Takedowns & Takeaways; Life Lessons Learned On The Mat

Mark Winterton
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  • Self-Improvement
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Interviews with coaches, young and old, current and former referees and wrestlers, and fans about the dynamics of wrestling and applying it to life and how we can better the sport while also bettering ourselves and those around us.

  1. 09/18/2025

    Talks with JR Blose

    NCAA referee, JR Blose, came on our show to give advice on how to better on and off the mat.

    1h 20m

  2. 11/04/2024

    Success on the mat with Carlus Mansel

    Big 12 official Carlus Mansel came on the show to discuss the new HS rule changes and preparing for the season.

    1h 7m

  3. 05/14/2024

    Developing the whole athlete with Brock Zollinger and Cyler Sanderson

    Greco, Freestyle, Folkstyle; Wrestlers usually have a style that they favor, but all 3 can be beneficial in developing a wrestler. Whether it's through technique or their attitude. We mention adversity a lot, but in order to develop our character for good, there must be adversity; we have to have a challenge. How are you challenging yourself in life? What is the adversity that you choose to take head on?

    1h 3m

  4. 04/23/2024

    Davie Swensen

    Davie Swensen operated from a platform of love for his wrestlers, and created an environment in his wrestling room for them to find “their way” to achieve success.

    1h 3m

  5. 03/27/2024

    Success, growth, and the future of Women's Wrestling in Utah

    In this episode we discussed women's wrestling with the Womens National Team Coach and womens director for USA wrestling Utah, Geneva Gray 2 time High school state champion from Enterprise Utah and Junior college National champion, Corrie Williams The 2024 6A State Champion Copper Hills high school head coach, Scott Pace NCAA referee with the MAC, Don Christensen and UWOA president and 15 year high school official, Mark Winterton

    1h 9m

  6. 02/01/2024

    Purpose, Responsibility and Gratitude

    Sanderson Academy focuses on 3 points of emphasis and we were able to discuss this in detail. Purpose, Responsibility and Gratitude. As officials, Coaches and Parents, Lets help create a safe environment for our student athletes, where they can develop lifelong habits that will benefit them for good.

    50 min

  7. 01/19/2024

    Stalling in Referee's Postion

    In this episode, with Cyler, Don and myself, we again talk about stalling, but this time in referee’s position.

    43 min

  8. 01/09/2024

    Stalling; Questions and Comments

    In this episode, With Cyler, Don and myself, we again talk about stalling in the neutral position to address some comments and discussions we have had with fellow officials that listened to our last show. We will also be discussing the technical violation, fleeing the mat.

    1h 9m
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Interviews with coaches, young and old, current and former referees and wrestlers, and fans about the dynamics of wrestling and applying it to life and how we can better the sport while also bettering ourselves and those around us.

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