Embracing the Grind: New Jersey Wrestling Legend Donnie DeFillipis on Building Champions On and Off the Mat
13 de ago. de 2024 ·
1h 16m 46s
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On this electrifying episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with New Jersey wrestling legend Donnie DeFillipis. A three-time New Jersey state finalist and state champion, Donnie...
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On this electrifying episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with New Jersey wrestling legend Donnie DeFillipis. A three-time New Jersey state finalist and state champion, Donnie takes us on a journey through his wrestling career, from his glory days at New Providence HS, George Mason and Rutgers University to his transition into coaching and running Yale Street Wrestling Club.
We dive deep into Donnie's philosophy on coaching, the importance of instilling a strong work ethic in young wrestlers, and how he's balancing life as a coach, police officer, and father. Donnie shares candid stories about the challenges he faced after college, the lessons he's learned from the sport, and how he's passing that wisdom on to the next generation. Whether you're a wrestling enthusiast or just love hearing about dedication and passion, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.
Show Notes:
0:00 - Intro: Getting back to our roots with New Jersey wrestling
3:00 - Introducing Donnie Dphilippis: A New Jersey wrestling legend
5:00 - Donnie’s journey: From state champion to George Mason and Rutgers
12:00 - The transition from athlete to coach: Learning to lead
20:00 - Building Yale Street Wrestling Club: Philosophy and growth
27:00 - The importance of mindset in wrestling
32:00 - Managing a dual career as a coach and police officer
39:00 - Developing young athletes: Balancing competition and fun
45:00 - The role of family and fatherhood in Donnie's life
50:00 - Donnie’s take on the current state of wrestling and the role of riding time
1:05:00 - Closing thoughts: Advice for young wrestlers and their parents
1:10:00 - Final questions: Coffee, daily rituals, and guilty pleasures
1:15:00 - Where to find Donnie and Yale Street Wrestling Club
Yale Street WC
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We dive deep into Donnie's philosophy on coaching, the importance of instilling a strong work ethic in young wrestlers, and how he's balancing life as a coach, police officer, and father. Donnie shares candid stories about the challenges he faced after college, the lessons he's learned from the sport, and how he's passing that wisdom on to the next generation. Whether you're a wrestling enthusiast or just love hearing about dedication and passion, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration.
Show Notes:
0:00 - Intro: Getting back to our roots with New Jersey wrestling
3:00 - Introducing Donnie Dphilippis: A New Jersey wrestling legend
5:00 - Donnie’s journey: From state champion to George Mason and Rutgers
12:00 - The transition from athlete to coach: Learning to lead
20:00 - Building Yale Street Wrestling Club: Philosophy and growth
27:00 - The importance of mindset in wrestling
32:00 - Managing a dual career as a coach and police officer
39:00 - Developing young athletes: Balancing competition and fun
45:00 - The role of family and fatherhood in Donnie's life
50:00 - Donnie’s take on the current state of wrestling and the role of riding time
1:05:00 - Closing thoughts: Advice for young wrestlers and their parents
1:10:00 - Final questions: Coffee, daily rituals, and guilty pleasures
1:15:00 - Where to find Donnie and Yale Street Wrestling Club
Yale Street WC
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