Talking Wrestling with Nate Jesuroga

Tanner is from Humboldt, IA where he was a 3x state qualifier and 2x placewinner for the Wildcats, finishing 3rd as a junior and winning it all as a senior. He spent the next two years at Iowa Central, finishing 5th as a sophomore to claim AA status. The 2009 team he was on was recently inducted into the IC Athletics HOF. Life after Iowa Central got rocky for Tanner. But he’s found a way to grind through it all and become the best version of himself. Tanner now lives in Fort Dodge, IA with his 3 kids and he recently completed an IRONMAN. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Tanner Kampen!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Jared is from Clearwater, FL and was a 3x state champ for Clearwater Countryside HS. He went on to wrestle at the University of Oklahoma, where he was a 2x AA and national finalist. He competed for years at the senior level, consistently making the US national team. Finally, in 2012, Jared made his first Olympic Team at the ripe age of 33. He now enters his ninth year at Virginia Tech (and fourth as Associate Head Coach) with the arrow pointing way up for the Hokies. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Associate Head Coach Jared Frayer!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Nate is from Pleasant Hill, IA and was a 3x placewinner and 2x state champ for SE Polk. In 2021, Nate represented Team USA at Cadet Worlds in Budapest, Hungary and came away with a bronze medal. However, prior to his senior year, Nate decided to step away from the sport. He turned his attention to the Navy and is currently stationed in Norfolk, VA. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Nate Jesuroga!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Dylan is from Tiffin, IA and went on to become a 4x state placewinner and 2x state champion for Iowa City West. He was on some of the toughest teams the Trojans have ever produced. Dylan wrestled at the University of Iowa, but unfortunately injuries cut his career short. After competing, Dylan entered the coaching space. With the support of his staff and parents, he’s built one of the top wrestling clubs in the nation: Big Game Wrestling Club. He also does landscaping, lawn care, snow removal, etc. So hit up Carew Landscaping if you’re in the North Liberty area and he’ll get you taken care of! So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Dylan Carew!Carew Landscaping: https://www.carew-landscaping.com/Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Victor is from Brecksville, OH and was a 2x state champ for Brecksville HS. He spent two years in Stillwater and was a national qualifier as a RS freshman for Oklahoma State. Victor made the decision to transfer to Iowa, where he’s spent the last two years. After missing last year due to injury, Victor is ripe and ready to compete. He recently went 1-1 at his first Senior World Championships while competing for Serbia at 70kg. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Victor Voinovich III!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Jon is from Riceville, IA, where he was a 4x state qualifier and 3x placewinner. He went on to wrestle at Central College and was a 3x AA and 2x national champ. Jon made the U.S. national team in 1998, finished 3rd at the 98 WTT and also placed 4th at the 2000 Olympic Trials. He’s been the head coach at the University of Dubuque since 2002 and has only added to his elite résumé. In 2024, Jon was inducted into the Riceville HOF. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Coach Jon McGovern!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Noah is from Epworth, IA and was a 2x state qualifier for the Bobcats. After placing 6th as a senior, Noah went to the University of Dubuque for a stint. He later enlisted in the marines and served 6 years. Nowadays, Noah is out west as a firefighter in LA County. Noah has a great perspective on life and that is what makes this episode so valuable. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Noah Southworth!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Ty is from Glenwood, IA, where he describes himself as a “late bloomer”. He was a 3x state qualifier, 2x state finalist and a state champ his senior year. Ty’s upward trajectory continued at Augustana University, as he became just the third 4x AA in Vikings history. He was recently inducted into the Augustana Athletics Hall of Fame for his accomplishments. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Ty Copsey!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Brett is from Bennington, NE and was a 4x state champ for the Badgers, finishing with a career record of 171-4. Brett went on to wrestle at St. Cloud State, where he was a 4x DII AA. He won a national title as a freshman before finishing 3rd and 4th twice. After graduating, Brett went to the University of Iowa, received his Doctorate of Physical Therapy and currently works at Rock Valley Physical Therapy. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Dr. Brett Velasquez!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/

Jake is from Battle Creek, IA and went to OABCIG HS. He was a 2x state qualifier, finishing 5th as a senior. Jake went to UNI, where he got his foot in the coaching door. He helped out at Waterloo West with Steve Farrell and Independence with Mike Doyle. He also did some work with the Iron Sharpens Iron camps throughout the summer. Jake is now a teacher at Bellevue East in Nebraska and is gearing up for his second season as head coach of the Chieftains. So please, sit back, relax and enjoy, Head Coach Jake Nieman!Euphoria Coffee website: https://www.drinkeuphoriacoffee2go.com/Let's Talk Wrestling website: https://letstalkwrestlingpodcast.my.canva.site/