Mat Chat with David Mirikitani
87 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsDavid Mirikitani talks with wrestling coaches from around the country for Trackwrestling. Part of the Mat Talk Podcast Network
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MC88: NCAA national coordinator of officials Tim Shiels joins Mat Chat
April 08, 2019 04:47 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBTim Shiels joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss the hands-to-the-face rule, he clarifies what constitutes a penalty for a headgear pull, touches on edge-of-the-mat calls, independent reviews and much more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC87: World champ J’den Cox joins Mat Chat
March 06, 2019 19:40 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBJ'den Cox joins David Mirikitani to discuss his life as a World champion, his pursuit of another World title, the American Wrestling League and the upcoming Missouri Border Brawl. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC86: Michigan assistant coach Kellen Russell
February 26, 2019 04:03 - 50 minutes - 34.6 MBKellen Russell joins Mat Chat to discuss the brilliance of Sergei Belaglazov, why he was so successful in overtime matches, how Blair Academy got him ready for college and why staying calm is so important. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC85: Randy Couture talks on upcoming AWL and Missouri Border Brawl events
February 25, 2019 03:33 - 20 minutes - 9.47 MBRandy Couture discusses how AWL can give wrestlers an alternative to MMA, why guys like Chris Pratt are so important, why he raises money to support veterans and the genesis and goals of the Missouri Border Brawl events. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music […]
MC84: Wayne Boyd returns to Mat Chat to talk AWL
February 18, 2019 03:58 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBWayne Boyd rejoins Mat Chat to discuss his love of wrestling, his relationship with Andy Barth, how the American Wrestling League is going to succeed and AWL's partnership with the Missouri Border Brawl on March 17th in Kansas City. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
MC83: Oklahoma State assistant coach Zack Esposito
February 05, 2019 20:28 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBOklahoma State assistant Zack Esposito joins David Mirikitani to talk about being part of four national title teams with the Cowboys, why “skill” is the basis of the OSU program, why wrestling should consider a 3-point takedown and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
MC82: Iowa assistant coach Ryan Morningstar
January 31, 2019 04:42 - 48 minutes - 33.3 MBRyan Morningstar joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss recruiting, his entry into coaching, working alongside Tom and Terry Brands, the evolution of Iowa style wrestling, misconceptions about the Hawkeyes and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC81: Missouri associate head coach Alex Clemsen
January 22, 2019 20:31 - 58 minutes - 40.1 MBMissouri associate head coach Alex Clemsen joins David Mirikitani for this week's episode of Mat Chat. This week's topics include why Brian Smith is a great leader, RTCs, and why college wrestling needs to be a first-semester sport. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music […]
MC80: Princeton assistant Joe Dubuque returns to Mat Chat
January 07, 2019 03:06 - 47 minutes - 32.5 MBJoe Dubuque rejoins Mat Chat to discuss Princeton's anyone, anywhere, anytime approach, the similarities and differences between Patrick Glory, Matt Kolodzik and Patrick Brucki and benchmarks Princeton has achieved this season. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC79: Frank Molinaro and Eric Guerrero
January 01, 2019 02:17 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBOlympian Frank Molinaro and Eric Guerrero join David Mirikitani to discuss Molinaro's move to the Oklahoma RTC, his potential impact on the state of Oklahoma, and how the OKRTC is becoming a melting pot of ideas and learning wrestling.. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
MC78: Talking MMA and wrestling with Matt Winkeljohn
December 25, 2018 02:08 - 40 minutes - 28.1 MBJacksonWink MMA coach Mike Winkeljohn joins Mat Chat to discuss why wrestling is the best base for MMA, how he and Greg Jackson got their gym started, and why teamwork is so important in an individual sport like MMA.. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
MC77: Iowa State head coach Kevin Dresser
December 18, 2018 00:00 - 32 minutes - 22.2 MBIowa State coach Kevin Dresser joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss the culture change at Iowa State, the pros and cons of Regional Training Centers, the legend of Nate Carr and what makes Austin Gomez special. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music […]
