ABOUT THE EPISODE Recently promoted Augsburg Head Coach Tony Valek joins the show to talk about the historic Auggie wrestling program. They're coming off a 3rd place showing at the NCAA Championships and 1st place in the NWCA Academic Standings. Tony was a 3x All American and 2x National Finalist for the Auggies, he is going into his 15th season at Augsburg. We discuss the recent promotion, Hall of Fame Inductees, how Augsburg is consistently in the mix for a national title, the Battle of the Bu...
Jul 27, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 70
ABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 69 features Brad Bruhn, recently retired from SUNY Cortland after 20 successful years at the helm. He has led the Red Dragons to top-30 NCAA Division III finishes 15 times, including eight top-10 and 11 top-20 showings. Bruhn is Cortland's career victory leader with a combined 236-101-1 (.700) dual-match record and his teams have won at least 10 matches 15 times. Bruhn was a three-time National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-American and earned All-Ame...
Jul 19, 2022•47 min•Season 3Ep. 69
ABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 68 features Pankil Chander, new Head Coach at Penn College of Technology. Coach Chander grew up on Long Island and wrestled at Wilkes University. He had coaching stints at Bloomsburg, Gettysburg, and Springfield before taking over at Penn College. Fun conversation as we dive into Penn College, Long Island Wrestling, Wilkes Wrestling and much more. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Rokfin - @D3Nation ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted b...
Jul 08, 2022•42 min•Season 3Ep. 68
ABOUT THE EPISODE Ursinus Head Coach Joe Jamison joined the show, first episode release of season 3 of the podcast! Fun conversation talking about the growth of Ursinus Wrestling since we took over, his D3 roots, coaching at Princeton, and much more. Joe wrestled under legendary coach Ned McGinley at Kings College. Make sure to follow our new content page on Rokfin, one article is posted and more content to follow. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast | Ro...
Jun 20, 2022•50 min•Season 3Ep. 67
ABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features 3x All American Samuel Braswell from Averett University. Braswell was part of the first recruiting class for the Cougars and transformed into one of the best lightweights in the country. We discussed his recent success at the U23 Greco World Team Trials, his growth on and off the mat at Averett, his relationship with Brandon Woody and Blake Roulo, and more. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hoste...
Jun 10, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 66
ABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features 2022 NCAA Champion and 5x All American Brett Kaliner. Kaliner was dominant in the Stevens Ducks Singlet, amassing 143-13 career record and 76% of those wins coming by bonus. He was a 5x Scholar All American and is leaving Stevens with two degrees, Muscle Hamster did it all in Hoboken and was a fan favorite when he competed. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventu...
May 18, 2022•34 min•Season 2Ep. 65
ABOUT THE EPISODE Wheaton Head Coach Jim Gruenwald joined the show to discuss the release of his book, "Not All Roads Lead to Glory", his personal career, and his coaching career at Wheaton. Coach Gruenwald was an outstanding collegiate and international competitor before getting in the coaches corner. Gruenwald is a 1994 graduate of Maranatha Baptist Bible College. He compiled a four-year record of 154-19 on the mat in his career at Maranatha. Gruenwald was a three-time National Christian Colle...
May 06, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 64
ABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features Rochester Institute of Technology Head Coach Jason Bovenzi. Jason was a 3x All American and 2x National Champion for St. Lawrence and Ithaca College. He is in his 7th season with RIT and has them on a roll. The Tigers took 4th at the NWCA Duals and 7th at the NCAA Tournament in 2022, they also finished 4th in the country academically based on their team GPA. They had 6 All Americans and 2 national finalists in the last two contested Championships. FOLLOW T...
Apr 11, 2022•59 min•Season 2Ep. 63
ABOUT THE EPISODE My brother and I start the show by discussing the controversial ending to the 157 NCAA Final, RIT is currently appealing the match. We then highlight programs and individuals with some season awards. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Institute of Technology & Waynesburg). The D3 Nat...
