Kansas Wrestling Coaches Association

Episode 137: Braden Ledford - Senior College Wrestler of the Year (NAIA - Mens)

Braden Ledford followed up an outstanding high school career at Winfield by earning All-American status at the NAIA nationals last spring competing for Friends University

Episode 136: Adam Kadavy - Media of the Year

Western Kansas News Sports Director, Adam Kadavy of Scott City was named KWCA Media of the Year for 2026. His focus is on Scott City, but he also recognizes athletes in t

Episode 135: Kiley Dillow - 4A Wrestler of the Year and Tricia Saunders Award Winner for KS

Meet Kiley Dillow. The Chanute High School grad was named KWCA 4A Senior Wrestler of the Year in addition to the Tricia Saunders Award for Kansas. She was named one of on

Episode 134: 2025 Hall of Fame induction speeches

Meet the 2025 KWCA Hall of Fame class 1:00 - Billy Johnson. Intro by Shane Miller 25:30 - Bill Ross. Intro by Kelly Heinecker 56:45 - Jacob Klein. Intro by Bubba Wright

Episode 132: Hartwell Taylor - KWCA College Senior Wrestler of the Year for NAIA

Meet Hartwell Taylor, 2025 College Senior Wrestler of the Year for NAIA. Taylor made history in 2024 by wining the NAIA national title, becoming the first from the Univer

Episode 131: Brian Malm - 321A Administrator of the Year

After a long career as a teacher and coach, Brian Malm moved on to administration. He continues to use his coaching skills in his new role and has been named KWCA 321A Ad

Episode 127: Sara Lake - 2025 KWCA College Senior Wrestler of the Year

Sara Lake of Piper High School was among the first state champions in Kansas history after KSHSAA sanctioned girls wrestling. She went on to become a three-time All-Ameri

Episode 129: Ross Taplin - USAWKS District 3 Youth Coach of the Year

From success as an athlete at the high school and college levels to running one of the most successful clubs in the state, Ross Taplin's efforts have paid off. 

Episode 130: Paul Lappin - KWCA 6A Coach of the Year for both boys and girls

Paul Lappin completed his first year as head coach at Garden City in 2025, but came in with a wealth of experience. He has the Buffalos on the track he helped build and m

Episode 123: Nathan Broeckelman - KWCA President

Nathan Broeckelman is finishing out his term as KWCA president. The Barton County Community College head coach jumps on to fill us in on what to expect from this year's c

Episode 126: Dylan Eck - 2025 KWCA Official of the Year

Dylan Eck is one of the most visible and most respected officials on the circuit today. The KWCA has recognized his efforts with the 2025 Official of the Year award. 

Episode 128: Leiannah Landreth - Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award winner for Kansas

Leiannah Landreth, winner of the Tricia Saunders High School Excellence Award for Kansas, put together an outstanding high school career that included four top-three fini

Episode 124: Jacob Klein - 2025 KWCA Hall of Fame inductee

Jacob Klein won three state titles while representing Kapaun Mt. Carmel before earning two All-American honors at the University of Nebraska. Hear from Jacob, his high sc

Episode 122: Neil Erisman - Headliner for 2025 KWCA Fritz Knorr Fall Clinic

From its humble beginnings, Neil Erisman has developed the University of Arkansas at Little Rock program into a winner. The Kansas native will be back on his home soil to

Episode 121: Bill Ross - 2025 KWCA Hall of Fame inductee

Bill Ross helped Derby to state titles in 2019 and 2023. His twenty-eight year career also included time as head coach at Sebetha. Hall of Famers Wayne Jackson, Gary 'Pud

Episode 120: Jason Puderbaugh - 2025 Coach of the Year for 5A Boys

Jason Puderbaugh has the Basehor-Linwood program headed in the right direction. The Bobcats are coming off a third-place finish at state and have all of their state point

Episode 125: Wyatt Hendrickson - 2025 KWCA Senior Wrestler of the Year for NCAA DI

Newton's Wyatt Hendrickson shocked the wrestling world when he defeated Olympic Champion, Gable Steveson at the 2025 NCAA championships. Hear from Wyatt and a few of his

Episode 119: Bill Johnson - 2025 KWCA Hall of Fame inductee

Hall of Fame inductee, Bill Johnson, accumulated eleven state championships while coaching at Norton. Prior to his coaching career, he was a four-time All-American and 19

Episode 118: Taye Wilson - 2025 KWCA 4A Boys WOY and Dave Schultz Award Winner

Wilson was named 4A boys senior Wrestler of the Year as well as the Dave Schultz award winner for Kansas. The three-time state champion is currently enrolled at the Unive

Episode 117: 2024 KWCA Fritz Knorr Fall Clinic - Hall of Fame Speeches

We’ve come to the end of another successful KWCA Fritz Knorr Fall Clinic weekend capped off with the Hall of Fame banquet. What follows is the hall of fame speeches emcee