MC76: Arizona State recruit Adam Busiello
November 20, 2018 21:35 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBAdam Busiello joins David Mirikitani to talk about recruiting and his decision to sign with Arizona State after he had been committed to Penn State. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC75: Oklahoma’s Lou Rosselli joins Mat Chat
October 30, 2018 15:25 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBOklahoma coach Lou Rosselli joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss why wrestlers must love the process, why we have to learn from each other, what he's building with the Sooners and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC74: Lake Highland Prep head coach Mike Palazzo
October 01, 2018 19:35 - 1 hour - 41.9 MBLake Highland Prep Coach Mike Palazzo joins Mat Chat to discuss growing wrestling in the Southeast, the Lake Highland Prep program, why wrestling should not try to appeal to everyone, and the upcoming Big Shoulders Brawl in Chicago. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music […]
MC73: Illinois RTC coach Bryan Medlin
September 04, 2018 00:26 - 1 hour - 90.5 MBIllinois RTC coach Bryan Medlin joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss the science of learning, how being in the Marines has impacted his life, the growth and role of RTCs and a charity event coming in October. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | […]
MC72: Kendall Cross rejoins Mat Chat to talk Frank Chamizo and the NYC RTC
August 20, 2018 02:53 - 32 minutes - 14.7 MBOlympic gold medalist and NYC RTC coach Kendall Cross joins David Mirikitani to talk about his club's relationship with two-time World champion Frank Chamizo of Italy and the club's recent additions of Evan Henderson and Lavion Mayes. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC71: Iowa’s Terry Brands returns to Mat Chat
June 06, 2018 02:35 - 58 minutes - 79.7 MBIowa associate head coach Terry Brands joins Mat Chat to discuss this past season, his view on transfers, what Spencer Lee means to the program, the World Team qualifying process and what it's going to be like to coach his son Nelson. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google […]
MC70: Mike Powell returns to Mat Chat
May 27, 2018 20:22 - 55 minutes - 75.9 MBMike Powell rejoins David Mirikitani for Mat Chat to discuss Beat the Streets Chicago, how wrestling is saving the lives of young and a huge high school event upcoming in January of 2019. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC69: Journeymen Wrestling Club’s Frank Popolizio
April 22, 2018 02:51 - 56 minutes - 77.5 MBFrank Popolizio joins Mat Chat to discuss the legacy of Joe Benna, his relationship with his brother, Pat, how the Tussle for the Troops came together, the importance of collaboration, and his upcoming Journeymen/Cliff Keen World Classic. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC68: Penn State associate head coach Cody Sanderson returns to Mat Chat
April 12, 2018 23:36 - 1 hour - 84.2 MBPenn State associate head coach Cody Sanderson returns to Mat Chat to discuss the Nittany Lions' title run, what makes guys like Zain Retherford special, his thoughts on the National Duals and wrestling being a one- or two-semester sport. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | […]
MC67: Retired Michigan wrestling coach Joe McFarland
March 26, 2018 02:49 - 42 minutes - 58.9 MBJoe McFarland joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to discuss his final run as Michigan head coach, the blue collar work ethic he learned at an early age, and what the University of Michigan has meant to him. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC66: David Mirikitani and Andy Hamilton talk NCAA’s from Cleveland
March 13, 2018 00:18 - 1 hour - 90.3 MBTrackwrestling's Andy Hamilton joins David Mirikitani in Cleveland to preview the NCAA Championships. . SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC65: Missouri high school state champion coaches Cornell Robinson and Charlie Sheretz
March 02, 2018 03:08 - 38 minutes - 70.7 MBMissouri state champion coaches Charlie Sheretz and Cornell Robinson join Mat Chat to discuss their teams' runs to the state titles, the respect they have for each other and why sports are so good for building long term relationships in life. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
MC64: Olympic champion Kendall Cross
February 19, 2018 07:17 - 1 hour - 118 MBKendall Cross joins Mat Chat to discuss the ability to bounce back from a loss, the importance of your mindset in wrestling, and why focusing on your strengths rather than your weaknesses is another way to improve quickly. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC63: Penn State assistant coach Cody Sanderson
