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Podcast: Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal
Episode: Ep. 093 - Cary Kolat
Description: In Episode 093 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with Cary Kolat, Head Coach at the United States Naval Academy, to explore the unique challenges and opportunities of coaching at a service academy compared to a traditional college program. Kolat shares his insights on recruiting high-caliber student-athletes who excel in academics, athletics, and leadership, while navigating the realities of modern NCAA wrestling, including NIL, the transfer portal, and the sustainability of funding in college athletics.
Kolat also dives into the evolution of U.S. wrestling, reflecting on how RTCs, high-level youth clubs, and changes in the Ivy...