Takedowns & Takeaways; Lessons Learned On The Mat: Recent Episodes
Mark Winterton
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.
Greco, Freestyle, Folkstyle; Wrestlers usually have astyle 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?
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.
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 Utahand Junior college National champion, Corrie Williams
The 2024 6A State Champion Copper Hills high schoolhead coach, Scott Pace
NCAA referee with the MAC, Don Christensen and UWOA president and 15 year high school official, Mark Winterton
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 developlifelong habits that will benefit them for good.
In this episode, with Cyler, Don and myself, we again talk about stalling, but this time in referee’s position.
In this episode, With Cyler, Don and myself, we againtalk 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.
In this episode we discussed the new out of bounds rule change in high school and talked about the 3 point takedown in college and how that could potentially come to high school.
Don Christensen and Mark Winterton sat down with Cyler Sanderson to discuss interaction between coaches and officials.
Leading up to the the high school state tournaments we were able to listen to 2 great minds with Don Neff, NCAA championship official and DJ Christensen, UWOA President on how to prepare to officiate the state tournament.
Bart shared with us how the rules committee works and some of his experiences while serving.
The in's and out's of officiating at the highest level with one of the best referee's in the business.
Mark Winterton and Mike Clapier with guest host Don Christensen had the opportunity to meet with Bart Thompson to discuss coaching and the rules process in this 2 part interview.
Conversation with 34 year head coach at Box Elder, Mike Ripplinger and 15 year head coach at Viewmont High School Brandon Ripplinger.
As a officials in Utah we are striving to bring Coaches, Wrestlers, fans and Officials together in building the community of wrestling, to create a better atmosphere and to grow everyone involved.