look at the sport from both sides of the whistle. It's a conversation about passion, accountability, and making New Jersey wrestling even better.

🤼 Guests:

Gary Wade – New Jersey Wrestling Official

Mike Ahern – Head Coach, Audubon

Mike Lamb – Head Coach, Haddonfield

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01:26 – Welcome to the First Coaches Roundtable

02:00 – Mike Ahern & Mike Lamb's Coaching Backgrounds

02:52 – Rivalries, Respect & Wrestling Brotherhood

04:15 – Remembering Chase Sudano

06:30 – Why Coaches and Officials Clash

08:08 – Gary Wade's District Tournament Story

09:33 – Seeing Wrestling Through an Official's Eyes

11:35 – How New Jersey Officials Are Trained

15:08 – Wrestle-Offs, Tough Decisions & Parent Pressure

18:52 – Coaching Your Own Son

21:10 – Why Officials Need a Short Memory

24:07 – Are Officials Consistent at the State Tournament?

28:32 – NCAA Replay Reviews & Overtime Controversies

30:28 – Should High School Wrestling Have Video Review?

35:31 – How Many Weight Classes Should NJ Have?

38:20 – Too Many Matches, Not Enough Practice?

41:44 – Edge Wrestling, Stalling & Rule Changes

46:35 – What Makes a Great Wrestling Official?

49:25 – Coaches Admit Their Biggest Regrets

52:44 – Bridging the Gap Between Coaches & Officials

54:55 – Final Thoughts & Coffee Toast

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From discovering wrestling in 8th grade to becoming a 3-time New Jersey State Champion, a Penn State All-American, a Division I football player, and eventually training alongside Daniel Cormier, Cain Velasquez, David Taylor, and Bo Nickal, Jimmy's story is one of the most unique in NJ wrestling history.

In this episode of New Jersey Mat Chat, Jimmy discusses:

🔥 Growing up in Manchester Wrestling

🔥 Winning three NJ State Championships at heavyweight

🔥 Why he chose Manchester over powerhouse private schools

🔥 Balancing football and wrestling recruiting

🔥 Playing Division I football at Monmouth

🔥 Leaving football to join Penn State Wrestling

🔥 What it was really like wrestling for Cael Sanderson

🔥 Becoming an NCAA All-American

🔥 Training with MMA legends at AKA

🔥 Fighting in front of Dana White

🔥 Why he still feels he has unfinished business

Jimmy also shares powerful lessons about discipline, identity, adversity, and finding purpose after athletics.

For New Jersey wrestling fans, this is a fascinating look inside one of the Shore Conference's greatest heavyweights and one of the most unique athletic careers to come out of the state.

🤼‍♂️ Manchester Wrestling

🏆 3-Time NJ State Champion

🦁 Penn State Wrestling All-American

🏈 Monmouth Football

🥊 MMA & AKA Training

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01:26 – Meet Manchester Legend Jimmy Lawson

01:48 – Growing Up as a Football Player First

02:43 – Discovering Wrestling in 8th Grade

03:42 – Why He Chose Manchester Over Private Schools

04:48 – Being Underdogs in the Shore Conference

05:21 – The Coach Who Changed His Life

06:13 – Starting Wrestling & Learning Fast

06:54 – The Mindset That Made Him Dangerous

07:48 – Athletic Family & Football Roots

09:00 – Freshman Year: The Wrestling World Takes Notice

09:49 – Winning a State Title as a Sophomore

10:11 – The Losses That Fueled His Success

11:10 – Losing at Regions, Then Winning States

12:18 – Wrestling Heavyweight at Just 205 Pounds

13:24 – Football Recruiting vs Wrestling Recruiting

14:13 – Committing to Monmouth Football

14:39 – Chasing a Third State Title

15:14 – The Call From Cal State & Rutgers Interest

15:46 – Why He Chose Monmouth Football First

16:18 – Losing Himself at Monmouth

17:13 – Football vs Wrestling: Which Is Harder?

