Full Circle Wrestling

Dale Hanover
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Welcome to Full Circle Wrestling — the podcast where wrestling community (wrestlers, coaches, parents, and officials) all come together. Hosted by longtime wrestling official, coach, and lifelong student of the sport Dale Hanover, Full Circle Wrestling brings real conversations with athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and leaders from every level of wrestling. From state champions and NCAA legends to rising stars and the people working behind the scenes, each episode dives into the lessons, challenges, and mindset that wrestling teaches both on and off the mat. Whether you’re a wrestler, coach, referee, parent, or fan of the sport, this podcast is about growth, perspective, and giving back to the wrestling community that shaped us.

  1. 20h ago

    Paul Keysaw- Fresno City Wrestling

    NCAA Champion and Fresno City College wrestling coach Paul Keyshaw joins Full Circle Wrestling for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of wrestling in California, the importance of junior college wrestling, and the explosive growth of women’s wrestling. We also dive into the incredible growth of girls and women’s wrestling. With more high school girls competing, additional college programs being created, and new opportunities emerging across the country, women’s wrestling is changing the landscape of the sport. But growth also brings challenges. Paul shares his thoughts on what wrestling needs to do better to continue growing—from developing athletes and supporting coaches to creating more opportunities and making the sport accessible to the next generation. 🎙️ In This Episode: Paul Keyshaw’s journey from wrestler to NCAA Champion and college coach Coaching wrestling at Fresno City College Why junior college wrestling matters in California The benefits of California Community College wrestling Using junior college as a pathway to four-year college wrestling Opportunities for wrestlers who may not be ready for an NCAA program The rapid growth of girls and women’s wrestling Creating more opportunities for female wrestlers What wrestling is doing well—and where the sport needs to improve Growing participation and keeping athletes involved Building a stronger future for California wrestling Whether you're a high school wrestler considering college, wrestling parent, coach, junior college athlete, or fan of California wrestling, this conversation provides an important look at opportunities that many families may not realize exist. All Angles. All Levels. All In.

  2. 5d ago

    Rod Frost- Minnesota Official

    🎙️ Rod Frost | How Elite Wrestling Officials Think Minnesota wrestling official Rod Frost joins the Full Circle Wrestling Officials Academy to share his experience, perspective, and approach to becoming a better wrestling official. Rod has extensive experience officiating high school and college wrestling in Minnesota and also serves as a state evaluator, giving him a unique perspective on what separates good officials from elite officials. In this conversation, we go beyond simply knowing the rules and discuss the details that help officials improve their craft: mechanics, positioning, judgment, communication, consistency, professionalism, and match management. Rod also shares what he looks for when evaluating officials and how feedback, mentorship, self-evaluation, and deliberate practice can accelerate an official's development. 🎙️ Topics Include: What separates average officials from elite officialsHigh school vs. college officiatingMechanics, positioning, and presentationDeveloping better judgment on the matWhat evaluators look for in officialsReceiving and applying feedbackBuilding consistency and confidenceMentoring the next generation of wrestling officialsStrategies for improving and moving upWhether you're a first-year official or an experienced referee looking to reach the next level, Rod's insights provide practical ideas you can immediately apply on the mat. Full Circle Wrestling Officials Academy Educate. Mentor. Elevate.

  3. Sep 8

    Sports Psychologist- Hope McQueen

    What can parents do to help their young wrestler succeed—without adding pressure, creating anxiety, or taking the joy out of the sport? In this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, sports psychologist and Certified Mental Performance Consultant Hope McQueen, M.S., CMPC, joins Dale Hanover for a practical conversation about the mental side of wrestling and how parents, coaches, and wrestlers can work together to build confident, resilient athletes. We dive into the DOs and DON'Ts for wrestling parents, including what to say before competition, what not to say after a tough loss, how to handle nerves and expectations, and how parents can support their child's development without becoming another source of pressure. Hope also shares mental performance strategies wrestlers can begin using immediately to improve focus, confidence, resilience, and competitive performance. 🎙️ In This Episode: • The biggest DOs and DON'Ts for wrestling parents • What wrestlers actually need from their parents • What to say before and after a match • How parents can help without adding unnecessary pressure • Building confidence that isn't dependent on winning • Handling losses, mistakes, and disappointment • Managing competition anxiety and nerves • Developing mental toughness and resilience • Creating effective pre-match routines • Staying focused on what you can control • Mental strategies for achieving peak performance • How coaches and parents can develop healthier, more successful wrestlers The best part? This isn't just theory. Hope provides practical, actionable strategies that wrestlers, parents, and coaches can start implementing today. If you're a wrestling parent wondering how to better support your child, a coach trying to develop mentally stronger athletes, or a wrestler looking for an edge when the pressure is highest, this episode is packed with tools you can use immediately. 🤼 Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe to Full Circle Wrestling 📲 Share it with a wrestling parent, coach, or athlete who needs to hear this

