Destination Talk

72 years. That’s how long Princeton wrestling waited for another NCAA National Champion. Pat Glory became the man who ended that wait. On Episode 66 of Destination Talk, we sit down with Princeton wrestling legend and NCAA National Champion Pat Glory to talk about everything that went into reaching the top—and what happens after you finally get there. Pat takes us back to where wrestling started f...

Joey Ortega’s story is still being written. The Clark, NJ native and ALJ graduate joins Destination Talk to talk about his path from New Jersey high school wrestling to competing at Kutztown University and earning a trip to the NCAA Division II Championships. Joey takes us inside the jump from high school to college wrestling—the moments that exposed where he needed to get better, the work people...

Parker Keckeisen has reached a level in wrestling that very few ever experience — but the journey behind the success tells an even bigger story. Episode 64 of Destination Talk drops Sunday, September 13 at 9 AM. In this episode, Parker joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about becoming an NCAA champion, the sacrifices behind reaching the highest levels of the sport, handling pressure and expe...

NCAA qualifier. Ohio state champion. Division I wrestler at the University of Virginia . But ask Marlon Yarbrough who he is when wrestling is gone — and the conversation changes. Marlon joins Destination Talk for Episode 63, and we get into the parts of the journey that don’t show up next to your record. The jump from being one of the best wrestlers in high school to walking into a Division I room...

Wrestling will test you. Adversity will shape you. What you do with those lessons afterward is what matters. This week we sit down with Horacio Vialpando , former Division I wrestler at the University of Northern Colorado, for a conversation about the grind of college wrestling, the challenges that shaped him, and how those experiences helped turn him into the coach he is today. We also get into s...

What does it take to lead young athletes in a world filled with distractions, social media, and constant pressure? In Episode 60 of Destination Talk , we sit down with Patrick Gorbatuk , Head Wrestling Coach at Manville High School (NJ) , for a conversation that goes far beyond wins and losses. Coach Gorbatuk shares his philosophy on building strong athletes, developing resilient young people, and...

What happens when you've achieved the dream that so many athletes spend their entire lives chasing... and you decide to walk away? In this episode of Destination Talk , we're joined by former Louisville volleyball standout and current University of Kentucky assistant coach Amaya Tillman . While her accomplishments on the court speak for themselves, this conversation goes far beyond volleyball. Ama...

There are moments in every athlete's journey when the results don't match the effort. Those are the moments that define who you become. In Episode 59 of Destination Talk, we sit down with Zac Belverio , a graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, New Jersey, and current wrestler at the University at Buffalo , to unpack the journey that rarely gets talked about. From being a .500 freshman...

What does wrestling leave with you long after your competitive career is over? In Episode 58 of Destination Talk , we sit down with Steve Mytych to explore a journey built through hard work, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to the sport of wrestling. From becoming a 100-plus match winner at Drexel University to coaching at the Division I level, Steve shares the experiences that shaped him—not...

What happens when the lessons learned on a wrestling mat are applied in some of the highest-pressure situations imaginable? In Episode 57 of Destination Talk, we sit down with former Rutgers wrestler Matthew Pletcher to discuss the journey from Division I athletics to a career in law enforcement. Matt shares how wrestling shaped his mindset, prepared him for life beyond competition, and ultimately...

How does a kid from New Zealand end up playing professional Ultimate Frisbee in New York? In Episode 56 of Destination Talk, we welcome Nicholas Whitlock of the New York Empire to discuss a journey that has taken him from the fields of New Zealand to competing at the highest level of professional Ultimate in the United States. Nicholas shares what sports culture looks like in New Zealand, how Ulti...

Everybody celebrates the wins. Very few talk about the pressure, doubt, and internal battles athletes carry long before the spotlight ever hits them. Episode 55 of Destination Talk features Jaivon Jones from Arkansas-Little Rock as he opens up about the mental side of competing, the moments he questioned himself, the grind people never see, and what it felt like finishing his collegiate wrestling...

