Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association

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Episode 149: Beau Welch - 5A Girls Administrator of...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/10/02

Beau Welch was named 2026 KWCA 5A Girls Administrator of the Year. Emporia is one of the most tradition-rich town and schools in the state of Kansas and Mr. Welch has helped keep it running strong.

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11:56

Episode 151: Denny Kolvek - Official of the Year

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/30

One of the most respected officials in the state, Denny Kolvek, joins the podcast. He was named 2026 KWCA Official of the Year

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14:27

Episode 150: Nichole Moore - College Senior Wrestler...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/28

Nichole Moore was a State champion for Nickerson High School during the first year that the sport was sanctioned in Kansas, and this past spring, she qualified for the first NCAA Women's national tournament for Ft. Hays State University. The current Washburn University Law School student reflects on her career. She was named 2026 KWCA College Senior Wrestler of the Year for NCAA Women.

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16:08

Episode 146: Tyler Gonzales - 6A Coach of the Year...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/25

Tyler Gonzales has rich and varied experiences in the sport of wrestling. Last year, he took the Maize Eagles to the top with a 6A State championship. This year, he was named 6A Coach of the Year for the boys in addition to being named National Wrestling Hall of Fame Coach of the Year for Kansas. Coach Gonzales currently serves as KWCA Vice-President.

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6:54

Episode 147: Caleb Hutchinson - 6A Wrestler of the Year

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/23

Manhattan's Caleb is settling into life as a college freshman at the University of Illinois. The four-time State champion will be competing for a spot in the Fighting Ilini line-up at 141 pounds.

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Episode 148: Cadence Greeson - 321A Wrester of the Year

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/21

Norton's Cadence Greeson joins the podcast to recap her outstanding career as a Bluejay capped off with an undefeated senior season.

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Episode 140: Brett Delich - 4A and KCA Coach of the Year

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/18

Brett Delich led Tonganoxie to unprecedented success during his time there. He led the Chieftains to two state titles and many individual honors. He was named 4A Boys Coach of the Year in addition to Kansas Coaches Association Coach of the Year. Delich has since accepted a position as head boys coach at Owasso High School in Oklahoma.

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6:29

Episode 139: Devon Dawson - College Senior Wrestler...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/16

Devon Dawson finished up his college career as a MAC Champion and NCAA Qualifier at Northern Illinois. The Goddard High School grad also competed at Pratt Community College and North Dakota State University during his college days.

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11:08

Episode 138: Anthony Calderon - Doug Vander Linden...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/14

Anthony Calderon entered the coaching ranks after an outstanding career at Garden City High School and Ft. Hays State University. He is currently the assistant on the newly formed Garden City Community College women's program.

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16:26

Episode 137: Braden Ledford - Senior College Wrestler...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/11

Braden Ledford followed up an outstanding high school career at Winfield by earning All-American status at the NAIA nationals last spring competing for Friends University.

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10:50

Episode 136: Adam Kadavy - Media of the Year

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/09

Western Kansas News Sports Director, Adam Kadavy of Scott City was named KWCA Media of the Year for 2026. His focus is on Scott City, but he also recognizes athletes in the region and from throughout the state.

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Episode 135: Kiley Dillow - 4A Wrestler of the Year...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2026/09/07

Meet Kiley Dillow. The Chanute High School grad was named KWCA 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year in addition to the Tricia Saunders Award for Kansas. She was named one of only six regional winners from across the country for the Saunders award. She is a freshman at Ft. Hays State University. Also joining is her high school coach Nick Nothern.

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71:25

Episode 134: 2025 Hall of Fame induction speeches

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2025/10/15

Meet the 2025 KWCA Hall of Fame class1:00 - Billy Johnson. Intro by Shane Miller25:30 - Bill Ross. Intro by Kelly Heinecker56:45 - Jacob Klein. Intro by Bubba Wright

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Episode 133: 2025 Hall of Fame induction speech -...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2025/10/08

Listen as Shane Miller introduces 2025 KWCA Hall of Fame inductee, Billy Johnson, and hear from the inductee himself. Due to technical difficulties, Billy's speech is cut short and the other two recipients did not get recorded.

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16:23

Episode 132: Hartwell Taylor - KWCA College Senior...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2025/10/03

Meet Hartwell Taylor, 2025 College Senior Wrestler of the Year for NAIA. Taylor made history in 2024 by wining the NAIA national title, becoming the first from the University of Saint Mary. He went on to earn his second All-American honor last spring with a fourth-place finish at nationals. Also hear from Taylor's coach at St. Mary, Chuck Kearney.

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Episode 131: Brian Malm - 321A Administrator of the Year

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2025/10/01

After a long career as a teacher and coach, Brian Malm moved on to administration. He continues to use his coaching skills in his new role and has been named KWCA 321A Administrator of the Year for 2025.

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Episode 127: Sara Lake - 2025 KWCA College Senior...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2025/09/29

Sara Lake of Piper High School was among the first state champions in Kansas history after KSHSAA sanctioned girls wrestling. She went on to become a three-time All-American at Lindenwood University. Hear from Sara and her college coach Frank Yattoni

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Episode 129: Ross Taplin - USAWKS District 3 Youth...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2025/09/26

From success as an athlete at the high school and college levels to running one of the most successful clubs in the state, Ross Taplin's efforts have paid off.

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8:47

Episode 130: Paul Lappin - KWCA 6A Coach of the Year...

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2025/09/24

Paul Lappin completed his first year as head coach at Garden City in 2025, but came in with a wealth of experience. He has the Buffalos on the track he helped build and maintain as long-time assistant on Carlos Prieto's staff.

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7:27

Episode 123: Nathan Broeckelman - KWCA President

Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association ·

2025/09/22

Nathan Broeckelman is finishing out his term as KWCA president. The Barton County Community College head coach jumps on to fill us in on what to expect from this year's clinic.

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