The Florida Wrestling Room

The 24/7 Coaching Mentality: Anthony Cerullo

Coach Anthony Cerullo joins Ricky Cheese on the Grinding for Greatness Podcast to talk about his incredible wrestling journey, building programs at Tenoroc and George Jenkins, and why wrestling is more than just a sport.Anthony opens up about how wrestling helped change the direction of his life, the challenges of coaching in low-income communities, and the “24/7 mentality” that has helped shape the culture at George Jenkins Wrestling. The conversation also dives into girls wrestling growth in Florida, coaching Team Florida, Fargo, mentorship, faith, leadership, and what it really takes to build a championship wrestling family.This episode is packed with coaching wisdom, real stories, and insight into what makes wrestling one of the toughest and most rewarding sports in the world.

USF Duals Are Coming: Coach James Lawless on Building Bulls Wrestling

Florida college wrestling is growing faster than most people realize, and USF is putting a stamp on it. On this episode of The Florida Wrestling Room, Jordan (North Florida Wrestling Show) sits down with USF Wrestling Head Coach James Lawless, who took over the program this year and immediately raised the standard. Coach Lawless breaks down: * How the USF program was rebuilt from the ground up * Why it’s time to stop calling it “just club” and start saying NCWA * USF’s early season results, including five nationally ranked wrestlers * Why USF is a strong landing spot for athletes chasing elite academics, especially medical pathways * How wrestlers are finding the team simply by seeing USF Wrestling gear on campus * The next big event: the USF Duals featuring top NCWA programs from Florida and beyond 📍 USF Duals 🗓️ February 22 🏫 5A High School (Pasco County, north of Tampa) 🧾 Results tracked on Trackwrestling 📲 Updates via the USF Wrestling Facebook/Instagram pages If you care about keeping Florida talent in Florida, this one’s for you.

Sober October: Wrestling, Fatherhood & Beating Addiction | TFWR Panel w/ Joe Lowe, Jared Reber & Brennon Chambers

Host Ricky Cheese brings together Joe Lowe, Jared Reber, and Brennon Chambers for a powerful Sober October conversation—wrestling, fatherhood, faith, and the real work of breaking addiction. What you’ll hear: Joe’s path from daily drinking to 620+ days sober, UNC Greensboro HOF, and competing at the U.S. Open Jared on giving up alcohol for his son, running 100+ mile months, and the mindset of a champion Brennon Chambers’ 10 years sober, teaching chemistry & GED, and mentoring teens through the opioid/fentanyl crisis Why “champions don’t cut corners,” building discipline, and planting seeds in youth wrestling rooms The role of family, faith, and community in staying sober—beyond just October Guests Joe Lowe — Coach & former D1 wrestler Jared Reber — Coach, runner, dad Coach Chambers — Chemistry teacher & coach Need help? If you’re struggling with alcohol, drugs, gambling, porn, or any addiction—reach out. You’re not alone. If you’re in the wrestling community, message The Florida Wrestling Room or Ricky Cheese and we’ll point you to support. Support the show 👍 Like, 🔔 subscribe, and share this episode to help someone who needs to hear it. Sober October, wrestling, addiction recovery, fatherhood, discipline, fentanyl, Florida Wrestling Room, TFWR, mindset, coaching

Florida Wrestling Insight: Top 10 Pound-for-Pound Boys Wrestlers and Teams in Florida | Dec 2024

Join Alex Wisdom in this special collaboration with The Florida Wrestling Room as we unveil the Top 10 Pound-for-Pound Boys Wrestlers and Teams across the Sunshine State! 🏆 Discover the standout athletes, thrilling matchups, and powerhouse programs shaping the Florida wrestling scene. From Draven McCal's pursuit of another title to South Dade's domination, this episode dives deep into the performances and rivalries making waves this season. 👥 Featured Highlights: 🥇 Michael Mocco: Florida’s #1 Pound-for-Pound Wrestler 🏅 Maximus Brady: On the hunt for his 4th state title 🤼 Sebastian DiGenerro: Nationally ranked and relentless 📈 Mater Lakes Academy & South Dade: Powerhouse teams to watch 🌟 Don't miss our insights on top wrestlers like Jiovanni Solis, Christian Fretwell, and Elvis Solis, along with the rising programs shaking up the rankings. 🔔 Hit Subscribe and turn on notifications to stay updated on Florida wrestling's top athletes and teams. Check out TheFloridaWrestlingRoom.com for exclusive content and rankings! Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro: Top 10 Pound-for-Pound Wrestlers 07:53 - Top 10 Pound-for-Pound Teams 16:07 - Wrap-Up and Upcoming Girls Rankings

🔥 The State of Girls Wrestling in Florida: Ricky Cheese Breaks It Down! 🔥

Welcome back to TFWR, your #1 source for all things Florida Wrestling! In this episode, Ricky Cheese dives into the explosive growth of girls wrestling in Florida and how it's setting a national standard. 🏆 From top-ranked high school wrestlers to rising stars, we cover all the biggest names, including Rylee Lancaster, Maya Bethel, Ailey Briggs, and Gracie Leota. 💪 Key Highlights: * Why Florida is a top 10 state for girls wrestling. * A breakdown of the toughest weight classes and standout athletes. * Shout-outs to programs and coaches shaping the future of wrestling. Stay tuned as we rank the best wrestlers in the state and celebrate the incredible depth and talent of Florida’s girls wrestling scene. 🌟 Subscribe for More: Head over to thefloridawrestlingroom.com [http://thefloridawrestlingroom.com] and subscribe for exclusive rankings, news, and more for just $6.99/month (or get 2 months FREE with an annual plan)! 📢 Follow Us: 👉 YouTube: Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe! 👉 Facebook: Stay updated with everything Florida Wrestling. #GirlsWrestling #FloridaWrestling #RickyCheese #TFWR #WrestlingRankings #SupportWrestling #WrestlingSpotlight