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Send us Fan MailAlex Van Krevelen was recently hired as the next Head Wrestling Coach at Saint John's University. He spent 5 years as the Head Coach of Shakopee, leading the Sabres to 4 State Tournament berths. Prior to that, he was an Assistant Coach at Prior Lake. He's always had the energy - and he's ready for the new opportunity!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailMatt Veroeven won the 285AA State Championship this year. He had one of the most exhilarating State Tournament runs of any wrestler this year, and says all of the hard work was worth it. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailBennett Berge is a 5x MN State Champ, a U20 World Medalist, and a D1 All-American. He's headed down to Oklahoma State to chase a National Title with the Cowboys!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailThis is the final episode of the J Robinson tribute series, and we have three very unique perspectives on the J Robinson era impact, including:- Mary, a former Administrative Assistant at the University of Minnesota- Brett Pfarr, a 2x All-American at the University of Minnesota- Tom Ryan, who is a National Champion Head Coach at Ohio State, and 2x All-American at Iowa in 1991 and 1992Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailIn Part 2 of our J Robinson Tribute Series, we transition from the beginning of the J Rob Era in the late 1980's, to the early 1990's with 1991 National Champion and former U of M Assistant Coach Marty Morgan. We head into the early 2000's and explore the National Championship teams with former Gopher team Captain and Assistant Coach, Joe Russell. 2x NCAA D1 All-American Mack Reiter joins to talk about the Minnesota-Iowa rivalry and J Rob's impact as a coach. We close out with "the voice of wrestling" - Jason Bryant - on J Robinson as a leader, innovator, and promotor of the sport of wrestling. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailThis series is a tribute to J Robinson ("J Rob"), longtime wrestling coach at the University of Minnesota. We open the series with the story of his hiring at the University of Minnesota, his immediate impact on the program, and the stories that underline his legacy. Our guests include:- Brett Rasmussen (2x National Tournament Qualifier)- Dave Dean (NCAA Finalist and 2x All-American)- Jeff Balcom (2x National Tournament Qualifier)Listen back to J's wrestling story with Ryan and the Wrestling Changed My Life Podcast: #93 J Robinson – 3x NCAA Champion Coach | Wrestling Changed My Life PodcastSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan Mail3 seniors from Zumbrota-Mazeppa on their wrestling careers and favorite wrestling memories. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailFollow Alex on Twitter @AlexVandenhout1 or email him at [email protected]!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailNick Thein and Lauren Elsmore are two of the best athletes to come out of Pine Island (and SEMN) in recent years. Nick is an all-state running back, a wrestling state medalist, and a baseball state champion with PI in 2025. Lauren is the first-ever Girls State Champion wrestler for Pine Island and a 4x state finalist in total. Lauren is also a standout softball and soccer player for PI. She will continue her wrestling career next year at the University of Sioux Falls. Two of the best in the business!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailEpisode #100 of JV Takes features Caley Graber, a multi-time MN Girls State Champ, the only girls who has EVER placed in MN Boys Individual State Tournament and is a Fargo Champion amongst other accomplishments. Her path is a unique one and often involved taking the more challenging route. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailAiden Graner is an upcoming Graduate of Plainview-Elgin-Millville and a 5-year starter for the PEM Wrestling team. Aiden qualified for State 3 times, earned 2 medals, and made the State Finals in 2025. But, perhaps, his greatest wrestling accomplishments were bouncing back from the challenges wrestling threw at him. A story on broken jaws, dealing with setbacks and many great memories - thanks for sharing your story, Aiden!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailJam-packed state tournament recap with:(5:14) State Team Recap(20:14) Class A Individuals(24:38) Chatfield State Champion - Jameson Priebe(38:10) Kenyon-Wanamingo 2x State Champion - Liam Sommer(50:03) Class AA Individuals(52:18) Kasson-Mantorville Head Coach - Ryan Hill(1:03:54) Cannon Falls Head Coach - Dudley Flodeen(1:18:42) Class AAA Individuals(1:22:43) Rochester Mayo Head Coach - Art Trimble(1:34:27) Girls IndividualsSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailBrian Wichmann joins the show once again!- Section 1 Standouts from Individual Sections- State Tournament Storylines- A broken camera and a spilled beverageSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailHard-core Section 1 Individuals Preview with a little bit of Team State Tournament talk. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailA full recap with takeaways for the Section 1A, 1AA, and 1AAA Team Tournaments. Geoff Staab and Matt Mauseth both join the show, and Logan repeatedly talks about kissing frogs for some reason. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailThe episode is about exactly what the title says. The best time of year. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailA HARD-CORE preview of the upcoming Section 1 Girls Wrestling Tournament. The FIRST EVER to be hosted at the Mayo Civic Center. Once again, good friend Alex VandenHouten pops in!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailFollow Alex's work at the Post Bulletin and on X @AlexVandenhout1.Also in this episode:- Big upcoming matches- Logan's 7 wrestlers that have stood out latelySupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailKyle is back! This week:- Class A Rankings- Class AA Picture- PI Girls Tournament- Upcoming matchesSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailLogan goes solo for this episode to break down big January happenings and assess the current state of Section 1 wrestling.Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailIn this episode:- A rough stretch for Logan - Bi-State thoughts- Clash recap- Big upcoming events of January- Getting into the best wrestling environments in SEMNSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailAl Chihak on:- How the Clash National Duals comes together- The field of teams for 2025- Random Clash History Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailCoach Messick on:- Building the Rochester Century Program - A hot start to 2025Jordan Sorenson on:- A striding KM team - A tough Section 1AASupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailCoach Matiash joins the show to talk PEM wrestling, the Christmas Tournament, and of course: a stray Bill McDonald mention. