EPISODE · Apr 30, 2025 · 52 MIN
Ep. 116 - Tony Ramos
from Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal · host The Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal
In Episode 116 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with UNC Associate Head Coach Tony Ramos—a 3x U.S. Open Champion and 2x World Team Member—to talk about what growth looks like off the mat. From running the business side of a college wrestling program to securing major donors and building strong alumni networks, Tony breaks down how coaching today involves way more than just practice plans.We also dig into the evolving NCAA landscape, including roster cap changes, revenue sharing, and the realities of the transfer portal. Plus, Tony shares how his priorities would shift if he were leading a program like Illinois—and why getting support from fans and alumni is just as important as wins on the mat.
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In Episode 116 of the Athletor Podcast, we sit down with UNC Associate Head Coach Tony Ramos—a 3x U.S. Open Champion and 2x World Team Member—to talk about what growth looks like off the mat. From running the business side of a college wrestling program to securing major donors and building strong alumni networks, Tony breaks down how coaching today involves way more than just practice plans.We also dig into the evolving NCAA landscape, including roster cap changes, revenue sharing, and the realities of the transfer portal. Plus, Tony shares how his priorities would shift if he were leading a program like Illinois—and why getting support from fans and alumni is just as important as wins on the mat.
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