In Episode 348 of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly-to-belly with Vinnie Santaniello, founder of Shore Thing Wrestling Club, NCAA Division III finalist, and Ocean County Sheriff. Vinnie takes us deep inside: The rise of Brick Memorial wrestling His judo background and how it shaped his mat style Building Shore Thing into a powerhouse club with over 40 NJ state champs and 250+ state medalists Coaching philosophy, athlete development, and letting kids fail and innovate Generational success stories: fr...
May 06, 2025•56 min
In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Luca Madeo, 4x NAIA All-American, 2025 NAIA Indoor 5K National Champion, and one of the fastest rising stars in college distance running. Hailing from Böden-Württemberg, Germany, Luca shares his incredible journey from soccer player to elite runner, why he chose the University of the Cumberlands, and how he’s chasing European U23 standards — all within just four years of competitive running.🔥 Topics we cover: How COVID-19 unexpectedly launch...
May 02, 2025•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 355
🚨 On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we're joined by Coach Cole Spree, head coach of Indian Hills Community College Wrestling — the 2025 NJCAA National Champions! 🏆Coach Spree shares his journey from JUCO All-American to building Indian Hills into a national powerhouse. We dive into: 🔥 The behind-the-scenes of building a championship program 🔥 Recruiting philosophy at the JUCO level 🔥 Growing men’s & women’s wrestling simultaneously 🔥 Building elite athletic + academic cultures 🔥 Ad...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 6 min
In Episode 353 of Airey Bros Radio, we’re joined by Mick Betancourt — writer, executive producer of Amazon’s Reacher, stand-up comic, and proud former wrestler. From a tough upbringing on Chicago’s West Side to breaking through as a Hollywood storyteller, Mick’s journey is a masterclass in grit, grace, and getting back up.This episode is packed with raw storytelling, powerful mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes gems for wrestlers, writers, and working-class dreamers alike.🎯 Topics covered: Wr...
Apr 25, 2025•1 hr 10 min
In Episode 352 of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Katie Wise, Director of Track & Cross Country at Marian University, and the first woman in collegiate history to lead a men’s team to an NAIA Indoor National Championship. From her days as an NCAA D1 All-American sprinter to building a powerhouse at Marian, Coach Wise opens up about recruiting, faith-based leadership, coaching philosophy, and building a national title team.If you're a student-athlete, parent, coach, or recruiter, thi...
Apr 22, 2025•50 min
On This episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go deep into the world of New Jersey high school sports with one of the Shore Conference’s most respected voices — Bob Badders of Shore Sports Insider.From the rise of Region 6 wrestling to the evolution of sports media, Bob brings decades of insight as a writer, photographer, and broadcaster.🎯 Topics Covered: Bob’s journey from Brick Memorial to the Asbury Park Press The transformation of NJ high school sports coverage Shore Conference wrestling legends,...
Apr 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min
On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Dylan Anderson, the Head Cross Country and Track & Field Coach at the University of Evansville. From building programs from scratch to coaching across NCAA D2 and D1, Coach Anderson shares his journey, training philosophy, culture-first leadership, and vision for the Purple Aces. We talk recruiting, steeplechase, strength training, mentorship through faith, and what it takes to build a competitive mid-major program from the ground u...
Apr 15, 2025•1 hr 13 min
On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Zach Daniel, Head Cross Country Coach and Assistant Track Coach at West Texas A&M. From his journey as a student-athlete to leading one of the nation’s top NCAA Division II programs, Coach Daniel opens up about athlete development, strength training for distance runners, international recruiting, and how West Texas is quietly becoming a powerhouse in the Lone Star Conference.We dive into the challenges of coaching through weather ex...
Apr 11, 2025•58 min
This week on Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with one of the most accomplished coaches in NCAA Division II history—Coach Jerry Baltes of Grand Valley State University. With 16 national titles, 78 individual champions, and over 1,600 All-Americans, Coach Baltes has built a powerhouse program while keeping his focus on developing great humans first. We dive deep into his coaching philosophy, the secrets behind Grand Valley’s success, the importance of culture and character in recruiting, and what it...
Apr 07, 2025•1 hr 9 min
From Princeton to Collegeville, Coach Joe Jamison @ursinuscollege_wrestling has built more than just wrestling teams—he’s created a culture. In this episode, we go belly-to-belly with Ursinus College’s Director of Wrestling to talk about his transition from Ivy League coaching to leading both men's and women's programs at a rising D3 powerhouse. We dig into his coaching journey, the blueprint for building a winning culture, balancing dual programs, recruiting philosophies, and the role academics...
