RUDIS Wrestling Podcast

On this episode of The Way, Cary Kolat and Matt Dernlan divert from their traditional format of the podcast and dive into the concept of discipline in the wrestling room from the perspective of their combined years of experience as both athletes and coaches of top tier wrestling programs. The two break down how the concepts of discipline in the sport has changed from the time that they were actively competing, as well as discuss ways that they practically applied discipline during their time as coaches, weighing the benefits and downfalls of certain methods. Follow Wrestling: https://therudis.com/wrestling-news-media/ Stay connected with RUDIS: Website: https://therudis.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_rudis/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/the_rudis Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rudiswrestling/ The Way: A RUDIS Wrestling Podcast: https://therudis.com/wrestling-news-m... Subscribe to the RUDIS newsletter here: https://therudis.com/my-account/

On this episode of the podcast, Ben and Matt break down their predictions for the top contenders in the upcoming college wrestling season for each weight class.

On this episode of the podcast, Ben Askren and Matt Dernlan cover a wide range of topics spanning from a preview of the statistical breakdown from World Championships, the committed recruits for the upcoming college season, potential changes that could be made to redshirt policy, as well as the subject of athlete rights.

On this episode of the podcast, Ben Askren and Matt Dernlan go over the results from the U.S. Team’s performance at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships and cover topics like Daton Fix’s performance as well as speculation on which weight class J’Den Cox will be moving to for his 2020 Olympic run. Wrapping up World Championships the two also discuss the bright future of the Wisconsin Badger RTC as well as the decision that Greg Kerkvliet will not take a redshirt despite a persistent injury.

Protection From Above Cary Kolat and Matt Dernlan introduce a new book they will be discussing, Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't, by Simon Sinek. In this episode they discuss Ch. 1 "Protection from Above". Throughout the chapter Sinek utilizes examples from military combat to teach in clear terms of life and death, but shows that the same principles can be put to use in all of life, especially in leading a team. Kolat and Dernlan reflect on the idea that the best teams come about as leaders build respectful relationships with those under them and put the welfare of their athletes above their own in order to build trust. They also discuss the importance of relying on their senior athletes to act as the "managers" of the team in order to help lead their younger teammates on a smaller level. Kolat finishes by emphasizing the importance of empathy in leadership. He relies on more experienced seniors to lead and push the younger athletes but stresses the importance of not forgetting where they started and to help the next athletes in line to maintain a cohesive, united team.

Protection From Above Cary Kolat and Matt Dernlan introduce a new book they will be discussing, Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't, by Simon Sinek. In this episode they discuss Ch. 1 "Protection from Above". Throughout the chapter Sinek utilizes examples from military combat to teach in clear terms of life and death, but shows that the same principles can be put to use in all of life, especially in leading a team. Kolat and Dernlan reflect on the idea that the best teams come about as leaders build respectful relationships with those under them and put the welfare of their athletes above their own in order to build trust. They also discuss the importance of relying on their senior athletes to act as the "managers" of the team in order to help lead their younger teammates on a smaller level. Kolat finishes by emphasizing the importance of empathy in leadership. He relies on more experienced seniors to lead and push the younger athletes but stresses the importance of not forgetting where they started and to help the next athletes in line to maintain a cohesive, united team.

Protection From Above Cary Kolat and Matt Dernlan introduce a new book they will be discussing, Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don’t by Simon Sinek. In this episode, they discuss Ch. 1 “Protection from Above”. Throughout the chapter, Sinek utilizes examples from military combat to teach in clear terms of life and death but shows that the same principles can be put to use in all of life, especially in leading a team. Kolat and Dernlan reflect on the idea that the best teams come about as leaders build respectful relationships with those under them and put the welfare of their athletes above their own in order to build trust. They also discuss the importance of relying on their senior athletes to act as the “managers” of the team in order to help lead their younger teammates on a smaller level. Kolat finishes by emphasizing the importance of empathy in leadership. He relies on more experienced seniors to lead and push the younger athletes but stresses the importance of not forgetting where they started and to help the next athletes in line to maintain a cohesive, united team.