February 11, 2018 03:14 - 43 minutes - 79.6 MBCody Sanderon joins Mat Chat to recap Penn State's big dual win against Ohio State, the importance of gratitude in the Nittany Lion program, and the upcoming Final X event coming to State College. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC62: Ohio State assistant coach and two-time Olympian Tervel Dlagnev
February 03, 2018 23:09 - 59 minutes - 108 MBOhio State assistant Tervel Dlagnev joins Mat Chat to discuss why honesty and humility are critical to effective coaching, what it's like to coach Kyle Snyder and some of the philosophical pillars that have guided him as a coach and athlete. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play […]
MC61: Michigan assistant coach Sean Bormet
January 30, 2018 04:58 - 45 minutes - 83.3 MBSean Bormet returns to Mat Chat to discuss how to jump levels, what makes Adam Coon special, why you have to love to compete on the big stage and what can be done at the youth levels to increase numbers in wrestling. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google […]
MC60: Bergen Catholic head coach Dave Bell
January 26, 2018 15:17 - 32 minutes - 59.4 MBBergen Catholic coach Dave Bell joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to talk about his program's big win against Blair Academy and its bid to finish on top of the national rankings. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC59: Xander Schultz and Cody Bickley join Mat Chat to talk Final X
January 21, 2018 23:36 - 44 minutes - 82.2 MBXander Schultz and Cody Bickley join David Mirikitani for this week's episode of Mat Chat to talk about the new qualifying procedures for USA Wrestling's World Teams in 2018. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC58: Oklahoma State assistant coach Chris Perry
January 13, 2018 23:47 - 51 minutes - 93.9 MBOklahoma State assistant coach Chris Perry joins Mat Chat to discuss why pressure is a privilege, the genius of John Smith, learning to love being uncomfortable and what it takes to be a winner. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC57: NC State assistant coach Obe Blanc
January 04, 2018 16:01 - 54 minutes - 100 MBNorth Carolina State assistant Obe Blanc joins Mat Chat to discuss the big dual vs. Oklahoma State in Italy, why roadmaps are so important in coaching and improvement and why being fearless is so important to success. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC55: New Presbyterian Director of Wrestling Mark Cody
December 14, 2017 16:03 - 48 minutes - 89.2 MBMark Cody will take over as the first coach at Presbyterian, which announced last week that it will launch a Division I program in 2018. The former American and Oklahoma coach shares his thoughts on his new job in a special episode of Mat Chat. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | […]
MC54: Wyoming’s Ethan Kyle returns to Mat Chat with David Mirikitani
December 09, 2017 21:31 - 55 minutes - 102 MBUniversity of Wyoming associate head coach Ethan Kyle discusses the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational, Bryce Meredith and his journey to Wyoming, why peaking is so important and what's in the future for Wyoming. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC53: Missouri assistant and Olympic and World medalist J’den Cox
December 04, 2017 04:39 - 1 hour - 117 MBJ'den Cox joins Mat Chat to discuss his Olympic Journey, what really happened in the bronze medal match, winning world bronze again in 2017, sharing a sauna with Thomas Gilman, and how rewarding and nerve-wracking coaching is. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC52: Oklahoma assistant Michael Lightner
November 26, 2017 04:40 - 54 minutes - 101 MBOklahoma assistant Michael Lightner joins Mat Chat to discuss his journey from Marlow, Okla., to OU, coaching alongside Jack Spates, Mark Cody and Lou Rosselli and what can be expected from this year's Sooner squad. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | RSS
MC51: Arizona State assistant coach Lee Pritts
November 18, 2017 03:58 - 1 hour - 110 MBArizona State assistant Lee Pritts joins Mat Chat to discuss ASU's 12-day road trip to start the season, how Josh Shields has jumped levels, what makes Zahid Valencia special, why the love of competing is so essential and more. SUBSCRIBE TO TRACKWRESTLING'S MATCHAT PODCAST Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Play Music | […]
MC50: Virginia Tech assistant and 2012 Olympian Jared Frayer
November 12, 2017 03:34 - 56 minutes - 103 MBVirginia Tech assistant coach Jared Frayer discusses coming to Virginia Tech, how good the Hokies can be this year, what he's learned from Tony Robie and Frank Molinaro, and what he's doing to continue to evolve as a coach. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. Join Eric […]
MC49: Princeton Associate Head Coach Joe Dubuque
