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Ep. 065 - Neil Erisman Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal

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In Episode 065 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with Neil Erisman, the pioneering head coach at the University of Little Rock, Arkansas, who is charting a new course in collegiate wrestling. Neil, an Oklahoma State alum, shares his insights on transitioning from a wrestling powerhouse led by John Smith to building a new program from the ground up. We celebrate a monumental achievement for Little Rock wrestling as the team secured their first All-American at the NCAAs this year, marking a significant milestone in the program's young history.

Neil dives into the identity and culture he's cultivating at Little Rock, focusing on building consistency and a strong team ethos. He discusses the challenges and rewards of recruiting athletes who align with the vision of a burgeoning program, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the strategic decisions that shape a competitive team. Neil also paints a vivid picture of Little Rock, Arkansas, highlighting the state's beauty, the loyalty of its fans, and the exciting potential for many more "firsts" as the program continues to grow. This episode provides a fascinating glimpse into what it takes to build a wrestling program from scratch, and the unique opportunity athletes have to leave a lasting legacy in Little Rock.

In Episode 065 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with Neil Erisman, the pioneering head coach at the University of Little Rock, Arkansas, who is charting a new course in collegiate wrestling. Neil, an Oklahoma State alum, shares his insights on transitioning from a wrestling powerhouse led by John Smith to building a new program from the ground up. We celebrate a monumental achievement for Little Rock wrestling as the team secured their first All-American at the NCAAs this year, marking a significant milestone in the program's young history.

Neil dives into the identity and culture he's cultivating at Little Rock, focusing on building consistency and a strong team ethos. He discusses the challenges and rewards of recruiting athletes who align with the vision of a burgeoning program, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the strategic decisions that shape a competitive team. Neil also paints a vivid picture of Little Rock, Arkansas, highlighting the state's beauty, the loyalty of its fans, and the exciting potential for many more "firsts" as the program continues to grow. This episode provides a fascinating glimpse into what it takes to build a wrestling program from scratch, and the unique opportunity athletes have to leave a lasting legacy in Little Rock.

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