About this episode
2x NCAA Champion and 2021 Olympic Hopeful Zahid Valencia and I had a great chat today about his wrestling career and the successes and failures he's had and endured. We also talk about the current suspension and his plans for the future in the sport among a plethora of other topics! We Cover: 1. Wrestling Background 2. Young Lessons 3. High School Career 4. The Lone High School Loss 5. Overcoming Losses 6. Young Training 7. Heading to ASU 8. Reflecting on College Career 9. Rivalry with Mark Hall 10. Not Burning Out 11. The Suspension 12. How He’s Feeling 13. Sticking around Tempe/Sunkist Kids 14. Signing with Terra Grappl’r 15. Getting Back on The Mat If you enjoy this episode, let me know! And, be sure to SUBSCRIBE to the podcast and go through the archives to hear more great stories. If you want to support the podcast, be sure to leave a 5-star rating & review on Apple Podcasts and shop some apparel on BASCHAMANIA.com! For all partnership and sponsorship inquiries, email info@baschamania.com.