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan Mail- Trivia is back. - Wrestling Stories and Section 1AA Wrestling talk with Brian Wichmann. - Does Section 1AAA go through Rochester Century?- Getting ready for Holiday TournamentsSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailAlex VandenHouten of the Post Bulletin joins the show to preview Section 1 and react to early results. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailBack for year three with:- Section Realignment- New State Tournament Format- RankingsSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailChase Steffen is a 2014 graduate of Zumbrota-Mazeppa. He is the current Head Coach for Centennial. Caden Steffen is a 2x Individual State Champ, 2x State Team Champ, 2018 graduate of Zumbrota-Mazeppa, and a 2x D2 All-American. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailMackenzie Armagost is a GMLOS alumni and current wrestler for the University of Sioux Falls! She placed 5th at the MN State Tournament in 2023 in only her 2nd year of wrestling. Learn more about Lion's Hope here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551641531157#Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailSavannah Vold is a Rochester Mayo Alumni and a pioneer for Girl's Wrestling in Minnesota! She currently coaches for Chatfield, MN Elite, and many other places. She was one of (if not the first-ever) female to experience wrestling in SEMN!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailCalvin Ryan is a Goodhue Wrestling Alumni and an ultramarathon runner. He wrestled under Bill Sutter and his wrestling experience now fuels him on very, VERY long runs. More on:- Training for ultra marathons- The physical and mental strain of long, LONG distance running- Being coached by Bill Sutter and Link SteffenSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailRulon Gardner is a multiple-time Olympic Medalist, including his 2000 Olympic Gold Medal that sent shockwaves through the wrestling world. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailRicky Ties is a National Wrestling Hall of Famer. He overcame a visual impairment to achieve great wrestling heights...Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailBlocker and Denstad are longtime studs in the Caledonia/Houston wrestling program. Owen is state finalist, the all-time wins leader at Cal and a current wrestler at Upper Iowa. Isaac is a state medalist, and the jack-of-all trades. He's done officiating, media, and much more. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailOne of my favorite episodes of the Sunday Morning Ride features Travis Wiuff, an Assistant Wrestling Coach for Kasson-Mantorville and an Owatonna Alumni. Travis fought over 100 professional MMA fights and has the stories to prove it. SMR #28 is brought to you by THE BILLS and Ardent Mills in Lake City. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailLogan, Jeff and Derik recap MN/USA State Greco and Freestyle and preview 2025 Northern Plains. Check out https://www.mnusawrestling.org/ for more information. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailRyan Timmerman is the FIRST EVER Head Coach of the Luther Girls Wrestling Team. Ryan is also a St. Olaf All-American, the longtime Head Coach of St Peter, and a St. Peter Alumni. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailJason Bryant is a National Wrestling Hall of Famer and one of the greatest voices in wrestling history. He has announced countless NCAA Championships, World Tournaments, Olympics, and much more. He is the mastermind behind Mat Talk Online and has worked with great wrestling entities like Intermat and USA Wrestling. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailCody Buchanan is the founder of Guerrilla Wrestling Club, a Stewartville High School Graduate, and a self-proclaimed 4x Volunteer Assistant Coach of the Year. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailBrett is a former State Champion for Le Sueur-Henderson and a 2x NCAA All-American for the University of Minnesota. He was a 2017 NCAA D1 Finalist and went on to continue his wrestling career at the senior level. He is one of the most accomplished, homegrown wrestlers in Minnesota. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailNow calling to Section 1: The Spartans of Simley... Plus - GOAT of the Year, bracket buster Brian Wichmann, and the Region 1 Hall of Fame Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailPatrick Kennedy was a 4x State Champion for Kasson-Mantorville and is an All-American for the Iowa Hawkeyes - an absolute stud. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailReed Sommer is a 4x section place-winner, 2x state entrant, and a 2x state finalist. He's got thoughts on his season, the state tournament, and Kenyon-Wanamingo wrestling. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailThe "Black and Yellow" edition of the Sunday Morning Ride feature 5 area seniors from Plainview-Elgin-Millville and Byron. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailThe Mack Reiter of Red Wing is back by popular demand, and so is the D1 bracket challenge! Fill out this form for your chance to win big: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_-A4UtUwl_JP3-gD8uWX2caUH6ApovQxu5T3Sh38CWP5Sbg/viewform?usp=headerSupport the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailSunday Morning Ride #20 features 4 more Section 1 seniors talking all about their careers and the programs that brought them up. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailEpisode #19  of the 2024-2025 season brings us 4 area seniors from the Class of 2025. Thank you to Keith, Eliana, Jacob, and Nade for sharing your stories!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailLogan and Kyle talk about the big controversy, the State Team Tournament, and highlights of the State Individual Tournament. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailIncluding interviews from State Championship Coaches: Jim Jackson, Bill McDonald, and Josh Joriman. Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com

Send us Fan MailLogan and Kyle are highlighting the many stories from Individuals Sections at the Mayo Civic Center and prepping for the State Tournament!Support the showFollow on Twitter & Instagram  @JV_Takes & Website - JVTakes.com