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Episode 18: Success, Social Media, and Validation – Teaching Athletes to Build Real Self-Worth
May 15, 2026
56m 53s
Episode 17: Serving Athletes in a Self-Serving System - A Coach’s View on Ego, Power, and Politics
Dec 23, 2025
1h 09m 03s
Episode 16: Training Recap and Scientific Validation – Coach Wester Reflects on Summer Coaching
Oct 21, 2025
44m 55s
Episode 15: Stop Chasing Matches, Start Developing Wrestlers – Advice from Two World-Class Coaches
Jul 15, 2025
1h 09m 44s
Episode 14: Your Athlete Is Not Your Mirror - Coaching and Parenting Without Projection
May 6, 2025
1h 00m 21s
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| 5/15/26 | Episode 18: Success, Social Media, and Validation – Teaching Athletes to Build Real Self-Worth | After a big win, the real work begins. In this episode of the Wrestling Prep Podcast, Coach Carolyn examines how social media and well-meaning praise from parents, coaches, and prominent figures can wire athletes to chase dopamine hits instead of building genuine self-worth. She draws a clear distinction between the mindset work that takes place to prepare for a big competition and the deeper neurological process of tracing personal happiness back to overcome fear, avoidance, and self-doubt. Coaches, parents, and athletes will come away from this episode with a clearer sense of why that internal pathway matters and what gets in the way of helping athletes build it. Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 56m 53s | ||||||
| 12/23/25 | Episode 17: Serving Athletes in a Self-Serving System - A Coach’s View on Ego, Power, and Politics | In this episode of the Wrestling Prep Podcast, Carolyn Wester, Drew Morgan, and Coach Cornell Robinson have an honest conversation about what happens when adult egos begin to outweigh athlete development, and the real consequences that follow. Carolyn and Cornell start by laying out the coaching principles that get lost when winning, perception, or control become the priority: serving the athlete, protecting long-term academic and personal growth, and maintaining ethical leadership even when it costs a coach professionally. Cornell then shares his firsthand experience navigating a situation where internal politics and power struggles ultimately led to his removal as head coach, despite clear athlete outcomes and progress during his tenure. Throughout the discussion, the group reflects on how rumor, fear, and “us vs. them” thinking damage programs, erode trust, and place kids in the middle of adult conflicts they never asked for. They also explore how experienced coaches develop perspective over time, learning to prioritize trajectory over individual results, and people over optics.In this EpisodeVidal, Cheche (2024) Fair Competition: Sports competition and the pursuit of excellence as the essence of modern sports Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 1h 09m 03s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Episode 16: Training Recap and Scientific Validation – Coach Wester Reflects on Summer Coaching | Coach Carolyn Wester shares highlights from a busy season of camps, clinics, and high-level training across the country. Over the summer, she coached in Kentucky, Montana, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, drawing athletes from 38 states and five countries, and led a Coaches Clinic that combined on-mat technical progress with open conversations about communication and athlete development. She then visited Driveline Baseball in Tampa, where motion-capture data reinforced the principles behind her body-leveraging system. From early morning sessions with national-level wrestlers to ongoing work with elite fighters, Carolyn reflects on a stretch of coaching that emphasized movement structure, positional strength, and the mindset needed to turn practice into competition success. Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 44m 55s | ||||||
| 7/15/25 | Episode 15: Stop Chasing Matches, Start Developing Wrestlers – Advice from Two World-Class Coaches | Coach Cornell Robinson is a nationally respected coach with over a decade of experience leading U.S. age-group world teams. He has served as head coach at both Christian Brothers College Prep and Wyoming Seminary, where he was known for his athlete-centered, strategy-driven approach. In this conversation with Coach Carolyn Wester, Cornell shares why intentional training, not constant competition, is what leads to long-term success in wrestling. He reflects on how observing Carolyn’s movement-based approach helped him develop better athletes, not just tougher wrestlers, and how integrating those concepts into his own programs has elevated performance at the highest levels. Together, they discuss the value of being a lifelong learner, the cost of over-competing, and what truly prepares athletes for success beyond youth accolades. Register to train with Wrestling Prep this summer! Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 1h 09m 44s | ||||||
