EPISODE · Oct 1, 2025 · 44 MIN
Ep. 138 - Ryan Bertin
from Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal · host The Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal
In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Bertin, one of Michigan’s all-time greats and a two-time NCAA champion at 157 pounds. From his dominant high school run at St. Edward in Ohio to becoming a four-time All-American for the Wolverines, Ryan shares lessons from a career that cemented him as a Big Ten Wrestler of the Year and Hall of Honor inductee.We dive into the mindset that fueled his success, the role of coaching and culture at Michigan, and how those experiences carried into his coaching career at Northwestern. Whether you’re a wrestler, coach, or fan of the sport, this conversation offers a rare look at the drive, humility, and leadership behind one of the most decorated athletes in college wrestling history.
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In this episode, we sit down with Ryan Bertin, one of Michigan’s all-time greats and a two-time NCAA champion at 157 pounds. From his dominant high school run at St. Edward in Ohio to becoming a four-time All-American for the Wolverines, Ryan shares lessons from a career that cemented him as a Big Ten Wrestler of the Year and Hall of Honor inductee.We dive into the mindset that fueled his success, the role of coaching and culture at Michigan, and how those experiences carried into his coaching career at Northwestern. Whether you’re a wrestler, coach, or fan of the sport, this conversation offers a rare look at the drive, humility, and leadership behind one of the most decorated athletes in college wrestling history.
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Ep. 138 - Ryan Bertin
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