March 13, 2025 • 78 mins
Wrestling fans, coaches, and athletes – this one’s for you!In this must-listen episode of AR Bros Radio, we sit down with legendary coach Dave Bell – the mastermind behind Bergen Catholic's dynasty and now the driving force behind North Hunterdon’s state championship run.
🔹 11 State Championships 🏆
🔹 90+ State Place Winners 🤼♂️
🔹 USA Wrestling Coach – U17 Pan-American Team 🇺🇸
We go deep into:
✅ How North Hunterdon stunned New Jersey wrestling to reclaim the state title
✅ Coach Bell’s championship mindset – from Bergen Catholic to public school domination
✅ Why New Jersey wrestling is among the toughest in the nation 🔥
✅ The power of wrestling clubs, feeder programs, and multi-sport athletes
✅ How Fargo and Freestyle Greco transform high school wrestlers into national contendersIf you’re passionate about wrestling development, championship culture, and elite coaching strategies, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms!
🚀 Tag a coach or wrestler who needs to hear this!
Show Notes with Timestamps:
📍 [00:00] – Intro & Why This Episode is a Game-Changer for Wrestlers & Coaches
📍 [01:37] – The New Jersey wrestling community & why it produces elite talent
📍 [02:39] – Introducing Coach Dave Bell – North Hunterdon’s new dynasty builder
📍 [06:09] – From Bergen Catholic to North Hunterdon – why Bell made the move
📍 [11:59] – Secrets to building a winning culture in high school wrestling
📍 [19:59] – Why every wrestler needs to take losses to become great
📍 [26:59] – Public vs. Private school debate – the real truth behind the wrestling shift
📍 [35:00] – The impact of youth wrestling clubs & feeder programs on success
📍 [40:00] – Training differences between elite & beginner wrestlers
📍 [49:00] – Why every wrestler should compete at Fargo & in Freestyle/Greco
📍 [55:00] – Wrestling at Rutgers' RAC vs. Trenton – which venue is best?
📍 [1:06:00] – Key North Hunterdon wrestlers to watch at districts & regions
📍 [1:10:00] – What it’s like to coach NCAA champions like Nick Suriano & Shane Griffith
📍 [1:17:00] – Final Four – Coach Bell’s mindset, music, guilty pleasures & rituals
🎧 Stream now & level up your wrestling IQ!
🔥 IG Post: “Coach Dave Bell Drops Wrestling Wisdom on Airey Bros Radio” 🔥
🔹 11 State Championships 🏆
🔹 90+ State Place Winners 🤼♂️
🔹 USA Wrestling Coach – U17 Pan-American Team 🇺🇸
We go deep into:
✅ How North Hunterdon stunned New Jersey wrestling to reclaim the state title
✅ Coach Bell’s championship mindset – from Bergen Catholic to public school domination
✅ Why New Jersey wrestling is among the toughest in the nation 🔥
✅ The power of wrestling clubs, feeder programs, and multi-sport athletes
✅ How Fargo and Freestyle Greco transform high school wrestlers into national contendersIf you’re passionate about wrestling development, championship culture, and elite coaching strategies, this episode is packed with game-changing insights.
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube & all major platforms!
🚀 Tag a coach or wrestler who needs to hear this!
Show Notes with Timestamps:
📍 [00:00] – Intro & Why This Episode is a Game-Changer for Wrestlers & Coaches
📍 [01:37] – The New Jersey wrestling community & why it produces elite talent
📍 [02:39] – Introducing Coach Dave Bell – North Hunterdon’s new dynasty builder
📍 [06:09] – From Bergen Catholic to North Hunterdon – why Bell made the move
📍 [11:59] – Secrets to building a winning culture in high school wrestling
📍 [19:59] – Why every wrestler needs to take losses to become great
📍 [26:59] – Public vs. Private school debate – the real truth behind the wrestling shift
📍 [35:00] – The impact of youth wrestling clubs & feeder programs on success
📍 [40:00] – Training differences between elite & beginner wrestlers
📍 [49:00] – Why every wrestler should compete at Fargo & in Freestyle/Greco
📍 [55:00] – Wrestling at Rutgers' RAC vs. Trenton – which venue is best?
📍 [1:06:00] – Key North Hunterdon wrestlers to watch at districts & regions
📍 [1:10:00] – What it’s like to coach NCAA champions like Nick Suriano & Shane Griffith
📍 [1:17:00] – Final Four – Coach Bell’s mindset, music, guilty pleasures & rituals
🎧 Stream now & level up your wrestling IQ!
🔥 IG Post: “Coach Dave Bell Drops Wrestling Wisdom on Airey Bros Radio” 🔥
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