| 5/6/25 | Episode 14: Your Athlete Is Not Your Mirror - Coaching and Parenting Without Projection | Coach Wester is joined by renowned trauma and addiction recovery expert Tennie McCarty to examine how unresolved issues in parents and coaches often surface in their relationships with athletes, sometimes sabotaging the very growth they hope to support. From toxic overinvolvement to the silent consequences of unspoken trauma, this conversation explores how boundaries, self-awareness, and healthy advocacy can shift the athletic experience from pressure-driven to empowering. Tennie shares insights from decades of clinical experience and previews the tools she’ll be teaching at this summer’s Wrestling Prep Coach's Clinic, including how to confront dysfunctional patterns, build trust-based communication, and stop passing pain from one generation to the next. This is essential listening for coaches and parents committed to the long-term development of the athlete and the person. In this episode: Shades of Hope Register to train with Wrestling Prep this summer! Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 1h 00m 21s | ||||||
| 4/26/25 | Episode 13: Acceptance Begins with Ownership - Why Avoidance Fails in Athlete Development | In this episode, Head Coach Carolyn Wester unpacks one of the most important but overlooked dynamics in athlete development: avoidance and acceptance. Avoidance shows up as wishful thinking, rushed plans, unclear goals, and emotional deflection after losses. Acceptance, on the other hand, means facing reality: where the athlete truly is, what was actually done in preparation, and what needs to change moving forward. Carolyn challenges parents, coaches, and wrestlers to stop chasing outcomes and start owning the process. What do you really want from the sport? What’s been avoided in pursuit of that goal? And are you willing to accept responsibility for the results you’ve earned? From summer camp planning to post-season reflection, this episode offers a practical and honest roadmap for growing with purpose. Register to train with Wrestling Prep this summer! Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 57m 51s | ||||||
| 3/6/25 | Episode 12: Body Leveraging is the Future of Grappling - Positional Control & Movement in Jiu-Jitsu | In this episode of the Podcast, Coach Carolyn Wester sits down with Rob Setree and Mac Profumo to discuss the profound influence of Wrestling Prep on their Jiu-Jitsu training. Rob is a second-degree black belt and the co-founder of Criterion Jiu-Jitsu in Louisville, KY. In this conversation, Rob details his significant athletic improvements, noting that practicing the Body Leveraging techniques taught by Carolyn has allowed him to surpass two decades of prior training limitations. Rob shares a vision of the sport's future, where the ability to control and move one's body effectively will distinguish top competitors. Mac reflects on his rapid progress, emphasizing how training with Carolyn has revolutionized his approach and performance. The episode captures a transformative dialogue on how mastering one's physicality, as trained through Body Leveraging, is becoming indispensable in the evolving landscape of Jiu-Jitsu. In this episode: https://criterionbjj.com/ Register early to train with Wrestling Prep this summer! Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 58m 05s | ||||||
| 1/11/25 | Episode 11: Cheat Code to Teaching Body Leveraging and Examples of Recent Success in Competition | In this episode of the Wrestling Prep Podcast, Coach Carolyn Wester shares actionable advice for coaches on integrating Body Leveraging into their practices. She offers guidance on teaching sequential muscle movements alongside wrestling techniques. Carolyn highlights how these methods can enhance performance and benefit wrestlers of all athletic levels. Using examples from the recent success of wrestlers who have practiced these techniques under her guidance, she demonstrates how Body Leveraging helps athletes optimize their movement and develop skills for long-term success. Register early to train with Wrestling Prep this summer! Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 53m 51s | ||||||
