Headlocks & Lateral Drops

Headlocks & Lateral Drops

Headlocks & Lateral Drops loves wrestling! We take a little deeper dive into the stories of the coaches from all levels of wrestling. Episodes released every Thursday. Follow Mr Headlock at: Instagram - @headlock4fun Twitter - @the_headlock

Episodes

September 29, 2022 100 mins
H&LD E73 w/ Lucas Steldt: Combat Wrestling Club Coach Steldt talks about his philosophy on womens freestyle wrestling and Greco roman wrestling. He’s not on a mission for numbers in his club. He’s looking to help the best achieve their goals at the highest level in Greco and womens wrestling. His passion and vision for his athletes is very clear.

Go follow Lucas Steldt:

Instagram: @combat_wc
Twitter: @combatwc1

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H&LD E72 w/ Coyte Cooper: Coyte brings his passion and perspective into focus as he always does! He shares how he has found this passion and how he’s been forced to keep things in perspective. This episode is jammed packed with nuggets that anyone can learn from! He talks about the physical and mental hurdles to go from top high school wrestler in the country to wrestling at the D1 level. Coyte talks about his adventures to include...
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July 26, 2022 43 mins
H&LD E71 w/ Richard Perry: Perry explains how his high school coach drew him into the sport of wrestling and how he ended up at Bloomsburg. Going to Bloomsburg was all about beating one team. We talk about how the Overcomer name came about and what the Overcomer Training Center in Connecticut is all about. Perry also explains what his next big goal is!

Go follow Richard Perry and Chain Wrestling for Overcomer Apparel:

Instagram: @iam...
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H&LD E70 w/ Erik Wince: Learn all about coach and what he’s building at Fort Hays State in Hays, Kansas. Wince has coached at almost every single level of the sport. He explains why he thinks he found his sweet spot at the Division II level. Prior to Fort Hays State, Wince has been able to be the first D1 NCAA qualifier at Gardner-Webb and then went on to coach the first qualifiers and All-American at Greensboro. He talks about the...
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H&LD E69 w/ Brett Robbins: He was coached by an Olympian and didn’t know it until years later. But the work he put in with that coach in regards to Greco and freestyle allowed him to find his way to Northern Iowa. Wrestling was his way to cope with his father’s battle with ALS. His decision to train freestyle over Greco for the senior level was simpler than it seems. Consistency has been a common theme for the Panthers this season ...
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H&LD E68 w/ Mitch Finesilver: We start at the beginning of growing up in a house with 7 children. Mitch has found validation many times throughout his life and it started with hard work. Didn’t wrestle to his own expectations at times so he did more work even if it meant a 9 pm workout. Talks about the opportunity to continue his wrestling career with NYC RTC and wrestling for Israel. I asked if there was a chance we could see WWE ...
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H&LD E67 w/ Jarion Beets: Caught up with Coach Beets as he is now the Head Coach of nationally ranked Ponderosa High School. We talk about the importance of duals at coach and high school level. Colorado needs a State Dual tournament! Coach talks about what he’s learned as a first-year head coach. Coach is also a board director for Sammie’s Sunshine Foundation. He explains what the foundation is about and the families they are tryi...
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H&LD E66 w/ Life University Women’s Head Coach Ashley Flavin: Sparked by Twitter, Coach Flavin had something to share so we discussed! We discussed the intricacies of growing women’s wrestling. Refs, mats, tournaments, no problem. We also talked about Life U overcoming a bout with COVID and preparing for National Duals.

Go follow Coach Flavin and Life U:

Twitter: @AshSwordFlavin @LifeUWWR
Instagram: @lifeuwwr @asflavinww

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H&LD E65 w/ Chase Pami: Chase’s first introduction to wrestling was Greco-Roman practice. A talk with his church minister convinced him to pursue being a collegiate wrestler. The time Chase nearly became teammates with Jordan Burroughs, James Green and Jason Welch. Coach Slay followed Chase to Penn RTC. Chase talks about the decision to start Gold Rush Wrestling Academy. He’s found a unique way of incorporating a jujitsu-like “belt...
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H&LD E64 w/ Tela O’Donnell Bacher: Tela talks about growing up on the homestead in Homer, Alaska. How she was able to sway her school to allow her to wrestle. Tela gives great insight into why she thinks wrestling is so great. She is now diving back into coaching in Alaska on the regular and it took a trip to Pakistan to realize that mission.