18:18 – The Decision to Leave Football Behind

18:57 – Changing His Life & Transferring to Penn State

20:06 – First Impressions of Penn State Wrestling

21:31 – Learning the Penn State Culture

22:05 – What Makes Cael Sanderson Special?

23:12 – The Mental Toughness Penn State Builds

24:31 – The Toughest Conversation He Had With Cael

25:33 – The Knee Injury That Changed Everything

26:00 – Wrestling Inside Rec Hall

27:11 – Training With David Taylor & Bo Nickal

27:51 – Becoming a Penn State All-American

28:41 – Does He Ever Reflect on His Accomplishments?

29:22 – Coaching Manchester Wrestling's Future

30:31 – How MMA Entered the Picture

31:06 – Meeting Daniel Cormier Through Phil Davis

32:37 – The NFL Dream Comes to an End

33:20 – Training at AKA With DC & Cain Velasquez

34:02 – Fighting in Front of Dana White

35:05 – Marriage, Family & Future Fighting Plans

36:06 – Why He Loves Combat Sports

38:11 – NCAA Finals or The Super Bowl?

39:02 – His Relationship With Penn State Today

39:36 – Greatest NJ Wrestler of All Time?

40:16 – Final Thoughts & Outro

This is one of the most passionate conversations we've ever had on New Jersey Mat Chat.

Gateway Wrestling head coach Jim Rutter shares the incredible story of how he built a wrestling program, overcame unimaginable family tragedy, and dedicated his life to mentoring generations of wrestlers in South Jersey.

But this episode goes far beyond one coach's story.

Coach Rutter gives his honest opinions on some of the biggest topics in New Jersey wrestling today, including:

🔥 Building Gateway Wrestling from the ground up

🔥 The family tragedy that changed his life forever

🔥 Why coaching is about far more than wins and losses

🔥 The rise of Antonio and Dante Menino

🔥 Why South Jersey wrestling has fallen behind North Jersey

🔥 Public vs. non-public wrestling

🔥 The PowerPoint system, seeding and dual meets

🔥 Why there are simply too many weight classes

🔥 How we can make high school wrestling more exciting for fans

Whether you're a coach, wrestler, parent, or lifelong fan of New Jersey wrestling, this episode is packed with stories, opinions, and decades of perspective from one of South Jersey's most respected voices.

If you care about the future of New Jersey wrestling, this is a conversation you won't want to miss.

🤼‍♂️ Gateway Wrestling

🏆 South Jersey Wrestling

📍 Gloucester County, NJ

🎙️ New Jersey Mat Chat

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01:26 – Meet Gateway Wrestling Coach Jim Rutter

01:43 – Falling in Love With Wrestling in the 1970s

02:38 – Choosing Gateway Over Basketball

03:17 – Wrestling's Early Days in South Jersey

05:27 – Becoming a Coach by Accident

07:01 – Building a Youth Wrestling Program From Scratch

08:47 – Growing Gateway Wrestling One Family at a Time

10:40 – Interviewing for the Head Coaching Job

12:14 – Volunteering Before Becoming a Head Coach

14:15 – Williamstown, New Opportunities & Coming Home

16:11 – Becoming Gateway's Head Coach

16:45 – The Family Tragedy That Changed Everything

19:05 – Why He'll Never Leave Gateway Wrestling

19:58 – Building a Blue-Collar Wrestling Culture

20:50 – Keeping Kids Accountable Without Being in the School

22:00 – Coaching Beyond Wrestling

23:58 – New Jersey Wrestling vs Pennsylvania Wrestling

24:52 – Scheduling Tough Competition Every Season

27:54 – Coaching Antonio & Dante Menino

29:43 – Antonio Menino's Historic State Championship

31:33 – Has South Jersey Wrestling Fallen Behind?

32:30 – Why North Jersey Has Pulled Ahead

34:00 – Does the Wrestling Room Matter More Than the School?

