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. 5d ago

    Cal Poly Humbolt- Coach Mancini

    🎙️ Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling Is BACK | Building California’s Newest NCAA Division II Program with Coach Mancini California wrestling has another opportunity—and this one is just getting started. In this episode of the Full Circle Wrestling Podcast, I sit down with Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling Coach Mancini to talk about the resurrection and rebuilding of the wrestling program at Cal Poly Humboldt and what it means for the future of wrestling in California. We dive into the challenges, excitement, and rewards of building an NCAA Division II wrestling program, from recruiting and establishing a culture to creating opportunities for California wrestlers who want to continue competing while earning their college degree. For years, California has produced some of the best high school wrestlers in the country, but opportunities to stay home and compete at the NCAA level have been limited. The return of Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling gives California athletes another pathway to stay in state, pursue their education, and continue their wrestling careers. Coach Mancini shares what goes into building a program from the ground up, the vision for Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling, and why this program could become an important part of the California wrestling landscape. 🔥 IN THIS EPISODE: • The resurrection of Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling • Building an NCAA Division II wrestling program • Recruiting California high school wrestlers • The challenges of starting a college wrestling program • Creating a winning team culture • Keeping California wrestlers in California • Balancing academics and college wrestling • The future of Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling • Growing college wrestling opportunities on the West Coast If you care about California wrestling, college wrestling, NCAA Division II wrestling, or growing the sport, this is an episode you’ll want to hear. California wrestling needs more opportunities—and Cal Poly Humboldt is helping create them. 👍 LIKE the episode 💬 COMMENT with your thoughts on the return of Cal Poly Humboldt Wrestling 🔄 SHARE this episode with the California wrestling community 🔔 FOLLOW & SUBSCRIBE to Full Circle Wrestling for more conversations with wrestlers, coaches, officials, and leaders throughout the sport. FOLLOW FULL CIRCLE WRESTLING 📸 Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling 🎥 YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling 🎵 TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling 📘 Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. #CalPolyHumboldt #CalPolyHumboldtWrestling #CaliforniaWrestling #CollegeWrestling #NCAAWrestling #Division2Wrestling #D2Wrestling #WrestlingRecruiting #CaliforniaWrestlers #WrestlingPodcast #FullCircleWrestling #CollegeRecruiting #WestCoastWrestling #Wrestling

  2. Oct 16

    Mark Bertron- 1st Year CA State Official

    Mark Bertron | First-Time California State Wrestling Official What is it really like to officiate the California State Wrestling Championships for the first time? On this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, I sit down with Mark Bertron, a first-time California State Meet official, to talk about the experience of stepping onto one of the biggest stages in high school wrestling. Mark shares what it takes to prepare for the California State Championships, how the intensity and expectations change at the state level, what first-time officials need to watch out for, and the lessons he learned throughout the tournament. We discuss preparation, positioning, mechanics, communication, handling pressure, staying consistent, and maintaining confidence when every call matters. For wrestling officials hoping to someday earn a California State Meet assignment, this episode provides a firsthand look at what to expect—and how to be ready when your opportunity comes. 🎙️ Full Circle Wrestling All Angles. All Levels. All In. If you enjoy California wrestling, officiating, coaching, or behind-the-scenes wrestling content, LIKE, FOLLOW, SUBSCRIBE & SHARE! Follow Full Circle Wrestling: Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling TikTok: @FullCircle_Wrestling YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling #CaliforniaWrestling #WrestlingOfficials #WrestlingReferee #CIFWrestling #CIFStateWrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #WrestlingPodcast #WrestlingRefs #Wrestling #FullCircleWrestling #StateChampionships #WrestlingCommunity

  3. Oct 12

    Ref Tips- Sergio Cotrez

    🎙️ REF TIPS: 45+ YEARS OF WRESTLING OFFICIATING | SERGIO CORTEZ What can 45+ years on the mat teach you about becoming a better wrestling official? In this episode of the Full Circle Wrestling Ref Tips Series, I sit down with Sergio Cortez, a veteran high school, college, and USA Wrestling official whose officiating career has taken him across the United States and around the world. Sergio brings a perspective few officials can match. He currently serves as Vice President of the San Diego County Wrestling Officials Association (SDCWOA) and is a California State Wrestling Evaluator, helping evaluate and develop officials working toward the highest levels of high school wrestling in California. We discuss: 🤼 Officiating Mechanics — Building strong positioning, movement, presentation, and presence on the mat 👀 What Evaluators Look For — The details that separate average officials from those ready for higher-level assignments 📈 Improving as an Official — How to identify weaknesses, accept feedback, and deliberately develop your craft 🚀 Moving Up — What officials can do to prepare themselves for postseason, state, college, and national opportunities 🏆 State-Level Officiating — Sergio's perspective as a California State Evaluator 🇺🇸 USA Wrestling — Lessons learned officiating freestyle and Greco-Roman wrestling across the country and internationally 🧠 45+ Years of Experience — How wrestling officiating has evolved and what fundamentals remain timeless 🤝 Mentoring the Next Generation — Why experienced officials have a responsibility to help develop those coming behind them Whether you're a first-year wrestling referee, experienced high school official, college official, or someone looking to advance to state and national-level assignments, Sergio's experience provides valuable lessons for every stage of an officiating career. The goal isn't simply to work more matches. It's to become more deliberate about how you learn, evaluate your performance, and improve every time you step onto the mat. 🔵 FULL CIRCLE WRESTLING — REF TIPS All Angles. All Levels. All In. 📲 FOLLOW FULL CIRCLE WRESTLING Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling Subscribe for more wrestling officiating tips, referee mechanics, wrestling rules, positioning, stalling, control, evaluations, mentorship, and strategies for improving and moving up as an official. #WrestlingOfficials #WrestlingReferee #WrestlingOfficiating #RefTips #SergioCortez #CaliforniaWrestling #CAWrestling #SanDiegoWrestling #SDCWOA #USAWrestling #CollegeWrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #WrestlingRefs #RefereeDevelopment #RefereeMechanics #WrestlingRules #WrestlingPodcast #FullCircleWrestling #SportsOfficials #RefereeLife