  4. Sep 3

    Gary Wade- NCAA Championship Official

    🎙️ WRESTLING OFFICIATING: STALLING, CONTROL & THE TOUGH CALLS | GARY WADE What separates a good wrestling official from an elite one? Getting the difficult calls right. On this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, I sit down with NCAA Championship Official Gary Wade of New Jersey for an in-depth conversation about some of the toughest situations wrestling referees face on the mat. We break down: 🤼 Stalling in Neutral — Push-out and back-out situations vs. recognizing legitimate action 🚨 Action Calls — When is a wrestler actually creating action, and when are they simply avoiding a stall call? 🦶 Ankle Hooks & Leg Situations— When is control established? 💪 Chest Wraps & Scrambles — Identifying control when positions get complicated 👀 Positioning & Recognition*— Seeing the entire situation before making the call 🧠 Referee Judgment— Developing the confidence and consistency needed to handle difficult situations Gary brings the perspective of an NCAA Championship wrestling official from New Jersey, while we connect these concepts to the challenges officials face at every level—from New Jersey and California high school wrestling to college wrestling across the country. Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling #wrestler #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wresltingfan #wrestlingcommunity

  5. Sep 1

    Kim Tirapelle- Sports Nutritionist

    🥗 Wrestling Nutrition: How to Fuel, Make Weight & Perform Your Best | Kim Tirapelle, Sports Dietitian What should wrestlers eat in the off-season, pre-season, and during wrestling season? How can an athlete reach the right weight class without sacrificing strength, energy, recovery, or performance? And once you make weight, what should you eat and drink to rehydrate, refuel, and be ready to compete? In this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, I sit down with Kim Tirapelle, MS, RD, CSSD, a Registered Dietitian and Board Certified Specialist in Sports Dietetics, to break down practical, evidence-based wrestling nutrition and weight management strategies for wrestlers, parents, and coaches. We cover: • Off-season wrestling nutrition for growth, strength, and muscle development • Pre-season nutrition and preparing for your ideal weight class • In-season fueling for practices, tournaments, and recovery • How to determine an appropriate wrestling weight class • Safe weight management without crash dieting or extreme restriction • What to eat during the week leading up to weigh-ins • How to properly rehydrate after weigh-ins • The best foods for refueling before competition • Protein, carbohydrates, fluids, and electrolytes for wrestlers • Common nutrition and weight-cutting mistakes wrestlers make • How parents and coaches can support healthier nutrition habits 🎙️ WRESTLERS: Learn how to fuel your body for better performance and recovery. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 PARENTS: Understand how to help your wrestler manage nutrition and weight without encouraging unhealthy habits. 🤼 COACHES: Get practical strategies you can use to build a healthier, performance-focused approach to nutrition within your wrestling program. 📲 Follow Full Circle Wrestling Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling 🥗 Follow Kim Tirapelle: @kimtirapelle 👍 If this episode helps you, LIKE, COMMENT, SUBSCRIBE, and SHARE it with a wrestler, parent, or coach. Helping athletes learn how to fuel properly can improve not only their performance on the mat, but their long-term relationship with nutrition and the sport.