Protection From Above Cary Kolat and Matt Dernlan introduce a new book they will be discussing, Leaders Eat Last: Why Some Teams Pull Together and Others Don't, by Simon Sinek. In this episode they discuss Ch. 1 "Protection from Above". Throughout the chapter Sinek utilizes examples from military combat to teach in clear terms of life and death, but shows that the same principles can be put to use in all of life, especially in leading a team. Kolat and Dernlan reflect on the idea that the best teams come about as leaders build respectful relationships with those under them and put the welfare of their athletes above their own in order to build trust. They also discuss the importance of relying on their senior athletes to act as the "managers" of the team in order to help lead their younger teammates on a smaller level. Kolat finishes by emphasizing the importance of empathy in leadership. He relies on more experienced seniors to lead and push the younger athletes but stresses the importance of not forgetting where they started and to help the next athletes in line to maintain a cohesive, united team.

This episode Ben Askren sits down with 2018 NCAA Champion and 2017 NCAA Finalist Seth Gross who is preparing to start his 6th collegiate season and his first season with the University of Wisconsin. They breakdown Gross’s journey starting with how he began wrestling through his troubles and tribulations all the way to the recruitment process and becoming a national champion.

On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Ben Askren continue their breakdown of the results of the 2019 World Wrestling Championships. Dernlan reports in from Nur Sultan for the final time and the two recap the last of the Men's Freestyle matches. They discuss the dominant performances of world Champions J'Den Cox and Kyle Dake, as well as the Bronze medal match for Kyle Snyder. Askren comments on Dake's elusiveness as to which weight class he will be moving to for 2020, and the two discuss the deep field of talent and matchups that will be competing to represent the United States for the coming Olympic cycle.

On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Ben Askren continue their breakdown of the results of the 2019 World Wrestling Championships. Dernlan is reporting in from Nur Sultan Kazakhstan where the competition is taking place. The two first recognize the dominant performance put on by Tamyra Mensah Stock, as she barrels through the competition to secure her very first World Gold Medal. Askren comments on her versatility as well as her bright future should she continue on her current path. Askren and Dernlan also comment Jordan Burroughs' semi-finals loss and compare the current state of seeding for World Championships to decades previous. Dernlan also speculates on the disappointing results from Nick Gwiazdowski's final match, and what tendencies he will need to change to perform to his full potential in the future. The two will continue their coverage of 2019 World Championships with the final weight classes of Men's Freestyle beginning competition on Saturday 9/21.

On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Ben Askren give a breakdown of the results of the 2019 World Championships after 6 days of competition. Dernlan is reporting in from Nur Sultan Kazakhstan where the competition is taking place. The two cover the results of Greco Roman, Women’s freestyle, and the early matches of Men’s Freestyle wrestling, focusing on Tamyra Mensah Stock’s dominant performance as well as questionable officiating in the early Men’s Freestyle competition. The two will continue coverage of World Championships throughout the competition.

