Cali Connect Wrestling Podcast

Ep. 10 Special Guest - Mallory Velte

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee talk with Women's Freestyle World Team Member Mallory Velte. A 2x World Bronze medalist, California High School State Champion and a former CA-USA Wrestling National Team member and Fargo All-American.

Ep. 9 Special Guest - Arizona State University All American Kyle Parco

Coaches speak with former California National Team Member Kyle Parco. Kyle is currently a redshirt Sophomore at Arizona State University a 2x All American. Kyle talks about his time at Fresno St, his transfer to Arizona St and coaches Troy Steiner and Zeke Jones.

Cali Connect Ep. 8

The Coaches walk you through the CA-USA national team application process and discus USA Wrestling's Athlete Development Model (ADM) and share their own thoughts on the AD Model

Ep. 7 Live from the annual CA-USA Wrestling Volunteers meeting

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee are live from the CA-USA wrestling volunteer meeting and updating you on what's being shared there and talk with Mat Officials Director Tod Blank, National Team Coach Clint Birch and National Team Leader Roberto Dixon.

Ep. 6 CA-USA Wrestling Women's Director Malinda Ripley

The Coaches chat with Ca-USA wrestling women's director Malinda Ripley and talk about the growth of women's wrestling, the success of California's women's team and her coaching philosophies. Malinda was one of California first girls to win a Fargo title and is currently the Head Coach at Albany High School.

Ep. 5 Coach Izzy Silva

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee sit down with Coach Izzy Silva and discuss topics such as dad vs coach life, his coaching philosophies and his senior level career and the people who helped shape who is today as a coach.

Ep.4 Top California High School Wrestling Tournaments

Coaches Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee give you information on upcoming CA-USA Wrestling Events and the guys try to rank CA's top high school events and bring along some their own memories with them.

Ep.3 Guest Former CA-USA National Team Member Peyton Omania

Peyton discusses his current success at Michigan State University and his time on the CA-USA National Team and how it helped him prepare for College. Omania also talks about the current state of US Greco Roman Wrestling Program and who he would like to see lead the program.

Ep. 2 California's All-Time Top 10 Wrestlers

CA-USA Wrestling National Team Coach's Chris Lopez, Robby Smith and Steve Gee have the great debate - Who are the greatest California wrestlers of All-Time. Where does Coach Robby Have himself on the list ?

Who What & Why - And Pro's and Con's of Club Teams

CA-USA Wrestling Official Wrestling Podcast - "Wrestling is Wrestling" Hosted by CA USA Wrestling National Team Coaches Chris Lopez, Steve Gee and Greco-Roman Olympian Robby Smith.

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