The Bulgarian Nightmare and Maryville assistant George Ivanov bound for Rio - ST256

We're getting that Olympic fever! On Episode 256 of the ShortTime Wrestling Podcast, we'll visit with George Ivanov, a Bulgariannative who recently qualified his nation and himself for theOlympic Games in Rio in August.Ivanov came to the United States and settled in Iowa where heattended Lewis Central High School in Council Bluffs. Afterwrestling one season of high school and finishing third in thestate, Ivanov ended up at Division II Nebraska-Omaha under coachMike Denney.He placed twice at the Division II level and transferred to BoiseState following the horrendous dropping of the UNO program. He'skept wrestling and now coaches with Denney at MaryvilleUniversity.Ivanov talks about his Olympic aspirations, how he goes aboutrepresenting Bulgaria and how he and his family ended up here.He'll also settle the question on which Ivan Ivanov is actually hisfather.The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly sponsored byFlipswrestling. Share your attitude and #BEHEARD at Flipswrestling.com.SUBSCRIBE TO SHORT TIMEiTunes | Stitcher | Spreaker | iHeartRadio | TuneIn | SoundCloud | Google Play Music | iOS App | Android App | RSSJOIN THE TEAMAnd if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of theshows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become aTEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for thedifferent levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content-- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, considerbecoming a team member. You'll get some cool stuff too.8 Habits of Highly Successful FormerWrestlersAs wrestlers, we all know the value of the lessons we learn on themat. Have you ever wondered what it is that makes certain formerwrestlers go on to massive success in business and life? JimHarshaw, host of the Wrestling with Success podcast, hasinterviewed CEO's, entrepreneurs, military leaders and others--allformer wrestlers-- and has identified the eight core habits of someof the most successful people on the planet who were alsowrestlers. Download his free report, "The 8 Habits of HighlySuccessful Former Wrestlers" and begin using the lessons you learnin wrestling to reach the top. To download your free copy todayvisit mattalkonline.com/habitsGET DAILY WRESTLING NEWS!You like wrestling news, right? Of course you do. Did you know youcan sign up for FREE to subscribe to the Mat Talk Online DAILY WRESTLING NEWS e-mail newsletterthat's published EVERY morning with the previous day's top newsstories from outlets all around the globe. It's free and it's agreat way to start your wrestling day.Almanac Time!Get the Cadet & Junior Nationals All-American Almanac, a219-page digital download. It's available now and if you use thepromo code "JB" you'll save $5 off the cover price. It's got everyAll-American EVER in Fargo (and the locations that were beforeFargo) and every breakdown by year and state. Oh, you know this guywho says he placed at Juniors? Fact check him orher quickly by buying one now!And if you haven't already, leave arating and a review on iTunes.Looking to start a podcast of your own?Get a free monthwith Libsyn by using the promo code MTO when you sign up.You'll get the remainder of the month from when you sign up as wellas the next month free. It'll be enough time to kick the tires andlights some fires.Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at https://www.mattalkonline.com/news Links to FollowJoin the Discord: https://www.mattalkonline.com/discordDaily Wrestling Newsletter: https://www.mattalkonline.com/newsContribute: https://www.mattalkonline.com/contributePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound Quick Subscribe: https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime