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NCAA Wrestling & Faith-Based Leadership with Coach Derek Moore

In this episode of A.B.R. Live, we sit down with California Baptist University Head Wrestling Coach Derek Moore ๐Ÿ†๐Ÿ”ฅ to dive deep into the CBU wrestling program, coaching philosophy, and the unique intersection of faith and athletics.Coach Moore, a former NCAA champion and Olympic Trials competitor, shares his journey from walk-on to national champion, his experience transitioning CBU to Division I wrestling and the Big 12 Conference, and how faith plays a central role in developing elite wrestlers and strong young men.๐Ÿ“ข

Topics Covered in this episode:
โœ… Coach Mooreโ€™s Journey: From underdog to NCAA Champion & Olympic hopeful
โœ… CBU Wrestlingโ€™s Big 12 Transition: Overcoming a 4-year sit-out period & building a D1 powerhouse
โœ… Faith & Wrestling: How CBUโ€™s unique approach shapes student-athletes for life
โœ… Recruiting the Right Athletes: Finding the โ€˜Diamonds in the Roughโ€™
โœ… Toughness & Mentality: Learning to embrace failure & rise above adversity
โœ… CBUโ€™s Rising Stars: Who to watch in the Big 12 and NCAA Championships
๐ŸŽ™๏ธ This episode is a must-listen for wrestling fans, student-athletes, parents, and anyone interested in the blend of elite sports and personal development!
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Show Notes & Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Welcome to A.B.R. Live
2:00 - Meet Coach Derek Moore: NCAA Champ, Olympic Trials Competitor & Head Coach at CBU
6:30 - Coach Mooreโ€™s Journey: From Underdog to NCAA Champion
12:00 - The Transition to Coaching & Building CBUโ€™s D1 Program
17:45 - Recruiting Philosophy: Finding the Right Wrestlers for CBU
22:30 - Faith & Wrestling: How CBU Integrates Faith Into Athletics
28:15 - Mental Toughness & Handling Adversity in Wrestling
35:00 - CBUโ€™s Big 12 Journey & Competing Against Powerhouse Programs
42:20 - How Fans Can Help Grow College Wrestling: The Importance of Attending Duals
50:00 - CBUโ€™s Standout Wrestlers & Postseason Expectations
54:00 - Coach Mooreโ€™s Daily Routine & Leadership Style
58:30 - Final Thoughts & Where to Follow CBU Wrestling
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