November 03, 2017 11:11 - 9.46 MBPrinceton's Joe Dubuque joins David Mirikitani to talk about this weekend's Princeton Open and the NWCA All-Star Classic at Princeton. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. Join Eric Olanowski each Monday for the Blue Chip Recruiting Podcast, Andy and David each Wednesday for Weighing In and David's […]
MC48: Iowa State assistant’s Brent Metcalf and Derek St. John
October 30, 2017 20:59 - 34 minutes - 16.1 MBBrent Metcalf and Derek St John sit down to discuss the transition to Iowa State, the rivalry with Iowa then and now, their favorite and least favorite parts of coaching, what the big verbal commitments means to the program and how close Metcalf came to NOT coming to Iowa State. Mat Chat talks with assistant […]
MC47: Rankings chat with Alex Steen, Jim Kalin and Bryan Van Kley
October 20, 2017 16:58 - 1 hour - 29 MBIt's rankings season as the Division I season starts in a few weeks. David Mirikitani talks with Alex Steen of TheOpenMat, Jim Kalin of Amateur Wrestling News and Bryan Van Kley of WIN Magazine to get each one's perspective on rankings in the sport. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their […]
MC46: The constant battles with Mike Powell of Oak Park and River Forest, Illinois
October 13, 2017 01:12 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBMike Powell was an All-American at Indiana before his college wrestling career ended in a less than stellar fashion. Regarded now as one of the top high school coaches in the country, Powell has battled his own demons as well as a well-publicized affliction and still finds time to coach kids to the best of […]
MC45: King of the Cage title holder and Purdue alum Juan Archuleta joins Mat Chat
October 06, 2017 01:35 - 52 minutes - 24.3 MBKing of the Cage title holder at 135, 145, 155 and160 pounds Juan Archuleta joins David Mirikitani this week to discuss how Purdue got him ready for MMA. Archuleta also explains what wrestling skills are crucial to MMA success, how his training and nutritional programs allows him to compete at multiple weights and why he […]
MC44: Oklahoma filmmaker Chance Leonard joins Mat Chat
September 29, 2017 14:50 - 1 hour - 28.4 MBChance Leonard, the creator and executive producer of the movie “The Price of Legacy: Wrestling with a dynasty,” and 2017 inductee to Oklahoma chapter of the NWHOF for the medal of courage comes on to discuss the Oklahoma Regional Training Center, radical collaboration, his 4 A's philosophy about life and what makes Perry, Oklahoma so […]
MC43: USA Wrestling’s Rich Bender, Cody Bickley and Bill Zadick
September 22, 2017 16:17 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBIn the wake of the stellar summer the U.S. men's freestyle program had, USA Wrestling's Rich Bender, Cody Bickley and Bill Zadick will join the program this week. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of […]
MC42: Bergen Catholic head coach Dave Bell and his take on the Nick Suriano situation
September 16, 2017 21:56 - 37 minutes - 17.5 MBThere's been a lot discussed around the wrestling community about the Nick Suriano situation. Dave Bell, Suriano's high school coach at Bergen Catholic in New Jersey, joins Mat Chat with David Mirikitani to talk a bit about what he knew about everything and what type of athlete Suriano is. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches […]
MC41: Ohio RTC head coach and two-time World bronze medalist Tervel Dlagnev
September 03, 2017 09:39 - 1 hour - 32.7 MBTervel Dlagnev joins David Mirikitani this week on Mat Chat to discuss his start in wrestling, how to embrace the art of mastery, his viewpoints on how to handle pressure, and what makes Kyle Snyder special. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling […]
MC40: Illinois assistant coach Mike Poeta next up on Mat Chat
August 26, 2017 14:04 - 39 minutes - 18.2 MBNew Illinois assistant wrestling coach Mike Poeta is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in general. Mat Chat In is one of three shows available by subscribing to the Trackwrestling. Join Eric Olanowski each […]
MC39: Missouri head wrestling coach Brian Smith
August 18, 2017 14:39 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBLongtime Missouri head wrestling coach Brian Smith has built the Tigers wrestling program basically from scratch. A doormat of the Big 12 prior to Smith's arrival, Missouri is now one of the most respected programs in the nation. Smith is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and […]
MC38: Eric Guerrero on the move to the Oklahoma RTC
August 11, 2017 19:45 - 31 minutes - 14.6 MBLongtime Oklahoma State assistant coach Eric Guerrero is on the move. Guerrero recently accepted a coaching position in Norman to head Oklahoma's Regional Training Center. Guerrero is next up on Mat Chat with David Mirikitani. Mat Chat talks with assistant coaches and others to get their unique view on the sport, coaching and wrestling in […]