Go follow Tela O’Donnell Bacher and Alaska Girls Wrestle:

Instagram: @tela_ak @alaskagirlsw...
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H&LD E63 w/ Marques Bravo: Coach Bravo gives us some good stories on Western Colorado’s Head Coach Charlie Pipher. He tells us how he was able to All American without scoring a single takedown. We also talk about the difficulty of an athlete dying and how he was able to support the family and his team through that adversity. We talk about the upcoming season for Discovery Canyon and how many wrestling classes should Colorado have.

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H&LD E62 w/ Ashley Sword Flavin: Coach Ashley tells how she was well on her way to working for the CDC, but instead has found herself in a position she never had dreamed of. Kristie Davis’ impact on coach is well beyond the wrestling mat. She tells us the differences between coaching female and male athletes.

Go follow Ashley Sword Flavin and Life University:

Instagram: @asflavinww @lifeuwwr
Twitter: @AshSwordFlavin @LifeUWWR

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H&LD E61 w/ Blaize Cabell: We discuss growing in to a heavyweight. Coach Cabell talks about what he’s learned from all the great coaches he’s been around to include Tolly Thompson, Doug Schwab, Troy Steiner and Cary Kolat. The perks of coaching at Navy. Coach Cabell tells who has the best food: west coast, Midwest or east coast.

Go follow Blaize Cabell and Navy Wrestling:
Instagram: @blaizecabell @navy_wrestling
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H&LD E60 w/ Alijah Jeffery: Coach Jeffery joins us to talk about the instant success he had at Indian Hills Community College and how he’ll bring those philosophies and ideas to Chadron State College. We talk about the excitement of women’s wrestling growing across the country. Most importantly Coach says he’s the best the ever was and ever will be at disco golf. He will take all challengers to include Ben Askren. Coach Jeffery tal...
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H&LD E59 w/ Lennie Zalesky: Learning the sport quickly and finding his passion. Coach Zalesky decided to do something Different. He talks through his move to Alaska. He talks about the rollercoaster of a time he had as head coach of California-Davis. Now Coach Zalesky has been transitioning California-Baptist from an NAIA program to a Division I program in the Big 12 program!

Go follow Lennie Zalesky and California Baptist:
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October 21, 2021 80 mins
H&LD E58 w/ Mark Branch: Coach Branch starts us off by talking about mentally overcoming a devastating injury in the NCAA finals after gaining some life perspective. He talks about continual learning and adjusting as a coach. If you think NFL play callers have big sheets, you ought to try to read Coach Branch’s practice key. Branch has led a team that embodies the Wyoming culture of toughness and knows there’s some bigger mountains...
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H&LD E57 w/ Joe Johnston: Coach Johnston brings a ton of passion and energy to this conversation. He explains the difference between wrestling to try to win and wrestling in a way that leads to a win. We talk about how underrated Coach Jim Zalesky was during his time at Iowa. He tells us the things he learned from all the great coaches he’s been around to include Zalesky, Mike Duroe, Brian Smith and now Sam Barber. Coach puts his m...
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H&LD E56 w/ Michael Moreno: University of Northern Colorado Coach joins to talk about the excitement around the Bears moving forward. Moreno confirms his fandom of Liverpool. Moreno talks through being born into wrestling and the significance to do it first at Iowa State. Moreno reminds coaches to enjoy what they do.

Go follow Kenny Monday and U of Northern Colorado:
Instagram: @miguel_mapemob @uncbearswrestle
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H&LD E55 w/ Kenny Monday: This week’s episode is about a man who owned a coffee shop and franchised a Subway on top of being an Olympic Gold Medalist to name a few of his accolades. Coach Monday talks about his relationship with Dave Schultz and their many epic battles. Coach gives us why he chose Spire Institute Academy and what it is all about. He also talks about his upcoming documentary on Rudis+ that is releasing in October!

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H&LD E54 w/ Taylor Lujan: We talk through World Team Trials where Lujan was handing out teeth. The desire to compete against Keith Gavin. Lujan shares his mindset and gives some technical nuggets when guys get to his legs. Going all in helped reignite his love for the sport.

Go follow Taylor Lujan and Panther Wrestling Club:
Instagram: @taylorlujan_ @panther_wrestling_club_
Twitter: @little_lujan @pantherwclub

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