| 12/7/24 | Episode 10: The Path to Long-Term Success in Wrestling - Improvement Through Collaboration | In this episode, Coach Carolyn Wester and Drew Morgan discuss the evolving dynamics of youth wrestling, emphasizing the value of improvement over competition. Carolyn highlights the importance of parents acting as "project managers" to facilitate collaboration among multiple coaches, ensuring athletes receive diverse perspectives, avoiding ego and conflicts. Drew shares insights on how body leveraging and efficient training build long-term success, while Carolyn reflects on how the sport's evolution demands a shift away from one-coach dependency. Together, they advocate a growth-focused approach, which prioritizes skill development and adaptability, over a competition-focused mindset. Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 57m 13s | ||||||
| 10/11/24 | Episode 9: Decoding Emotional Constraints in Developing Athletes with the Incredible Melissa Richey | Coach Carolyn Wester is joined by a leading subject matter expert on pediatric and young adult emotional development Melissa Richey. Melissa is a pediatric nurse practitioner with a strong background in holistic psychology and emotional well-being, she is the mother of three wrestlers, two of which are currently wrestling at college (Duke & Gettysburg) and one who will graduate and go on to wrestle in college this year. In this conversation, she shares insights on how athletes develop mentally and emotionally through the challenges they face in our sport. Melissa has worked closely with many athletes and parents, giving her deep insight into how wrestling shapes emotional growth. Melissa provides valuable guidance on how sports like wrestling help athletes process emotions, manage performance anxiety, and grow through adversity. She also offers practical strategies for parents and coaches to support young athletes through both the triumphs and setbacks of competition. Carolyn adds her own perspective on the crucial dynamics between parents, coaches, and athletes, emphasizing the importance of these interactions in shaping an athlete’s emotional development. Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 1h 05m 19s | ||||||
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| 9/30/24 | Episode 8: Body Leveraging Meets Grappling - Coaching Athletes at Every Level at PSF Wrestling | In this episode, Coach Carolyn Wester sits down with 2024 ADCC World Championships breakout star Michael Pixley and recent NOGI World Champ Alejandro Wajner. Both former collegiate wrestlers have successfully transitioned into professional Jiu-Jitsu athletes while also coaching youth and high school wrestlers. Carolyn recently visited PSF Wrestling in Mt. Vernon, Illinois to lead a series of clinics where both youth athletes and professionals trained together, learning her signature Body Leveraging techniques alongside advanced grappling skills. During the conversation, Dro and Pixley share how Carolyn’s unique approach to teaching position and movement opened new avenues for their own growth as athletes, with Michael incorporating techniques immediately into his competition training. The clinic also had a profound impact on their young wrestlers, who, despite initial hesitation, quickly embraced the concepts. Carolyn’s ability to coach all levels in the same session, while keeping everyone engaged and improving, is highlighted as a key factor in their athletes’ rapid progress. In this Episode:Michael Pixley: @pixley7Alejandro Wajner: @airwajnerPedigo Submission Fighting: @pedigosubmissionfightingPSF Wrestling: @psfwrestlingPhoto credit: @yesseniaandronic Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 49m 51s | ||||||
| 9/12/24 | Episode 7: Global Reach, Novel Approach - Coach Carolyn's Trip to Finland | In this episode of the Wrestling Prep Podcast, head coach Carolyn Wester sits down with Finnish coaches Niko Kettunen, Ville Heino, and Jere Heino to discuss her recent coaching clinic in Finland. The trip, initially sparked by casual conversations, quickly turned into an impactful week of training and learning. Carolyn’s unique Body Leveraging and wrestling technique and coaching philosophy left a strong impression on the group, as coaches and athletes alike experienced new ways to approach movement and technique. The episode highlights the long-term impact Carolyn’s work might have on Finland’s wrestling coaching and culture, and how this collaboration could shape the future of the sport in this country. Niko Kettunen is the national freestyle and women's team coach of the Finnish Wrestling Federation. Ville Heino is the manager of coaches education of the Finnish Wrestling Federation. As an athlete, Ville was 7th at the world championships in 2018 (86 kg) and was a two-time NCAA qualifier at Campbell University (2013-2017). Jere Heino is a coach in the Finnish Wrestling Federation. As an athlete, Jere placed 5th at the U20 World Championships (125 kg), was a multiple-time age group placer at the European Championships, and a three-time NCAA qualifier at Campbell University (2015-2020). Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 45m 29s | ||||||