Apr 04, 2025•1 hr 18 min
In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with South Jersey Wrestling Hall of Famer and Clearview High School head coach Jimmy Rollins. From NJCAA and NAIA national champion to leading powerhouse programs like Lindenwood and now building a strong culture back in the Garden State, Coach Rollins shares an epic hero's journey in wrestling. We dive into college vs. high school coaching, recruiting real talk, and why it's always been pork roll over Taylor ham.Whether you're a high sch...
Apr 01, 2025•1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we’re joined by wrestling icon Coach Lennie Zalesky, whose journey spans from being a 3x All-American at Iowa under Dan Gable to reviving collegiate wrestling at Cal Poly Humboldt. Coach Zalesky reflects on building championship programs, launching Humboldt’s first-year team from scratch, and coaching alongside his brother. He shares insights on recruiting blue-collar wrestlers, the West Coast wrestling scene, and what it takes to build something from the gro...
Mar 28, 2025•1 hr 16 min
On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we’re back on the track with Coach Jack Hoyt, Director of Track & Field at Azusa Pacific University. From coaching Olympians to leading national championship teams, Coach Hoyt has built one of the premier DII programs in the country—without compromising the human element of coaching. We talk about: The legacy of Azusa Pacific Track & Field Coaching decathletes and multi-event athletes The impact of faith, mentorship, and athlete development Hosting th...
Mar 24, 2025•1 hr 11 min
What does it take to build a national-level JUCO program from scratch? Coach Nick Marcinkowski of Muskegon Community College joins us to share how he's turned MCC into one of the NJCAA's most exciting up-and-coming programs in cross country and track & field. From zero qualifiers to 51 national-level athletes in just a few seasons, Coach Marcinkowski pulls back the curtain on building culture, managing tight budgets, navigating the recruiting waters, and helping student-athletes find the rig...
Mar 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min
🔥 Inside JUCO Wrestling with North Idaho College Head Coach Derek Booth! 🔥We’re going belly to belly tonight with one of the top JUCO wrestling coaches in the country! Coach Derek Booth joins Airey Bros Radio to break down:🏆 Building an NJCAA Powerhouse at North Idaho🥇 125-pounder Elijah Kerns’ Huge Region Win over a Defending National Champ 🔥 The Road to Nationals – Nine Qualifiers Looking for Hardware 🤼♂️ JUCO Wrestling vs. NCAA – The Best Path for Recruits? 🏔 Life in Coeur d’Alene, ID...
Mar 18, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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 cha...
Mar 13, 2025•1 hr 19 min
We’re diving deep into the world of NCAA Division II Cross Country & Track and Field with Matt Morris, the head coach of CSU Pueblo. Coach Morris has transformed CSU Pueblo into a national powerhouse, coaching All-Americans, conference champions, and record-breaking athletes.🔥 In this episode, we discuss: ✅ His coaching journey from high school to NCAA DII ✅ How he built CSU Pueblo into a top-tier distance program ✅ Recruiting insights – What DII coaches look for in athletes ✅ The importanc...
Mar 11, 2025•1 hr 13 min
In this episode, we sit down with Utah Valley University Head Wrestling Coach Adam Hall to talk about his journey from Idaho to NYC to the Big 12, building a powerhouse program at UVU, and why wrestlers should get out of their bubble when looking for opportunities. We dive deep into: ✅ His coaching journey from NC State to leading UVU ✅ The mentality shift required to change a program ✅ Building a national recruiting pipeline while keeping Utah talent home ✅ The importance of multi-sport athlete...
Mar 07, 2025•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 339
From the ground up! Coach Isaac Wood joins Airey Bros Radio to share how he's building a JUCO powerhouse at Salt Lake Community College. With back-to-back NJCAA National Championships and a game-changing partnership with HOKA, Coach Wood is redefining what it means to be a junior college program.🏅 In this episode: ✔️ Recruiting strategies & why JUCO might be the best path for elite athletes ✔️ Training philosophy, double thresholds & developing All-Americans ✔️ The impact of NIL, transf...
Mar 04, 2025•1 hr 1 min
In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Corey Ruff, the head wrestling coach at the University of the Cumberlands. With a coaching career spanning over two decades, including building Lindsay Wilson from the ground up and leading UC to a dominant NAIA program. Coach Ruff shares his journey, philosophy, and vision for taking the Patriots to the next level. 🔹 How to build a powerhouse college wrestling program 🔹 The importance of culture & recruiting the right athletes 🔹...