  6. Aug 25

    Andy Aichele- Washington Wrestling Official

    🎙️ How Do Wrestling Officials Improve—and Move Up? Andy Aichele is a wrestling official from Washington and host of The Real Ref Report podcast. Although Andy has only officiated for seven years, he has moved up quickly. In this episode, we discuss how he did it—and what other wrestling officials can learn from his journey. Andy and Dale have a real, honest, and constructive conversation about: 🔹 Wrestling officials training in Washington vs. California 🔹 How officials are evaluated and selected for state assignments 🔹 The habits and opportunities that helped Andy advance 🔹 Why traveling to larger tournaments accelerates development 🔹 The value of mentorship, feedback, film review, and working with officials from different regions 🔹 Practical steps officials can take to improve and reach the next level This is not about criticizing individuals or systems. It is about sharing different perspectives, asking important questions, and finding constructive ways to improve wrestling officiating. Whether you are a new official, veteran referee, evaluator, mentor, or working toward your first state championship assignment, this conversation is for you. Real officials. Real conversations. Raising the standard. 🎙️ Full Circle Wrestling All Angles. All Levels. All In. Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling

  7. Aug 18

    Rocklin Zinkin- Buchanan to Oklahoma State

    Rocklin Zinkin | Chasing Greatness at Oklahoma State | Full Circle Wrestling PodcastWhat does it take to become one of the nation's top wrestlers—and still believe your best wrestling is ahead of you? In this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, we sit down with Rocklin Zinkin, a three-time California State Champion and Oklahoma State Cowboy, to discuss the journey from dominating one of the toughest high school wrestling states in the country to competing at the NCAA Division I level. Rocklin reflects on the lessons he learned growing up in California, the sacrifices required to wrestle at an elite level, and what it's like training inside one of the most successful programs in college wrestling history. We also dive into mindset, overcoming adversity, setting high expectations, and why the pursuit of improvement never stops. Whether you're a wrestler chasing your own goals, a coach developing athletes, or a parent supporting the journey, this conversation is packed with valuable insights from one of America's brightest young stars. In this episode:Winning three California State ChampionshipsThe transition from high school to Oklahoma StateTraining inside one of wrestling's most storied programsThe mindset needed to compete at the highest levelHandling pressure and expectationsAdvice for young wrestlers chasing big dreamsWhy the journey matters as much as the medals🎙️ Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. Follow Full Circle Wrestling📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@FullCircleWrestling 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullcircle_wrestling 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@fullcirclewrestling

  8. Aug 11

    USA Beach Wrestling- Coach Box

    What does the future of wrestling look like? It might just be on the sand. Beach wrestling is one of the fastest-growing disciplines in the sport, and few people know it better than Coach Tim Box, Head Coach of the USA Men's and Women's Senior Beach Wrestling National Team and Head Coach at Palomar College. Coach Box has led Team USA to success on the world stage while helping shape the future of beach wrestling both nationally and internationally. In this episode, we dive into why beach wrestling is exploding around the world, how United World Wrestling (UWW) is pushing for the sport to become part of the 2032 Olympic Games, and what that could mean for the next generation of wrestlers. We also break down the rules, scoring, match strategy, and the unique pace that makes beach wrestling one of the most exciting versions of the sport to watch and compete in. Coach Box shares stories from coaching Team USA, highlights some of America's brightest beach wrestling stars, and explains why wrestlers of every style should consider stepping onto the sand. Whether you're a wrestler, coach, official, or fan, this conversation offers a fascinating look at where wrestling is headed—and why beach wrestling may play a major role in its future. In this episode: Why beach wrestling is growing so rapidly worldwideThe push for Olympic inclusion in 2032Beach wrestling rules and scoring explainedStrategies that separate the best from the restTeam USA's rise on the international stageAmerica's top beach wrestling athletes to watchWhy every wrestler should give beach wrestling a try🎙️ Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. Follow Full Circle Wrestling 📺 YouTube: https://youtube.com/@FullCircleWrestling 📸 Instagram: https://instagram.com/fullcircle_wrestling 🎵 TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@fullcirclewrestling 🌐 Website: https://fullcirclewrestling.com

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About

Welcome to Full Circle Wrestling — the podcast where wrestling community (wrestlers, coaches, parents, and officials) all come together. Hosted by longtime wrestling official, coach, and lifelong student of the sport Dale Hanover, Full Circle Wrestling brings real conversations with athletes, coaches, officials, parents, and leaders from every level of wrestling. From state champions and NCAA legends to rising stars and the people working behind the scenes, each episode dives into the lessons, challenges, and mindset that wrestling teaches both on and off the mat. Whether you’re a wrestler, coach, referee, parent, or fan of the sport, this podcast is about growth, perspective, and giving back to the wrestling community that shaped us.

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  • Creator
    Dale Hanover
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dale Hanover
  • Show Website
    Full Circle Wrestling

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