Apr 01, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 62
ABOUT THE EPISODE Episode 61 highlights all the programs that crowned their first NCAA Champion at the 2022 NCAA Championships. Stevens, North Central, Mount Saint Josephs University, and Millikin University. We interviewed each Head Coach. The order of the interviews are: - Joe Favia - Stevens - Charles Mason - MSJ - Joe Norton - North Central - Ryan Birt - Millikin FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonav...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 61
ABOUT THE EPISODE The 2022 team race was one for the ages, tightest team race since 1993. Wabash put themselves in position to be the first program to win a title other then Wartburg or Augsburg since 1994. Wartburg found a way to get it done but Wabash did not make it easy! We chatted with both head coaches about their team performances after a wild and exciting weekend at the 2022 NCAA Championships. Eric Keller interview is first, Brian Anderson interview directly follows. FOLLOW THE PODCAST ...
Mar 16, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 60
ABOUT THE EPISODE Brackets are live! Just a few days away from the 2022 DIII NCAA Championships, my brother and I talk about the team race and some intriguing first round match-ups that will take place during session one on Friday morning at the U.S. Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistan...
Mar 09, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 59
ABOUT THE EPISODE The first regional weekend in two years did not disappoint! 180 wrestlers are qualified for the 2022 NCAA Championships, the regional process is a grind and you need to truly earn your spot in the championship field. A lot to cover, we discuss the madness that took place last weekend. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current...
Mar 06, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 58
ABOUT THE EPISODE This episode features Linfield University Head Coach Chad Hanke. Coach Hanke was a D1 wrestler at Oregon State and had multiple coaching stints at the DI level before becoming a head coach. He was also accomplished on the senior level circuit in Freestyle. Fun conversation with a highly motivated individual, excited to see what he does with the Linfield program. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and ...
Feb 04, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 57
ABOUT THE EPISODE A lot to go over from the DIII NWCA National Duals. 15 teams headed to Louisville, Kentucky for Dual Meet glory. For the first time since National Duals existence a new program was going to win the title since Wartburg and Augsburg were not in the field. We take a look at some of the top upsets and final results. Enjoy the show! FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII w...
Jan 14, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 56
ABOUT THE EPISODE For the final episode of 2021 we discuss some big time dual results that took place throughout the month of December. North Central and Coast Guard pick-up some signature wins that will have a huge impact on NWCA National Duals. Alvernia showing their growth in year three with a lot of success this fall semester plus Coe and Loras College position themselves nicely heading into NWCA national duals. We discuss it all in the 55th edition of D3 Nation. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://a...
Dec 22, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 55
ABOUT THE EPISODE Some big time results happened over the last two weeks in DIII. Before the action gets started in Week 4, catch-up on some of the top individual and team performances over the past couple of weeks. We try to get to it all in this weeks recap show! FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens Insti...
Dec 03, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 54
ABOUT THE EPISODE Week I in Division III had it all! Top tier tournaments, ranked match-ups, and plenty of upsets. We try to get to it all in our first recap show of the season. Enjoy! Make sure you check out the first set of Florankings, they were published on Thursday. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Stevens...
Nov 12, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 53
ABOUT THE EPISODE My brother and I chat with New York University Senior Assistant Coach Corey Luce. Coach Luce has been crushing at NYU, this year will be his 15th season with the Violets. We get into a lot! Recruiting success, coaching staff additions, new athletic facility update, and his personal story and how he got to where he is today. NYU will be in action this weekend at the Ned McGinley Tournament hosted by Kings College. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3Na...
Nov 05, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 52
ABOUT THE EPISODE St. John Fisher College announced this past summer that they were bringing back wrestling. They had wrestling from 1965-1983 and were successful in DIII and NAIA. They have found their head coach, on October 12th they announced they hired Ryne Morrison to lead their program. Morrison comes from Adrian College and wrestled at Ursinus College, he also spent one year on staff at Heidelberg as a Graduate Assistant. Educational conversation about St. John Fisher and Coach Morrison's...
Oct 25, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 51
ABOUT THE EPISODE Hiram College Director of Wrestling Operations/Head Men's Wrestling Coach & Interim Head Women's Wrestling Coach Andy Vogel joined the show to talk about his transition to his new role. Coach Vogel was at Gettysburg for 13 years and coached three NCAA All-Americans, ten NCAA qualifiers, eight Centennial Conference champions, 44 conference place winners, 18 regional place winners and 19 National Wrestling Coaches Association (NWCA) Scholar All-Americans. Vogel also coached t...