  4. Oct 11

    Wayne Branstetter- Part 4

    🏆 WAYNE BRANSTETTER: Building a Wrestling Dynasty | Poway Wrestling 4-Part Series Hall of Fame coach Wayne Branstetter joins the Full Circle Wrestling Podcast for an incredible four-part conversation covering decades of wrestling, coaching, leadership, and the rise of Poway High School Wrestling into one of California’s premier programs. Coach Branstetter’s résumé speaks for itself: 🔥 5× California State Team Champions 🏆 National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year 🏆 Multiple-Time California State Coach of the Year ⭐ Hall of Fame Coach 🤼 Decades of building champions, coaches, and young men at Poway High School We planned on doing a podcast. We ended up with FOUR. There was simply too much wrestling history, knowledge, and great storytelling to squeeze into one episode. Throughout this special series, Coach Branstetter and I dive into Poway Wrestling, California high school wrestling, building championship teams, developing wrestlers, coaching philosophy, leadership, program culture, legendary athletes, memorable moments, and the lessons learned over decades in the sport. Whether you're a wrestler, coach, parent, official, or fan of California wrestling, this is a series you won't want to miss. 🎙️ WAYNE BRANSTETTER 4-PART SERIES 📅 Part 1 — October 6 📅 Part 2 — October 8 📅 Part 3 — October 13 📅 Part 4 — October 15 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single episode. 👉 LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE to help us continue growing the sport and telling the stories of the people who built wrestling from the ground up. Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. 📲 Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling ▶️ YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling 🎵 TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling 📘 Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling #WayneBranstetter #PowayWrestling #PowayHighSchool #CaliforniaWrestling #CAWrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #WrestlingCoach #WrestlingPodcast #FullCircleWrestling #Wrestling #WrestlingLife #WrestlingFamily #WrestlingCommunity #StateChampions #Coaching #WrestlingCulture

  5. Oct 8

    Wayne Branstetter- Part 3

    🏆 WAYNE BRANSTETTER: Building a Wrestling Dynasty | Poway Wrestling 4-Part Series Hall of Fame coach Wayne Branstetter joins the Full Circle Wrestling Podcast for an incredible four-part conversation covering decades of wrestling, coaching, leadership, and the rise of Poway High School Wrestling into one of California’s premier programs. Coach Branstetter’s résumé speaks for itself: 🔥 5× California State Team Champions 🏆 National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year 🏆 Multiple-Time California State Coach of the Year ⭐ Hall of Fame Coach 🤼 Decades of building champions, coaches, and young men at Poway High School We planned on doing a podcast. We ended up with FOUR. There was simply too much wrestling history, knowledge, and great storytelling to squeeze into one episode. Throughout this special series, Coach Branstetter and I dive into Poway Wrestling, California high school wrestling, building championship teams, developing wrestlers, coaching philosophy, leadership, program culture, legendary athletes, memorable moments, and the lessons learned over decades in the sport. Whether you're a wrestler, coach, parent, official, or fan of California wrestling, this is a series you won't want to miss. 🎙️ WAYNE BRANSTETTER 4-PART SERIES 📅 Part 1 — October 6 📅 Part 2 — October 8 📅 Part 3 — October 13 📅 Part 4 — October 15 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single episode. 👉 LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE to help us continue growing the sport and telling the stories of the people who built wrestling from the ground up. Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. 📲 Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling ▶️ YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling 🎵 TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling 📘 Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling #WayneBranstetter #PowayWrestling #PowayHighSchool #CaliforniaWrestling #CAWrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #WrestlingCoach #WrestlingPodcast #FullCircleWrestling #Wrestling #WrestlingLife #WrestlingFamily #WrestlingCommunity #StateChampions #Coaching #WrestlingCulture

