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ABOUT THE EPISODE Quick listen tonight! We discuss the official draws for the 2023 NWCA National Duals, the 8 prelims, and overall draws for the tops teams in DIII. Going to be a fun weekend in Louisville, Kentucky. Follow all the action on Flowrestling and Trackwrestling! FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Luther College Head Coach Dave Mitchell joins the podcast to discuss the history of the Gator "Boot" Duals, Luther's team performance at the Dual event and the fall semester, his time at UW-La Crosse as a wrestler, how he got to Luther and much more. Coach Mitchell is in his 27th season at Luther and has an amazing career in the coaches corner. He is Luther's all-time leader for...

ABOUT THE EPISODE We recap results from December, a big milestone, and some big time events on the horizon in DIII. Individuals and Programs around the country making statements and emerging as real contenders as we enter the second half the season.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennar...

ABOUT THE EPISODE McDaniel Head Coach Mason Goretsas joins the podcast to talk about their nice start to the season, schedule outlook, the Green Terror line-up, and his coaching staff that has helped build up the McDaniel program. Mason joined the staff after a successful career at McDaniel, he was an assistant coach for 4 seasons before taking over the program for the 2018-19 season. McDaniel is...

ABOUT THE EPISODE We highlight some of marquee upsets during the first 3 weeks of the season and what teams are off to great starts. From All Americans losing to undefeated starts in duals, we discuss it all in Episode 78.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII...

ABOUT THE EPISODE We breakdown the NWCA Preseason Poll and talk about the top individuals in each weight class as we enter the first weekend of the season. Brief discussion about the tournament poll to wrap up the episode.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Re-sharing our episode about the failed drug tests from the 2022 NCAA Championships. A lot of discussion has taken place online over the last week but this does not seem closed until more information is made public.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, f...

ABOUT THE EPISODE University of the Ozarks Coaching Staff joins the show to discuss the leadership change and much more. Newly appointed Head Coach Vinny Barber and Head Assistant Doyle Trout are excited about the programs future. They also share how they met and how their relationship grew over the years.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Saint Vincent College is bringing back wrestling and the Bearcats Head Coach Dominick Nania is ready to build the program up. Coach Nania was hired in May and has a whole year to recruit the SVC first class for the 2023-24 season. He enjoyed a standout four-year career for the Cardinals, serving as a three-year team captain and compiling 98 career victories. He was a two-time NCA...

ABOUT THE EPISODE UW Eau-Claire Head Coach Tim Fader joined the show to talk about the Bluegolds breakout season last year and how they're going to build off of their success. We also talk about his coaching stints at UW LaCrosse and UW Whitewater. He was WIAC Coach of the Year four times in 1999, 2001, 2002 and 2014 and National Wrestling Coaches Association Coach of the Year in 2001 and 2012, an...

ABOUT THE EPISODE York College Head Coach Duane Bastress joins the show to share his story and how he found York. Bastress transferred to York from Bloomsburg and was a 2x DIII Champ with the Spartans. Bastress completed his senior year 40-0 and his three years at York College with a mark of 97-6. Including his one year stint at Bloomsburg, Bastress compiled a collegiate record of 114-21. He also...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Lakeland Head Coach Mike DeRoehn is back after a one year hiatus from the coaches corner. He was the head coach at Lakeland from 2010-2014. He also had coaching stints at UW-Oshkosh and UW-Platteville. On top of his wrestling coach responsibilities he has served as a head strength and conditioning coach within the athletic department. Coach DeRoehn is passionate about his profess...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Recently promoted Augsburg Head Coach Tony Valek joins the show to talk about the historic Auggie wrestling program. They're coming off a 3rd place showing at the NCAA Championships and 1st place in the NWCA Academic Standings. Tony was a 3x All American and 2x National Finalist for the Auggies, he is going into his 15th season at Augsburg. We discuss the recent promotion, Hall o...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 69 features Brad Bruhn, recently retired from SUNY Cortland after 20 successful years at the helm. He has led the Red Dragons to top-30 NCAA Division III finishes 15 times, including eight top-10 and 11 top-20 showings. Bruhn is Cortland's career victory leader with a combined 236-101-1 (.700) dual-match record and his teams have won at least 10 matches 15 times. Bruhn wa...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 68 features Pankil Chander, new Head Coach at Penn College of Technology. Coach Chander grew up on Long Island and wrestled at Wilkes University. He had coaching stints at Bloomsburg, Gettysburg, and Springfield before taking over at Penn College. Fun conversation as we dive into Penn College, Long Island Wrestling, Wilkes Wrestling and much more. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Ursinus Head Coach Joe Jamison joined the show, first episode release of season 3 of the podcast! Fun conversation talking about the growth of Ursinus Wrestling since we took over, his D3 roots, coaching at Princeton, and much more. Joe wrestled under legendary coach Ned McGinley at Kings College. Make sure to follow our new content page on Rokfin, one article is posted and more...

ABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features 3x All American Samuel Braswell from Averett University. Braswell was part of the first recruiting class for the Cougars and transformed into one of the best lightweights in the country. We discussed his recent success at the U23 Greco World Team Trials, his growth on and off the mat at Averett, his relationship with Brandon Woody and Blake Roulo, and more.&...

ABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features 2022 NCAA Champion and 5x All American Brett Kaliner. Kaliner was dominant in the Stevens Ducks Singlet, amassing 143-13 career record and 76% of those wins coming by bonus. He was a 5x Scholar All American and is leaving Stevens with two degrees, Muscle Hamster did it all in Hoboken and was a fan favorite when he competed.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://a...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Wheaton Head Coach Jim Gruenwald joined the show to discuss the release of his book, "Not All Roads Lead to Glory", his personal career, and his coaching career at Wheaton. Coach Gruenwald was an outstanding collegiate and international competitor before getting in the coaches corner. Gruenwald is a 1994 graduate of Maranatha Baptist Bible College. He compiled a four-year record...

ABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features Rochester Institute of Technology Head Coach Jason Bovenzi. Jason was a 3x All American and 2x National Champion for St. Lawrence and Ithaca College. He is in his 7th season with RIT and has them on a roll. The Tigers took 4th at the NWCA Duals and 7th at the NCAA Tournament in 2022, they also finished 4th in the country academically based on their team GPA....

ABOUT THE EPISODE My brother and I start the show by discussing the controversial ending to the 157 NCAA Final, RIT is currently appealing the match. We then highlight programs and individuals with some season awards.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg Un...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 61 highlights all the programs that crowned their first NCAA Champion at the 2022 NCAA Championships. Stevens, North Central, Mount Saint Josephs University, and Millikin University. We interviewed each Head Coach. The order of the interviews are: - Joe Favia - Stevens - Charles Mason - MSJ - Joe Norton - North Central - Ryan Birt - Millikin  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https...

ABOUT THE EPISODE The 2022 team race was one for the ages, tightest team race since 1993. Wabash put themselves in position to be the first program to win a title other then Wartburg or Augsburg since 1994. Wartburg found a way to get it done but Wabash did not make it easy! We chatted with both head coaches about their team performances after a wild and exciting weekend at the 2022 NCAA Champions...

ABOUT THE EPISODE Brackets are live! Just a few days away from the 2022 DIII NCAA Championships, my brother and I talk about the team race and some intriguing first round match-ups that will take place during session one on Friday morning at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by...

ABOUT THE EPISODE The first regional weekend in two years did not disappoint! 180 wrestlers are qualified for the 2022 NCAA Championships, the regional process is a grind and you need to truly earn your spot in the championship field. A lot to cover, we discuss the madness that took place last weekend.  FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE POD...