Full Circle Wrestling

🎙️ The First Couple of Officiating: Andrew & Kristin Denninson On this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, we sit down with wrestling officiating power couple Andrew and Kristin Denninson from Kentucky. Both bring an incredible skill set, outstanding experience, fun personalities, and a wealth of knowledge to the profession. We discuss what it's really like being married to a fellow official—the...

n this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, we sit down with Coach Box, the 2024 3C2A Coach of the Year and head coach of the Palomar College wrestling program. Coach Box shares why junior college wrestling is one of the best pathways for many athletes and how Palomar has built a culture of excellence, accountability, and success. We discuss the opportunities available through junior college wrestlin...

🎙️ Full Circle Wrestling Podcast – Arseni Kikiniou On this episode of Full Circle Wrestling , we sit down with one of California's top rising stars, Arseni Kikiniou. Arseni shares his wrestling journey, the sacrifices required to compete at an elite level, and the mindset that has helped him become one of the most respected competitors in the state. We discuss his training philosophy, what separat...

In this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, we sit down with 4-time California State Champion Leilani Lemos, one of the most accomplished and inspiring athletes in girls wrestling. Leilani shares her journey through the sport, the role faith has played in her success, and the importance of family in helping her become a champion both on and off the mat. As a trailblazer for girls wrestling, Leilani...

On this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, we sit down with George Dixon, one of the most respected leaders in wrestling officiating. As the head official for Super 32 and NHSCA High School Nationals, George shares valuable insight into what separates good officials from great ones. We discuss how referees can improve their positioning, communication, consistency, and confidence on the mat, along w...

On this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, we sit down with Gabe Flores to talk about building a championship culture at Clovis North High School. In just his second year as head coach, Gabe led the team to an impressive 6th place finish at the California State Championships, continuing the tradition of excellence in one of the toughest wrestling states in the country. We discuss leadership, develo...

On this episode of Full Circle Wrestling , we sit down with Jonathan Rocha to talk about the mindset, toughness, and discipline that helped shape his wrestling journey. Jonathan wrestled for powerhouse Clovis North High School and became known for his grit after winning a California state title while battling a 105-degree fever — a performance that showed the heart and determination it takes to co...

In this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, we sit down with Stephen Neal — one of the most unique champions in sports history. Stephen is a 2x NCAA Wrestling Champion, Freestyle World Champion, and 3x Super Bowl Champion with the New England Patriots, yet his story goes far beyond titles and trophies. We dive into the mindset that carried him from the wrestling mat to the NFL, the discipline and to...