35:24 – Why Families Should Stay Home & Wrestle for Gateway

38:54 – What Changes Would He Make to NJ Wrestling?

40:03 – Why Fans Deserve Better Matchups

42:08 – The Problem With Too Many Weight Classes

44:17 – Fixing the Dual Meet & Quad System

45:56 – Should the PowerPoint System Change?

47:47 – Public vs Non-Public Wrestling Debate

49:31 – Seeding, Politics & Atlantic City

53:50 – Roundtable: The Future of NJ Wrestling

55:28 – Is 100 Wins Still a Meaningful Milestone?

57:28 – Too Many State Tournament Groups?

58:34 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Tyler Going's story is one every New Jersey wrestler can relate to.

He wasn't the youth phenom.

He wasn't the kid winning everything growing up.

In fact, he lost a wrestle-off as a freshman and spent years watching teammates achieve goals he wanted for himself.

But through consistency, offseason work, and a love for the sport, Tyler transformed himself into a New Jersey State Placewinner for Howell.

In this episode, Tyler talks about:

🔥 Growing up in a Howell wrestling family

🔥 Losing a wrestle-off as a freshman

🔥 Wrestling over 100 offseason matches

🔥 Learning from teammates like Tanner and Luke

🔥 Making his breakthrough in Atlantic City

🔥 Why he doesn't believe in major weight cuts

🔥 The culture inside Howell Wrestling

🔥 The future of Howell's young team

Tyler also shares hilarious stories from the Howell room, including Coach Gagliano's legendary pranks, the origin of his "Holy Breads" nickname, and why Howell truly is a wrestling town.

If you're a fan of New Jersey high school wrestling, this episode is packed with insight, humor, and a reminder that success doesn't always come early—but hard work eventually gets rewarded.

🤼‍♂️ Howell Wrestling

🏆 New Jersey State Placewinner

📍 Shore Conference Wrestling

🔥 Wrestling Town USA

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01:26 – Meet Howell State Placewinner Tyler Going

01:39 – Growing Up in a Howell Wrestling Family

02:27 – Wrestling, Baseball & Avoiding Burnout

03:04 – “I Was Never The Guy” Growing Up

03:34 – Why He Stuck With Wrestling

04:02 – The Reclass Year That Changed Everything

04:50 – Losing a Wrestle-Off as a Freshman

05:00 – Watching Teammates Succeed & Wanting More

05:43 – The Offseason That Changed His Career

06:19 – Wrestling 100+ Matches in the Offseason

06:48 – When He Started Believing in Himself

07:12 – Building Confidence Through Experience

08:14 – Learning From Missing the State Podium

08:47 – The Mindset Shift Before Junior Year

09:08 – His Only Losses Came to Brock Mantanona

09:43 – The Difference Between First & Second Trips to AC

10:11 – Entering States With a New Mentality

10:43 – Wrestling Loose & Letting It Fly

11:06 – Why Experience Matters at States

11:45 – Why He Doesn't Believe in Big Weight Cuts

12:41 – Inside Howell Wrestling's Team Culture

13:18 – The Funniest Stories From the Howell Room

13:38 – Who's the Funniest Wrestler on the Team?

14:18 – How "Holy Breads" Got His Nickname

15:00 – What He'll Miss Most About Howell Wrestling

15:42 – Training Partners Who Made Him Better

16:02 – Pickleball, Golf & Life Outside Wrestling

17:06 – The Incredible Support Behind Howell Wrestling

17:49 – Growing Up Around Howell Wrestling History

18:15 – Looking Ahead to Next Year's Howell Team

19:05 – Why This Year's Team Learned So Much

19:50 – The Freshman Class That Changed Everything

20:24 – Incoming Talent & Future Stars

20:46 – Goals for Howell Wrestling Next Season

21:10 – Why Tough Schedules Make Better Wrestlers

21:48 – How Losing Helped Him Improve

23:00 – Learning From Wrestlers Like Tanner & Luke

23:48 – Shoutouts to Coaches, Family & Teammates

25:05 – Wrestling in College? Future Plans

25:45 – Working at Jersey Mike's While Chasing Wrestling Goals

26:22 – Howell Freshmen Are Absolute Knuckleheads

27:20 – Why School Is Fun When You're on the Wrestling Team

28:00 – Coach Gagliano's Legendary Pranks

29:00 – Final Thoughts & Outro

A state title. Four state placers. A state champion. Not a bad first year.

