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Podcast: Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal
Episode: Ep. 098 - Patrick Brucki
Description: In this episode, we sit down with Patrick Brucki, Assistant Coach at Stanford and 2x NCAA All-American. Patrick shares his journey from the south side of Chicago to Princeton, navigating the challenges of balancing an Ivy League education and collegiate wrestling, and eventually finishing his career at Michigan. He opens up about the hard lessons he learned about overtraining, his transition into coaching, and the fulfillment he finds in helping athletes achieve their goals.
We explore the broader themes of identity in wrestling, how athletes can prepare for life after competition, and the evolving landscape of club...