Cali Connect Wrestling Podcast

In this episode Coaches Robby, Steve and Chris give you details on the upcoming Schoolboy, Cadet and Junior Girls/Boys Dual trips as well as the BIG ONE simply known as "FARGO".

Katherine is a former USA Wrestling World Team member and CA-USA Wrestling National Team Member. She talks about her legendary Hall of Fame Father Lee Allen, who is one of only Two Americans to represent USA in both Freestyle and Greco in the Olympics. Katherine also talks about LuchaFit, what it is and how to get involved. She also speaks about the importance of mental training in young athletes...

Anthony Valencia is a former CA High School State Champion, 4x PAC-12 Champion and a Mexican National Team Freestyle team member. Anthony speaks about his time on the CA National Team, winning a Fargo title. Valencia also speaks about his decision to compete for the Mexican National Team and the impact his Mom, Dad and brother (Zahid) have on him.

Coaches speak with Derek Moore, Head Wrestling Coach at Cal Baptist University in Southern California. Coach Moore a former Div. 1 National Champion for UC Davis, discusses his rising program, his expectations for his student athletes and his time spent with Legendary Coach Lennie Zalesky.

Coaches talk with Tod Blank Co-Officials Director and Nor-Cal Beach Wrestling Director

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee are live at CA USA Wrestling Kids Folkstyle State Championships and talk with CA USA Wrestling Schoolboy National Team coach David Calkins. Calkins Speaks about the Schoolboy team, his thoughts on the impact of being on the team has on the kids and his expectations for the team. Coach Calkins also talks about his daughter Sam Calkins a Freshman on the...

Coaches speak with Blair Green the current director of USA Grappling. Blair speaks about the differences and similarities between wrestling and grappling. The future of USA Grappling the popularity of wrestlers in the ADCC Championships, the most prestigious grappling tournament in the world. 

Coaches speak with Vanguard University Head Wrestling Coach Caleb Flores. Flores speaks about his time on the National Dual Team in Enid, Oklahoma, Jake Varner and his up and coming wrestling program in Costa Mesa, Ca. Caleb Flores is a 4x CA High School State Place winner for Northview High School and an NCAA Qualifier for Northern Iowa University. 

Coaches give a special live podcast from State Wrestling Championships

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee talk with Women's Freestyle World Team Member Mallory Velte. A 2x World Bronze medalist, California High School State Champion and a former CA-USA Wrestling National Team member and Fargo All-American. 

Coaches speak with former California National Team Member Kyle Parco. Kyle is currently a redshirt Sophomore at Arizona State University a 2x All American. Kyle talks about his time at Fresno St, his transfer to Arizona St and coaches Troy Steiner and Zeke Jones. 

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee are live from the CA-USA wrestling volunteer meeting and updating you on what's being shared there and talk with Mat Officials Director Tod Blank, National Team Coach Clint Birch and National Team Leader Roberto Dixon. 

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee sit down with Coach Izzy Silva and discuss topics such as dad vs coach life, his coaching philosophies and his senior level career and the people who helped shape who is today as a coach. 

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee give you information on upcoming CA-USA Wrestling Events and the guys try to rank CA's top high school events and bring along some their own memories with them. 

Peyton discusses his current success at Michigan State University and his time on the CA-USA National Team and how it helped him prepare for College. Omania also talks about the current state of US Greco Roman Wrestling Program and who he would like to see lead the program. 

CA-USA Wrestling National Team Coach's Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee have the great debate - Who are the greatest California wrestlers of All-Time. Where does Coach Robby Have himself on the list ?