Badger Tough: Inside the Circle

It's a snow day eve... Coaches talk about the Norm Manstedt & Beatrice girls tournaments, as well as EMC Duals.

Coaches talk about the handful of evening duals, Winnebago girls tournament, and Badger Duals. Plus we touch on where things stand for State Duals wildcard points.

Coach's voice went in and out, but we were able to get all the recaps in!

A new season, and a bit of new timing, with the podcast dropping midweek. The coaches chat about the start of the new season and Bennington Invite.

The coaches recap an exciting State Championships!  The boys finish as a team Runner-Up with 3 champions and 2 third placers, and the girls finish with a champion.  Kael Lauridsen caps his career as a 4-time state champ, and we discuss his wild finals match.

The coaches talk district wrestling, qualifying 11 boys for state, and talk a little about the upcoming state tournament. 

Coaches discuss the past 2 weeks of wrestling, including Girls Districts and Boys State Duals.

Coaches (including Coach Velasquez!) discuss the super busy week for the kids.  The State Duals field is starting to round out, and we talk some in-season nutrition.

Coaches recap a bunch of competitions this week: Waverly JV, Syracuse Dual, Logan-Magnolia / Plattsmouth Triangular, Schuyler Girls, Schuyler JV, Arlington Girls, and Schuyler Varsity.  Also, some more chat and insights on scheduling.

Coaches recap the Lincoln Southeast dual, Beatrice Girls Invite, and EMC Duals.  Lots to talk about, including some busy weeks to come!

Coaches recap a tough two days of Winnebago Girls Invite, Millard South dual, & Badger Duals.

Coaches recap the Central dual, Fracas, and Skutt Girls invite.  Then we get deep into duals - wildcard standings, points, and scheduling.

The coaches discuss the week of tough wrestling.  Maybe we should get a guest soon to share the speaking load...

The coaches are back to discuss the start of the season and Bennington Invite!

DOUBLE STATE CHAMPS!!! Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny chat about the exciting culmination of the season.  Six individual state champs, another team championship, records broken, and history made!  And coach answers who he thinks the best Bennington team in history is.

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny chat about a dominating boys districts performance.  We also talk a little about the upcoming state tournament.  Next up... State!

STATE CHAMPS!!! Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny chat about an exciting start to championship season.  Obviously by now everyone knows the boys brought home a state duals championship.  But before that, we talk about girls districts - the first two girls in Bennington history qualify for state... and in dominating fashion!

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny chat wrestling in a somewhat shorter podcast than normal.  The girls finish 3rd with only 4 wrestling, and the boys secure a state duals berth and EMC tournament title!  Championship season here we come!

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny cover a successful week of wrestling.  The girls had 3 tournaments this weekend and the boys dominated at the Higgins Invite.  State duals standings are starting to settle in, and it's looking much better for the Badgers!

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny cover a wild week of wrestling.  The race to qualify for State Duals is getting tight and every dual matters!  Plus we got a lot of questions from parents and fans this week!

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny cover a busy week of wrestling.  More busy weeks are coming, as this time of year is competition crazy!

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny chat about the past 2 weeks of competitions - Beatrice dual, Winnebago Girls Invite, Badger Duals, and Millard South dual.  We also spend a little time on what goes into the weekly results email.

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny chat about the Omaha Central dual, Flatwater Fracas, and answer a few questions.

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny discuss a weekend of super tough tournaments.

Head Coach Alan Pokorny and Assistant Coach Craig Pokorny discuss the first competitions of the year, and preview a busy upcoming week!