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Wrestling Prep Podcast

Bryce Wolcott

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/36d. Total Eps: 17

Join us for an insightful podcast series with Coach Carolyn Wester of Wrestling Prep. In each episode, Coach Wester shares one aspect her unique approach to wrestling, BJJ, and other MMA techniques, focusing on her innovative coaching principles. Carolyn emphasizes the importance of mastering repeatable patterns of movement and effective body positioning over situational training, revolutionizing the way athletes approach their sport. Tune in to discover how Coach Wester helps athletes of all levels enhance their performance and achieve their goals.

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https://wrestlingprep.com/summer2025/
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Episode 17: Serving Athletes in a Self-Serving System - A Coach’s View on Ego, Power, and Politics

Episode 17

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 • Duration 01:09:03

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 Episode Vidal, 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

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Episode 16: Training Recap and Scientific Validation – Coach Wester Reflects on Summer Coaching

Episode 16

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 • Duration 44:55

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

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Episode 15: Stop Chasing Matches, Start Developing Wrestlers – Advice from Two World-Class Coaches

Episode 15

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 • Duration 01:09:44

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.

Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep?

Instagram: @wrestlingprep

Website: wrestlingprep.com

Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com

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Episode 14: Your Athlete Is Not Your Mirror - Coaching and Parenting Without Projection

Episode 14

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 • Duration 01:00:21

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

Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep?

Instagram: @wrestlingprep

Website: wrestlingprep.com

Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com

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Episode 13: Acceptance Begins with Ownership - Why Avoidance Fails in Athlete Development

Episode 13

Saturday, April 26, 2025 • Duration 57:51

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.

Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep?

Instagram: @wrestlingprep

Website: wrestlingprep.com

Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com

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Episode 12: Body Leveraging is the Future of Grappling - Positional Control & Movement in Jiu-Jitsu

Episode 12

Thursday, March 6, 2025 • Duration 58:05

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.

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https://criterionbjj.com/

Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep?

Instagram: @wrestlingprep

Website: wrestlingprep.com

Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com

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Episode 11: Cheat Code to Teaching Body Leveraging and Examples of Recent Success in Competition

Episode 11

Saturday, January 11, 2025 • Duration 53:51

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.

Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep?

Instagram: @wrestlingprep

Website: wrestlingprep.com

Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com

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Episode 10: The Path to Long-Term Success in Wrestling - Improvement Through Collaboration

Episode 10

Saturday, December 7, 2024 • Duration 57:13

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

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Episode 9: Decoding Emotional Constraints in Developing Athletes with the Incredible Melissa Richey

Episode 9

Friday, October 11, 2024 • Duration 01:05:19

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

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Episode 8: Body Leveraging Meets Grappling - Coaching Athletes at Every Level at PSF Wrestling

Episode 8

Monday, September 30, 2024 • Duration 49:51

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: @pixley7 Alejandro Wajner: @airwajner Pedigo Submission Fighting: @pedigosubmissionfighting PSF Wrestling: @psfwrestling Photo credit: @yesseniaandronic

Want to learn more about Coach Wester and Wrestling Prep?

Instagram: @wrestlingprep

Website: wrestlingprep.com

Online courses: courses.wrestlingprep.com

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