| 8/10/24 | Episode 5: Catching Up with Coach Carolyn - Camps, Champions, and What’s Next | In this episode of the Wrestling Prep Podcast, Coach Carolyn Wester and Drew Morgan fill us in on their coaching efforts this summer. They discuss Wrestling Prep's recently-completed camp in Virginia, highlighting the diverse group of athletes in attendance and the unique challenges of teaching math-based movement techniques. With another camp just around the corner, Carolyn shares her excitement about continuing to foster growth and confidence in wrestlers of all levels. The episode also touches on Olympic gold-medalist Amit Elor's development in the sport, and the importance of community in athletic success. Looking ahead, Carolyn and Drew discuss their upcoming trip to Finland, where they’ll be educating other coaches in Body Leveraging as that country further develops its freestyle program. Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 40m 04s | ||||||
| 7/12/24 | Episode 4: From Foundation to Finish - Enhance Technique with Core Principles | In this episode of the Wrestling Prep Podcast, Coach Carolyn Wester and athlete Drew Morgan discuss the importance of understanding foundational principles of wrestling over accumulating an endless array of techniques. Carolyn shares insights from her observations recent tournaments and highlights how mastering basic concepts like positioning and movement can dramatically enhance an athlete's performance. They explore the potential of future online coursework designed to teach these core principles, emphasizing that a strong conceptual foundation allows wrestlers to adapt and excel in various situations. Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 42m 07s | ||||||
| 6/15/24 | Episode 3: Where Coach Carolyn Excels - Technique or Body Leveraging? | In the third episode of the Wrestling Prep Podcast, host Bryce welcomes back head coach Carolyn Wester and athlete Drew Morgan. Carolyn shares her experiences from a recent clinic in Los Angeles, giving some insight into her exceptional ability to coach the finer details of wrestling technique. The discussion explores how body leveraging and muscle sequencing form the foundation on which high-level technique can be built. Carolyn and Drew highlight the critical role of precise movements that can make a significant difference in wrestling performance. This episode offers valuable insights into whether Carolyn excels more in technique coaching or body leveraging, and how focusing on both can elevate an athlete's skill level. Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 38m 06s | ||||||
| 6/8/24 | Episode 2: Efficiency and Effectiveness - Keys to Sustained Improvement | This week on the podcast, Coach Carolyn Wester and Drew Morgan highlight their recent travels, and discuss Wrestling Prep's innovative training methods. Carolyn shares insights from her extensive experience across wrestling and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ), highlighting the importance of efficiency and effectiveness through math-based principles and muscle sequencing. Drew discusses how these techniques can significantly enhance performance, even for high-level athletes. This episode provides a deep look into how Coach Wester’s unique approach is revolutionizing training and helping athletes achieve their best. Tune in to learn more about her transformative methods and the where you might see her next! Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 35m 19s | ||||||
| 6/2/24 | Episode 1: Beyond Technique: Mastering Muscle Sequencing | In the debut episode of the Wrestling Prep Podcast, Bryce talks with head coach Carolyn Wester Drew Morgan, an athlete at the US Naval Academy's RTC. They begin to unpack Carolyn's unique approach to teaching wrestling through body mechanics and muscle sequencing, contrasting it with traditional methods of technique accumulation. Drew shares the significant impact Carolyn's methods have had on his wrestling career. This insightful conversation offers a fresh perspective on training and athlete development, emphasizing the importance of foundational body movement. Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep? Instagram: @wrestlingprep Website: wrestlingprep.com Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com | 41m 12s | ||||||
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