Five Point Move - U.s. Greco-roman Wrestling

In what has become an annual tradition, if by accident, the Five Point Move Podcast is here with the Thanksgiving 2020 Special. Hall assumes his duties as co-host to discuss the match between Ben Provisor and Fritz Schierl along with the various tie-ins all three have with one another. After that, some off-topic commentary on the general state of the country makes its way into the conversation before Hall closes it out with his view of UWW's Individual World Cup next month in Serbia.

Episode 41 brings together a pair of Minnesota Storm teammates with whom everyone is familiar: two-time Senior National runner-up Calvin Germinaro and Alec "The Gunslinger" Ortiz. Germinaro just added a silver from the U23 Nationals to his collection while Ortiz's last time out was his third-place showing at the Senior event in October. Topics holding importance relative to both wrestlers' careers and impending training plans are discussed, as well as a few other items on the general Greco periphery. A fun, loose episode featuring a pair of highly-skilled athletes with unique personalities.

The 40th episode of the podcast sees Hall return from a brief hiatus to discuss why the US Nationals, despite talk of limited participation and general uncertainty, should be a tournament top athletes consider entering, as well as what his general approach might be as a competitor if faced with the same decision. Three-time U23 World Team member Jesse Porter then makes his first appearance on the program and shares a slew of inspirational insights related to his current training plan. After that, the one and only Sam Hazewinkel is welcomed back with open arms to break down the process behind our upcoming Greco-Roman rankings before delving into a few other peripheral topics affecting the sport.

Episode 39 presents two well-known athletes discussing a variety of recent, relevant topics. First up is Army National Team member Luke Sheridan, who details the challenges and frustrations military athletes are currently experiencing as they wait for clearance to return to action. After that, Greco "folk hero" Corey Hope goes nuclear on items ranging from age-group development and the differences between styles, to his disdain for coronavirus restrictions and the upcoming bowhunting season in Colorado. An eclectic, insightful episode full of perspectives you won't want to miss!

Episode 38 involves a number of topics that have been making the rounds recently, including how wrestling is covered in the United States, the interest in "hybrid matches", and the challenges surrounding a Senior World Championships in December. MWC founder and multi-time Cadet World Team coach Zac Dominguez then makes his first appearance on the program to discuss the measures he undertook when reopening his club earlier this summer, as well as the new USA GRIT initiative that specifically targets developmental coaches.

Episode 37 welcomes back "Wildman Sam" Sammy Jones, who in December appeared in his third straight US National final, making him one of the premier names at 60 kilograms leading up to the now-postponed Olympic Trials. Everything is on the table with Sammy, including interesting perspectives on how faith has shaped his competitive outlook, as well as what he is doing to stay ready for when wrestling gets back to "normal".

With Hall sitting on the sidelines for Episode 36, Joe Betterman hops aboard and digs into a few important topics -- such as the Olympic Trials postponement, if he is thinking about coming back, and why team duals would help get more eyeballs on Senior Greco. WBU head coach Todd Allen makes his first appearance on the show in the second segment to discuss Greco being cut from WBU, how he wound up falling in love with the style, and why the collegiate Greco model can work elsewhere. A very packed and informative episode!

Episode 35's main talking point is easy: the United States' success at the 2020 Pan-Am Olympic Qualifier. With four weights now accounted for in advance of Tokyo, co-host Dennis Hall breaks down the most important aspects to achieving the mission and wonders how the current uncertainty surrounding international competition will affect athletes training for the Olympic Trials.

The most important day of the season is almost here for US Greco athletes, as Episode 34 puts a spotlight on the Pan-Am Olympic Qualifier. Co-host Dennis Hall shares his perspective on what wrestlers should be thinking about entering the tournament, and speaks to the pressures wrestlers face when attempting to accomplish the mission. After that, Armed Forces champ Terrence Zaleski of the All-Marine Team pops on to discuss his return from a major injury and what it's like to move up a weight class during the Olympic Year.

Episode 33 offers a quick glance back at the US Nationals but is mainly focused on the Ranking Series tournament in Italy. After that, Marine National Team member Jamel Johnson makes his first appearance on the program and appraises his recent results while providing his perspective on what was one of the most violent matches in recent memory. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

With the US Nationals now just one day away, Episode 32 of the Five Point Move Podcast provides an overview of each weight class along with some of the major storylines surrounding the tournament. In addition, co-host Dennis Hall shares his opinion on training plans for athletes who fall short of qualifying for the Olympic Trials before providing another reason for his ire towards next month's Ranking Series event in Rome. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

In this special Thanksgiving episode of the podcast, co-host Dennis Hall explains some of his coaching methods early on in the scholastic season before the conversation shifts back to the Senior Greco athletes who are overseas. And, of course, Hall once again angrily points out the scheduling issues leading up to the Olympic Trials.SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode 30 of the Five Point Move Podcast sees co-host Dennis Hall offer what he feels is constructive criticism regarding the state of USA Greco-Roman wrestling and how athletes prepare. Also on board as a guest is multi-time National Team member Jon Anderson, who is making his season debut this week at the Bill Farrell Memorial. A can't-miss show with a lot to talk about, so buckle up!.SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode 29 of the Five Point Move Podcast features host Tim Hands and a pair of Junior World medalists. Alston Nutter and Peyton Omania join the show to talk about their careers, events in Estonia and the Olympic year moving forward.SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode 28 of the Five Point Move Podcast visits with World Team members Max Nowry and Joe Rau for another discussion about Greco-Roman wrestling, food, musical instruments, Max knowing his roots and Joe buying cars. Nowry and Rau are set to compete at the 2019 World Wrestling Championships in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan. This one is pure entertainment.SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

Episode 27 of the Five Point Move Podcast visits with the U.S. Army's Ellis Coleman, who will represent the United States in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan at the 2019 Senior World Wrestling Championships.

Episode 26 of the Five Point Move Podcast visits with Princeton's Lenny Merkin and the most recent addition to the USOPTC Greco-Roman resident athlete Nolan Baker. Join host Tim Hands as he talks with both about their respective journeys through Greco and college.SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

Tim Hands returns with Dennis Hall in a one-on-one as the two talk about the recent state of Greco-Roman wrestling and all things in between. Hall never pulls any punches. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

Tim Hands has a full show today with Greco-Roman world teamers Joe Rau, Pat Smith and Max Nowry. Rau and Smith are making their second appearances on the U.S. Senior World Team while Nowry, a past University-level world champion, is making his first appearance. The show focuses on the Final X process and Greco's inclusion in 2019. SUBSCRIBE TO THE FIVE POINT MOVE PODCASTApple Podcasts | Stitcher | Spreaker | Google Podcasts | RSS

Senior Editor of Five Point Move Tim Hands breaks down the upcoming U.S. World Team Trials Challenge Tournament in Greco-Roman at the upcoming event in Raleigh. Check out all the U.S. Greco-Roman news at FivePointMove.com, 2017-18 National Wrestling Media Association Website of the Year.