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"On Sept. 8, after over a decade-long battle with lung cancer, legendary University of Pitt-Johnstown (UPJ) wrestling coach Pat Pecora passed away. Pecora is the winningest wrestling coach in NCAA history, with 661 dual meet victories. He led the Mountain Cats to two NCAA Division II national championships and twenty-five regional titles. Pecora coached 170 Division II All-Americans and 23 national champions, a resume any coach would dream of having."

"One of the most valuable tools for a wrestler’s development is the ability to review match footage—anytime, anywhere. With MatBoss, we’ve made it incredibly easy for your wrestlers to access their own match videos, empowering them to learn, improve, and take ownership of their performance."

With the calendar soon turning to October, the college wrestling season is just a month away for most college wrestling programs. There are many stars returning to college wrestling across all divisions. Let's examine the top wrestler returning in each of the eight divisions of men's and women's college wrestling entering the 2024-25 season.

In the competitive world of wrestling, every coach strives to find that edge, the secret ingredient to help their athletes reach new heights. While traditional methods remain effective, Innovative coaching techniques for wrestling can unlock even greater potential in your wrestlers. These methods not only focus on refining technical skills but also foster a stronger team culture, improve individual motivation, and optimize overall training. Let’s dive into some cutting-edge strategies that will help take your wrestling program to the next level.

"Imagine being able to review your wrestlers’ match footage without the hassle of scrubbing through endless video to find key moments. With MatBoss, we’ve made it easier than ever to analyze and break down match performance, helping you and your athletes focus on what really matters—improvement."

"Wrestling, like many sports, relies on media coverage to reach fans, grow its audience, and keep the sport thriving. For wrestlers and coaches, developing a strong, professional relationship with the media isn’t just about answering questions—it’s an opportunity to tell the story of their journey, promote the sport, and inspire future athletes. Navigating this relationship with confidence and clarity is a skill that can benefit both individuals and the sport of wrestling as a whole."

"Learn how MatBoss can help you can leverage the power of data analysis to enhance your wrestlers’ performance. At MatBoss, we believe that understanding your wrestlers’ strengths and weaknesses is one of the fastest ways to drive improvement. Our platform gives you access to detailed statistics and metrics, making it easier than ever to make data-backed coaching decisions."

"Gable Steveson's wrestling resume speaks for itself. After winning three age group world titles in freestyle, Steveson reached the pinnacle of freestyle wrestling in 2021, capturing gold in the Tokyo Olympics at 125 kilograms. In Tokyo, Steveson outscored his first three opponents 23-0, with one of his three shutout victories coming over returning Olympic champion Taha Akgul of Turkey, 8-0. In the Olympic finals, Steveson won in dramatic fashion over Georgia's Geno Petriashvili, scoring two takedowns in the finals 10 seconds to win 10-8. He finished college wrestling career at the University of Minnesota in 2022, winning his second consecutive NCAA title at 285 pounds and second Dan Hodge Trophy."

"Explore the exciting new updates to the MatBoss event details page, designed to streamline match organization and data management for the 2024 wrestling season. Watch the video to see how easily you can update wrestlers and weights with seamless integration to TrackWrestling."