What does “Be The Standard” actually look like when you’re responsible for an entire football program? On Episode 54 of Destination Talk, Zach Watkins, head football coach at Washburn University, breaks down the pressure that comes with leadership, the expectations attached to the position, and why culture collapses the moment standards become optional. Coach Watkins opens up about: Earning an opp...

He walked into Division 1 wrestling believing he was prepared. Then reality hit. On Episode 53 of Destination Talk, Julian Farber takes listeners inside the moments most athletes never talk about publicly—the pressure, the doubt, the identity shifts, and the mental battles that come with competing inside the University of Northern Iowa wrestling program room. This isn’t a highlight reel conversati...

What happens when the thing that gives you purpose also becomes the thing that tests you the most? In Episode 52 of Destination Talk , Pete Terrezza opens up about the pressure, sacrifice, and identity shifts that come with competing at Duke University while trying to grow through one of the toughest sports in the world. Pete shares stories about the moments that shaped him, the setbacks that forc...

He went 168-0 in high school… So what happens when you finally lose? Episode 51 of Destination Talk brings you inside the mindset of Dominick Serrano, former Division I wrestler at Northern Colorado, as he opens up about the reality behind dominance, adversity, and what it truly takes to compete at the highest level. From an undefeated high school career with 122 pins to facing the toughest compet...

He tore his ACL. Stayed public. Became a 3x All-American. Most athletes think they know what it takes to reach the top… this conversation exposes the truth. Episode 50 of Destination Talk is a milestone—and this one sets a new standard. CJ Composto takes us inside the reality of becoming and staying elite at the Division 1 level. From the moment everything stopped with a torn ACL, to building hims...

Join us on this episode of Destination Talk with Dan Hilt , a standout wrestler from Manalapan High School and Rutgers University , now a celebrated coach at Arthur L. Johnson High School and the Yale Street Wrestling Club . Recently named Region 4 Assistant Coach of the Year , Dan shares his journey from the mat to the sidelines, revealing the lessons that shaped his wrestling career, the mindset...

What does it really take to develop elite athletes — and are today’s systems actually helping… or hurting them? In this episode of Destination Talk , we sit down with Austin Culp , founder of Culprit Athletics, to dive deep into the world of athlete development, coaching philosophy, and building something that lasts. Austin shares his journey from starting a facility from the ground up to creating...

What does it really take to become a professional athlete in a sport that’s still growing? In this episode of Destination Talk, we sit down with Luke Barry — a Westfield, New Jersey native, James Madison University graduate, and now a professional athlete with the New York Empire. Luke takes us through his journey from playing sports growing up in New Jersey to discovering Ultimate Frisbee, develo...

Every coach has a story. Before Brianna Hendricks was guiding athletes at The Academy in Garwood, she was a kid in Colonia, New Jersey chasing a ball, learning hard lessons about confidence, setbacks, and what it really means to compete. In this episode of Destination Talk, Brianna opens up about her path from Colonia High School soccer player to sports performance coach, and how the challenges sh...

What does real athletic development actually look like? In this episode of Destination Talk, we sit down with Chad Coy, master coach at Parisi Speed School and former strongman competitor. Chad brings a powerful perspective from both sides of the industry — as an athlete who has pushed his own limits and as a coach responsible for building long-term success in others. We dive into his journey thro...

What does it really take to become a Division I football player? In this episode of Destination Talk, we sit down with Sacred Heart University athlete Gianni Principato to unpack the journey from youth sports to competing at the highest level of college athletics. Gianni shares how he got started, the mentors who shaped him, and the moment he realized football could become more than just a game. W...

Episode 43 is LIVE In this episode of Destination Talk, we sit down with Hope Fedun to talk about identity, growth, and learning when it’s time to pivot. Hope shares her journey through athletics, including her background in gymnastics, and how those early lessons in discipline, structure, and mental toughness carried into other areas of her life. We also dive into her creative side and her passio...