  6. Oct 6

    Wayne Branstetter- Part 2

    🏆 WAYNE BRANSTETTER: Building a Wrestling Dynasty | Poway Wrestling 4-Part Series Hall of Fame coach Wayne Branstetter joins the Full Circle Wrestling Podcast for an incredible four-part conversation covering decades of wrestling, coaching, leadership, and the rise of Poway High School Wrestling into one of California’s premier programs. Coach Branstetter’s résumé speaks for itself: 🔥 5× California State Team Champions 🏆 National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year 🏆 Multiple-Time California State Coach of the Year ⭐ Hall of Fame Coach 🤼 Decades of building champions, coaches, and young men at Poway High School We planned on doing a podcast. We ended up with FOUR. There was simply too much wrestling history, knowledge, and great storytelling to squeeze into one episode. Throughout this special series, Coach Branstetter and I dive into Poway Wrestling, California high school wrestling, building championship teams, developing wrestlers, coaching philosophy, leadership, program culture, legendary athletes, memorable moments, and the lessons learned over decades in the sport. Whether you're a wrestler, coach, parent, official, or fan of California wrestling, this is a series you won't want to miss. 🎙️ WAYNE BRANSTETTER 4-PART SERIES 📅 Part 1 — October 6 📅 Part 2 — October 8 📅 Part 3 — October 13 📅 Part 4 — October 15 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single episode. 👉 LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE to help us continue growing the sport and telling the stories of the people who built wrestling from the ground up. Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. 📲 Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling ▶️ YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling 🎵 TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling 📘 Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling #WayneBranstetter #PowayWrestling #PowayHighSchool #CaliforniaWrestling #CAWrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #WrestlingCoach #WrestlingPodcast #FullCircleWrestling #Wrestling #WrestlingLife #WrestlingFamily #WrestlingCommunity #StateChampions #Coaching #WrestlingCulture

  7. Oct 2

    Wanye Branstetter- Poway HOF Coach

    🏆 WAYNE BRANSTETTER: Building a Wrestling Dynasty | Poway Wrestling 4-Part Series Hall of Fame coach Wayne Branstetter joins the Full Circle Wrestling Podcast for an incredible four-part conversation covering decades of wrestling, coaching, leadership, and the rise of Poway High School Wrestling into one of California’s premier programs. Coach Branstetter’s résumé speaks for itself: 🔥 5× California State Team Champions 🏆 National High School Wrestling Coach of the Year 🏆 Multiple-Time California State Coach of the Year ⭐ Hall of Fame Coach 🤼 Decades of building champions, coaches, and young men at Poway High School We planned on doing a podcast. We ended up with FOUR. There was simply too much wrestling history, knowledge, and great storytelling to squeeze into one episode. Throughout this special series, Coach Branstetter and I dive into Poway Wrestling, California high school wrestling, building championship teams, developing wrestlers, coaching philosophy, leadership, program culture, legendary athletes, memorable moments, and the lessons learned over decades in the sport. Whether you're a wrestler, coach, parent, official, or fan of California wrestling, this is a series you won't want to miss. 🎙️ WAYNE BRANSTETTER 4-PART SERIES 📅 Part 1 — October 6 📅 Part 2 — October 8 📅 Part 3 — October 13 📅 Part 4 — October 15 Subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss a single episode. 👉 LIKE, COMMENT & SHARE to help us continue growing the sport and telling the stories of the people who built wrestling from the ground up. Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. 📲 Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling ▶️ YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling 🎵 TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling 📘 Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling #WayneBranstetter #PowayWrestling #PowayHighSchool #CaliforniaWrestling #CAWrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #WrestlingCoach #WrestlingPodcast #FullCircleWrestling #Wrestling #WrestlingLife #WrestlingFamily #WrestlingCommunity #StateChampions #Coaching #WrestlingCulture

  8. Sep 29

    Marques Gales- Sac City Coach

    🎙️ Marques Gales | Building Champions at Sacramento City College Marques Gales, Head Wrestling Coach at Sacramento City College, joins the Full Circle Wrestling Podcast to talk about leadership, junior college wrestling, athlete development, and what it takes to build a championship-level program. Coming off being named the 2025 3C2A Wrestling Coach of the Year, Coach Gales shares his approach to developing wrestlers both on and off the mat. We discuss the unique opportunities available through California junior college wrestling, helping athletes reach the next level, creating a strong team culture, and the role coaches play in preparing young men for life beyond wrestling. 🎙️ In This Episode: Building a successful wrestling culture at Sacramento City CollegeThe value of California junior college wrestlingDeveloping athletes beyond wins and lossesCreating accountability and championship habitsHelping wrestlers transition to four-year programsRecruiting and developing overlooked athletesLessons learned from coaching at the collegiate levelWhat it means to be named the 2025 3C2A Coach of the YearThe future of Sacramento City College WrestlingWhether you're a wrestler, parent, coach, wrestling official, or fan, this conversation provides an inside look at the impact junior college wrestling can have on athletes looking for another opportunity to compete, develop, and continue their education. 🔥 Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In. 👍 Like the episode 🔔 Subscribe to Full Circle Wrestling 📲 Share it with a wrestler, parent, or coach who needs to hear it. Follow Full Circle Wrestling on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeartRadio, and all major podcast platforms.

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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.

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  • Creator
    Dale Hanover
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dale Hanover
  • Show Website
    Full Circle Wrestling

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