Oct 15, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 50
ABOUT THE EPISODE University of Wisconsin La Crosse All American Grant Zamin joined the show to talk about his wrestling journey and his recent move to North Central College to start his coaching career. With the Cardinals we will also be continuing to train and compete on the senior level circuit at 70 KG in freestyle. Grant Zamin was one of the top DIII wrestlers in the country and unfortunately did not have the storybook ending to his college career because of COVID. He has a great perspectiv...
Sep 22, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 49
ABOUT THE EPISODE Loras College Head Coach TJ Miller joined the show to talk about the Duhawk Program and his wrestling journey. TJ was a 3x All American at Wartburg College and a national champion in 2007 at 197. He was named NWCA Head Coach of the Year in 2020 after guiding the Duhawks to the American Rivers Conference Championship and Lower Midwest Regional title. The Duhawks had 8 National Qualifiers that season and finished 2nd in the country in 2019. Amazing conversation about mindset and ...
Sep 07, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 48
ABOUT THE EPISODE State of the Union for D3 wrestling heading into the 2021-22 season. We talk about the new regional alignments, programs entering the landscape this season, and all the coaching moves. Get updated with all the big storylines that happened this offseason. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by Anthony and Gennaro Bonaventura, former DIII wrestlers at Waynesburg University and current DIII Assistant Coaches (Steven...
Aug 18, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 47
ABOUT THE EPISODE West Liberty University Head Coach Danny Irwin joined the show to talk about the program and the historic season in 2021. The Hilltoppers took home a 4th place team trophy this past season with 4 All-Americans, 2 National Champions, and 9 Scholar All-Americans. They also went 5-0 in the dual season and won the Mountain East Conference. Irwin is going to year three at West Liberty next season. Before jumping to the D2 scene he was crushing it at Wabash as the Head Assistant Coac...
Jul 21, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 46
ABOUT THE EPISODE Wisconsin La Crosse Head Coach Dave Malecek is the featured guest for Episode 45. A great show to close out the month of June. Malecek was an All-American at Northern Iowa and competed in the 1992 and 1996 Olympic Trials. He jumped into the DIII Coaching scene at Wartburg College with Jim Miller from 2000-2006 before becoming the head coach at UW-La Crosse. He has guided the Eagles to 7 team trophy finishes, 195 Duals wins, and 10 conference championships. He has coached 11 DII...
Jun 30, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 45
ABOUT THE EPISODE Western New England Head Coach Mike Sugermeyer joined the show to discuss the Golden Bear program. Western New England runs deep in the Sugermeyer family and he has done a phenomenal job building the Western New England program into one of the top programs in DIII, regionally and nationally. Sugermeyer competed at Rhode Island College before jumping onto the college coaching scene. He has 49 dual victories at WNE and has produced a National Champion, 5 All-Americans, and multip...
Jun 16, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 44
ABOUT THE EPISODE New University-Wisconsin Platteville Head Coach Trevor Kittleson joined the show. Coach Kittleson just wrapped up an impressive run with the Loras College Duhawks, he was the Associate Head Coach the last two seasons and was a part of the program for the last five seasons. He helped T.J Miller build the Loras program into a national powerhouse and capped off his tenure with 9 NWCA All-Americans and 2 National Champions in 2021. Kittleson wrestled at Northern Iowa and was a DI N...
Jun 02, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 43
ABOUT THE EPISODE Johnson and Wales University Head Coach Lonnie Morris joined the show. His Wildcats have been on a great run and are coming off an impressive showing at the NUWAY D3 Championships that took place last month in the Poconos. Lonnie has been the Head Coach for JWU for 23 years. He has helped develop 2 Individual National Titles, 28 All-Americans, 50 Academic All-Americans and 34 Region Champions. Johnson & Wales has had an All-American each of the last seven seasons and 13 out...
May 14, 2021•48 min•Season 1Ep. 42
ABOUT THE EPISODE 157 NWCA Champ David Hollingsworth III joins the show to discuss his first season with Wartburg College and how he made it all the way to Waverly, Iowa after a solid career at Owing Mills High School in Maryland where he was a 2x state champion. Hollingsworth was a 2x NJCAA All American for Iowa Lakes Community College. Finishing in 4th in 2018 at 149 and 3rd in 2019 at 157. FOLLOW THE PODCAST https://anchor.fm/coachbonx2 | Twitter - @D3NationPodcast ABOUT THE PODCAST Hosted by...
May 05, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 41