Mar 01, 2025•1 hr 27 min
Get ready to go belly to belly with Liberty University’s Director of Wrestling, Coach Jesse Castro! 🏆🔥 We’re diving into Liberty’s powerhouse wrestling tradition, the evolution of the NCWA, and why club wrestling is the best-kept secret in college athletics. 🚨 What you’ll hear in this episode: ✅ Coach Castro’s incredible journey from California to Liberty and coaching at the highest levels ✅ The real deal on NCWA wrestling and why it’s an elite-level opportunity for student-athletes ✅ Liberty...
Feb 26, 2025•1 hr 17 min
On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we sit down with Coach Chris Layne, the Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Milligan University. With 25 years of coaching experience, 186 All-Americans, and 17 individual national championships, Coach Layne has built a powerhouse program in NAIA athletics. We dive into: ✅ The rise of Milligan's track & field and cross country programs ✅ The importance of social media in recruiting ✅ How track & field training benefits football players ...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 335
In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we take a deep dive into one of the most legendary high school wrestling programs in America—Paulsboro Wrestling 🏆. Filmmakers Michael Lucas & Domenick Cucinotta join us to discuss their documentary, "Hometown Champions", which captures the grit, tradition, and unmatched dominance of Paulsboro Wrestling. What’s Inside This Episode? 🤼♂️ The storied history of Paulsboro Wrestling 🏆 Coach Paul Morina’s journey to 800+ career wins 🎥 The challenges of fil...
Feb 18, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 334
In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Coach Jerry Boland, head coach of Millersville Wrestling. A New Jersey wrestling legend turned college coach, Coach Boland shares his journey from high school coaching to running a DII powerhouse, the challenges of building a program, recruiting battles between NJ & PA, and the mindset of championship wrestlers. Topics Covered: ✅ The importance of getting out of your bubble as a student-athlete ✅ Coaching philosophies: balancing ...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 20 min
NCAA Wrestling & Faith-Based Leadership with Coach Derek Moore In this episode of A.B.R. Live, we sit down with California Baptist University Head Wrestling Coach Derek Moore 🏆🔥 to dive deep into the CBU wrestling program, coaching philosophy, and the unique intersection of faith and athletics.Coach Moore, a former NCAA champion and Olympic Trials competitor, shares his journey from walk-on to national champion, his experience transitioning CBU to Division I wrestling and the Big 12 Confer...
Feb 11, 2025•56 min
In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we dive into the incredible story of Nick Polk, Director of Track & Field and Cross Country at Lipscomb University. From coaching All-Americans and breaking records to managing a diverse team culture in the heart of Nashville, Nick shares his approach to developing elite student-athletes while fostering personal growth.We talk about: His journey from Grand Valley State to Lipscomb 🏃♂️ The strategy behind recruiting top athletes (even from international ...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 331
Join us as we dive deep with Coach Dee Brown, the mastermind behind Iowa Central's cross country and track programs. From his humble beginnings as an underdog runner to leading one of the most decorated JuCo programs in the nation, Coach Brown shares his journey, philosophy, and what it takes to build a championship team. 🏆🎯 Highlights: Starting a program from scratch: Lessons learned. Recruiting secrets for athletes looking to shine at the JuCo level. Behind the scenes of building a winning c...
Feb 04, 2025•1 hr 20 min
Join us for an inspiring episode of Airey Bros Radio with Justin Barowski, the head coach transforming Manasquan wrestling into a competitive powerhouse. Justin shares his journey from a Division III All-American to a dedicated coach instilling grit, discipline, and passion in young athletes. In this episode, we cover: ✅ Overcoming adversity and finding purpose through wrestling (16:04) ✅ The evolution of coaching styles and connecting with today’s athletes (30:00) ✅ Wrestling’s role in developi...
Jan 31, 2025•1 hr 6 min
On this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we chat with Jared Fekete, a combat sports athlete, wrestling coach, and former Marine. Jared takes us through his remarkable journey from small-town wrestling in Michigan to representing the All-Marine Wrestling Team and competing in combat Jiu-Jitsu.Along the way, Jared shares insights into the lessons he learned from legendary coaches, his spiritual awakening through plant medicine, and how he’s finding his higher purpose. This episode is packed with inspi...
Jan 28, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 328
In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we dive deep into JUCO recruiting with two powerhouse cross country and track coaches, Marc Bierbaum (Iowa Western) and Dee Brown (Iowa Central). Discover why junior colleges are an incredible opportunity for athletes seeking to advance academically, athletically, and financially.Learn how JUCO programs provide access to top-tier competition, foster diversity, and serve as a launchpad to NCAA Division 1 schools, professional sports, and even the Olympics. Whe...
Jan 21, 2025•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 327
