Gary Wade- NCAA Championship Official

🎙️ WRESTLING OFFICIATING: STALLING, CONTROL & THE TOUGH CALLS | GARY WADE What separates a good wrestling official from an elite one? Getting the difficult calls right. On this episode of Full Circle Wrestling, I sit down with NCAA Championship Official Gary Wade of New Jersey for an in-depth conversation about some of the toughest situations wrestling referees face on the mat. We break down: 🤼 Stalling in Neutral — Push-out and back-out situations vs. recognizing legitimate action 🚨 Action Calls — When is a wrestler actually creating action, and when are they simply avoiding a stall call? 🦶 Ankle Hooks & Leg Situations— When is control established? 💪 Chest Wraps & Scrambles — Identifying control when positions get complicated 👀 Positioning & Recognition*— Seeing the entire situation before making the call 🧠 Referee Judgment— Developing the confidence and consistency needed to handle difficult situations Gary brings the perspective of an NCAA Championship wrestling official from New Jersey, while we connect these concepts to the challenges officials face at every level—from New Jersey and California high school wrestling to college wrestling across the country. Instagram: @FullCircle_Wrestling YouTube: @FullCircleWrestling TikTok: @FullCircleWrestling Facebook: Full Circle Wrestling #wrestler #wrestling #wrestlingnews #wresltingfan #wrestlingcommunity