Episode 18: Top Wrestling Questions Answered + Viola Pianetto's Zero to State Finalist (Elmhurst University)

New episode every other Wednesday in the off-seasn and weekly episodes during Folkstyle season! In this episode the hosts answer common parent questions about girls starting wrestling—what equipment is needed, safety concerns, how to find a club, what practices and tournaments look like, and how parents can best support their athletes. Then they interview Viola Pianetto, a 2025 state finalist and current college freshman, who shares her rapid rise from starting in junior year to competing in college, her training routine, recruiting and decommitting experience, and tips for girls who want to wrestle in college. Our guest is Viola Pianetto: 2025 IHSA State finalist, IHSA 2x state qualifier, 2x Fargo qualifier, 2025 Illinois Indiana dual team -------------------------------------- New episode every Wednesday (this is a plan)! ---------- We are a baby podcast with a huge mission, and we would love your help - share the success of Girls' wrestling in the State of Illinois. If you like what you see, leave us a review (we heard that it really helps),  subscribe,  and share our podcast with other wrestling families ---------- Want to be our guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3CAjj1b6XcrgJA1v7. We are looking for insights from club and team coaches, expertise from industry experts, and inspiring stories from girls-wrestlers. You can also email us at [email protected] ---------- Looking for a club to join? Start your search at https://www.ikwf.org/clubs Ready to learn more about USA Wrestling? https://www.themat.com/ Join the discussion in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17hayuBGgw/ Follow us on Instagram and TikTok See girls wrestling grow Flow Wrestling 2024-25 commitment list    Flow Wrestling 2025-26 commitment list --------------------------------------------