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Iowa NCAA Champ Stephen Buchanan on Trusting the Process & Winning Big | The Lugo Show

In this episode of The Lugo Show, Pat Lugo sits down with NCAA Champion Stephen Buchanan to break down his incredible journey from an under-recruited high school wrestler to the top of the podium at Iowa.Buchanan shares the mindset shift that changed everything… and what it really takes to become elite.In this episode:• Starting in a small town with little recognition• The moment everything “flipped” in his career• Why having a mentor changed his path• Wrestling at Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Iowa• What makes Iowa’s system different• Overcoming adversity at the NCAA Tournament• Winning a National Title and what it felt likeStephen also talks about his experience competing in RAF (Real American Freestyle) and what’s next in his career.🔥 Want to learn from him LIVE?Stephen Buchanan will be at the Miami Hawks Camp on June 14th, teaching his Takedown Machine system—how to get to legs and finish at a high level.This is a must-watch for wrestlers, parents, and coaches looking to take the next step.Subscribe for more episodes of The Lugo Show featuring the best wrestlers and minds in the sport.

“Why Not Go For It?” Clarissa Chun on Coaching at Iowa & Women’s Wrestling Growth

In this episode of The Lugo Show, Pat Lugo sits down with Clarissa Chun, head coach of the University of Iowa Women’s Wrestling program, Olympic medalist, and one of the pioneers of women’s wrestling.Coach Chun shares her incredible journey from growing up doing judo in Hawaii, to discovering wrestling in high school, to becoming an Olympic medalist and now leading one of the fastest growing programs in the country.They discuss:• How Clarissa Chun transitioned from judo to wrestling• What it was like competing internationally for the first time• The growth of women’s wrestling across the world• Why she chose to build the program at Iowa• How Iowa quickly became a national powerhouse• The mindset needed to become a champion• Recruiting the next generation of wrestlersCoach Chun also talks about the importance of setting big goals, embracing challenges, and constantly evolving as both an athlete and a coach.If you’re a wrestler, coach, or fan of the sport, this episode is packed with insight.And if you want to meet Coach Chun in person, she’ll be at the Miami Hawks Summer Camp in Miami, Florida on June 6th.Subscribe for more episodes of The Lugo Show featuring top wrestlers, coaches, and leaders in the sport.

Steve “The Bear” Mocco Returns | RAF Comeback & Coaching Mindset | The Lugo Show

Pat Lugo sits down with Steve “The Bear” Mocco for a wide-ranging conversation after Mocco’s return to competition at RAF. They talk about what it’s like to compete again after years away, how it feels having his sons in his corner, and why Michael chose Iowa.In this episode:Mocco’s RAF comeback and how it felt returning to the matThe “role reversal” of getting coached by his sonsCompeting nerves, preparation, and watching film after the matchMichael Mocco’s decision to commit to IowaBuilding Mocco Wrestling Club and coaching without overstepping school programsAdvice to coaches thinking about competing again

Zach Sherman LIVE on The Lugo Show at Miami Hawks Camp | Mindset, Judo, and “Keep Going”

Recorded live at the Miami Hawks Thanksgiving Wrestling Camp, we sit down with Zach Sherman for a camp-side podcast conversation on wrestling development, mindset, and what it takes to level up.In this episode:Zach’s wrestling start and the Florida Heatwave dual team daysHow judo shaped his style and respect on the matMatch mindset: preparation, performance, and competing freeFinding your “why” when wrestling gets hardPat’s Carver-Hawkeye Arena experience and handling pressureCOVID season cancellation and the mental falloutTransitioning from college wrestling into professional league competitionSubscribe for more camp podcasts and Miami Hawks content

Building Champions the Purler Way | Nick Purler on The Lugo Show

Nick Purler built one of the most respected wrestling systems in America — and in this episode of The Lugo Show, he sits down with Pat Lugo to break down how.🔥 From his days at Oklahoma State to running a 50-acre wrestling compound in Missouri, Purler reveals what it really takes to build champions — in wrestling and in life.💪 Watch this if you want to:Learn how “position over talent” wins titlesUnderstand the mental side of wrestling most coaches missHear the truth about parents, NIL, and the future of college wrestlingSee what “Tiger Style” and “Purler Style” have in common🎙 Hosted by: Pat Lugo🏟 Guest: Nick Purler — Founder of Purler Wrestling Academy, Missouri👇 Timestamps00:00 – The Mindset Behind Purler Wrestling03:00 – How to Build Mentally Tough Athletes07:30 – Why Top Game Changes Everything10:45 – The Truth About Youth Results17:20 – College Pressure & Identity Reset25:40 – Building the Purler Compound35:00 – NIL, NCAA & Modern Wrestling Culture42:30 – Tiger Style & Purler Style Connection51:00 – Pat’s Take on Leadership in Wrestling1:03:00 – Final Thoughts & Advice for Parents📲 Connect with Purler Wrestling: purlerwrestling.com📲 Follow Miami Hawks Wrestling: miamihawkswc.com#NickPurler #PatLugo #TheLugoShow #WrestlingPodcast #PurlerWrestling #IowaWrestling #OklahomaState #YouthWrestling #CollegeWrestling #TigerStyle #Mindset #Motivation #WrestlingLife