On this episode of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Matt Dernlan and Ben Askren make predictions about what they expect to see for each weight class in this year’s World Championships as well as talk college wrestling and how next year being an Olympic year will impact rosters. 125kg: (16:13) The minimum expectation is that Nick Gwiazdowski medals which would qualify the weight class for the Olympics. Askren isn’t confident in Gwiazdowski’s ability to beat Taha Akgul or Geno Petriashvili. Dernlan agrees it will be tough to get into the finals as they have equivalent athleticism, yet Akgul and Petriashvili have a size advantage. Dernlan says the expectation, however, is to win the bronze medal and that it would be a “monumental effort to make the finals”. 97kg: (18:55) Abdulrashid Sadulaev vs Kyle Snyder is set up to be the feature final match of the tournament. Both Askren and Dernlan agree that whoever comes out on top of this series will go down as the greatest of all time. 92kg: (24:19) “World Title or bust” Dernlan states. Both Dernlan and Askren agree that for this weight class the realistic expectation is that J’den Cox wins. 86kg: (27:43) Askren doesn’t believe Pat Downey will place for the U.S. at this weight class. Dernlan says it is unrealistic to expect to qualify the weight for the Olympics. 79kg: (31:59) Both Dernlan and Askren say they will be highly disappointed if Kyle Dake doesn’t come home with the gold medal. Dernlan says he doesn’t see anyone coming close to him in his bracket. 74kg: (33:21) The weight class Askren is most excited about, you can’t overstate how difficult this weight class is. Jordan Burroughs’ goal is to be the greatest ever and to beat John Smith’s highest number of World Titles record of 6. 70kg: (36:57) Askren believes that James Green can beat the others but has, in fact, struggled a bit this year. Dernlan believes that to expect a gold medal is a reach, but there is hope here. 65kg: (39:29) Super deep weight class, “unbelievable” according to Dernlan. Askren believes it’s hard to predict what Zain Retherford will do. The US hasn’t medaled in this weight class since 2006. 61kg: (45:33) Neither Askren or Dernlan have a definite prediction for this weight class. Askren doesn’t believe Tyler Graff will place. Dernlan says either 0-1 or a medal wouldn’t surprise him either way. 57kg: (48:00) Askren admits that Daton Fix is very young and it’s possible for him to lose to one of the top guys. Dernlan believes the opposite in this weight class and says he wouldn’t be surprised if Fix medals.

RUDIS Wrestling Shoes and Stieber Elite Wrestling Academy On this special episode, Kyle Snyder and Logan Stieber join Matt Dernlan as they discuss the brand new 2019 RUDIS Wrestling Shoes. Stieber and Snyder breakdown the process of making, developing, and everything that goes into making a shoe. Snyder will also be giving away 2 free pairs of KS Infinity Shoes on his Instagram: @Snyderman45 and his Twitter @Snyder_man45 Stieber and Dernlan get into how the official first week of Stieber Elite Wrestling Academy went. They also talk about the future of Stieber Elite such as tournament season and what the future looks like for a Stieber Elite Dual Team. Stieber explains his ideology on leading and coaching these kids and how it also ties into coaching the parents. Yianni Diakomihalis vs Zain Retherford Wrestle Off Dernlan mentions how he can’t think of anyone better to get their insight and opinion on the Yianni vs Zain than Logan Stieber who was the U.S. world representative at 65 kg last year. Stieber gives Zain a lot of credit and talks about how cool it was to see Zain’s emotion after his win. He breaks down Zain and Penn State’s gameplan and Zain’s ability to adapt quickly. He talks about Yianni’s offense and his future looking forward to next years Olympic run.

Daton Fix Podcast On this special edition of the RUDIS Wrestling Podcast, Ben Askren sits down with 4x Oklahoma State Champion, 2017 Junior World Champion, NCAA Finalist, 2019 Senior World Team Member, and 7x World Team Member Daton Fix. Fix holds many, many more accolades including the most recent Gold Medal at the Lima Pan American Games. Despite Fix’s reputation of winning, he didn’t start wrestling until 5th grade and had to catch up to the other kids who had been wrestling since they were 5. Fix says his dad was a great coach for him and set the foundation for him to succeed. He was told not to focus on results but on progression and if you do that the results will follow. He’s kept that mindset since and is something he claims has helped him throughout his career. Askren talks about how he can’t think of anyone else that wrestles in as many events, tournaments, or duals as Fix. They breakdown Fix’s decision to commit to Oklahoma State as well as his battle in the NCAA finals against Nick Suriano. Fix and Askren also breakdown his U.S. Open and Final X series with Thomas Gilman. Wrapping up the podcast Fix gives an inside look at his training for this year’s World Championships in Kazakhstan and Askren talks John Smith.