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Podcast: Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal
Episode: Ep. 095 - Hayden Hidlay
Description: In this episode of the Athletor Podcast, Hayden Hidlay, 5x NCAA All-American and Assistant Coach at Stanford, shares his journey from growing up in a sports-loving family in central Pennsylvania to becoming one of wrestling's top competitors. Hayden reflects on the pivotal role of his youth coach Ian, the fundamentals that shaped his style, and how a mat in the basement transformed his family into a wrestling powerhouse.
We also explore Hayden's college career, including his battles with NCAA blue blood programs and his legendary matches against Jason Nolf. Now coaching at Stanford, Hayden discusses the cultural...