Wrestler Problems Ep. 7 - Mason Beckman

The Hawkeye Wrestling Club has been in the news lately for the break up they've have had with their women's athletes. In this episode, I discuss this topic but also talk about the purpose of Regional Training Centers. In addition I discuss the purpose of RTC athletes and where their funding comes from.

This week I discuss the Old Dominion University dropping their wrestling program. I also talk about coaching changes going on at the NCAA level. Lastly, I talk about my dream of having the NCAA tournament in Atlanta, Georgia.

Mason is a 2x NCAA All-American for Lehigh and spent time coaching at George Mason following his athletic career. Mason and I discuss current events, life after wrestling and give our picks for 2021* Men's freestyle Olympic team.

I had a great conversation with Head Assistant Wrestling Coach at Maryland, Nick Brascetta. We talk about NCAA wrestling and the impact coronavirus is having on international wrestling. We deep dive into issues surrounding equality at the NCAA level and the international level. Nick also offers a proposal for the future of wrestling in the Olympics.

My first special guest on the podcast is Lee Roper. Lee coached me throughout high school and now coaches at University of Northern Iowa. We talk about our past, current events affecting the 2020 NCAA tournament, folkstyle wrestling rule set and much more.