New Delsea head coach Kurt DeWoody joins New Jersey Mat Chat to talk about taking over one of New Jersey's most successful wrestling programs and navigating the pressure that comes with it.

In this episode, Coach DeWoody discusses:

🔥 Winning a state championship in his first season as head coach

🔥 Learning from Mike Barikian at Kingsway

🔥 Returning home to Delsea Wrestling

🔥 Building championship culture

🔥 Why tough schedules create state champions

🔥 The inside story behind Greyson Pettit's unbelievable run to a state title

🔥 Team states, PowerPoints, seeding and NJ wrestling politics

🔥 The importance of youth wrestling and community support

Coach DeWoody also shares stories about unsung heroes, weight management at Atlantic City, and what truly makes Delsea Wrestling one of the premier programs in New Jersey.

If you're a fan of New Jersey high school wrestling, this episode provides a rare behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to build and sustain a championship program.

🤼‍♂️ Delsea Wrestling

🏆 New Jersey Team State Champions

📍 Franklinville, NJ

🔥 South Jersey Wrestling

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01:26 – Meet Delsea Head Coach Kurt DeWoody

01:36 – First Year as Head Coach: State Title & State Champ

02:10 – Biggest Adjustment: Dealing With Parents

03:02 – Learning Under Mike Barikian at Kingsway

03:23 – Why He Never Wanted to Be a Head Coach

04:03 – Coming Home to Delsea Wrestling

04:48 – Growing Up in Franklinville & Wrestling for Delsea

05:11 – Leaving Delsea for Kingsway

05:38 – Returning to Delsea Full-Time

06:11 – Surviving Year One as a Head Coach

07:13 – Building a Schedule for Team & Individual Success

07:50 – Why Tough Losses Matter Before States

08:35 – The Match That Built Confidence Early

09:43 – What Makes a Delsea Practice Different

10:00 – The Culture of Being Comfortable Uncomfortable

10:44 – Winning a State Title Without "Blowing It"

11:02 – Managing a Room Full of Different Personalities

12:02 – Why the Coaching Staff Is Delsea's Secret Weapon

12:53 – The Future of Delsea Wrestling

13:13 – Inside Delsea's Massive Youth Program

13:54 – Unsung Hero Story: Chris Diaz Steps Up

15:00 – CJ Powell's Team States Moment

16:04 – Why Team Wrestling Is Different

16:35 – Delsea vs St. Augustine: The Atmosphere Was Crazy

17:18 – Wrestling in Front of a Packed Home Crowd

17:55 – Thoughts on NJ Wrestling PowerPoints

19:42 – Does Scheduling Affect PowerPoints?

20:15 – Why Great Teams Don't Fear Tough Matchups

21:09 – Focus on Opponents, Not Seeds

21:50 – Greyson Pettit's Historic State Tournament Run

22:22 – Understanding the State Tournament Seeding Process

23:17 – How Greyson Ended Up as the 21 Seed

24:04 – Game Planning for Haggerty & DeLorenzo

25:05 – Training for Six-Minute Matches

26:04 – Why Pettit's Run Was So Special

26:49 – Coaching Multiple Wrestlers in Atlantic City

28:10 – The Reality of Managing Weights at States

29:24 – The Physics Closet Weight-Cut Story

30:40 – Expectations for Delsea Next Season

31:02 – What Wrestling Teaches Beyond Winning

32:41 – Former Wrestlers Who Made Him Proud

33:30 – Wrestling's Impact on the Community

34:08 – Final Thoughts & Outro