Airey Bros.'s Radio

Airey Bros Radio is the #1 podcast for Wrestling, Cross Country & Track & Field athletes chasing opportunities at the HS, NAIA, JUCO, NCAA DII, DIII & D1 levels. Hosted by brothers Rich & Jimi Airey, we do the legwork so you don’t have to. Our mission: spotlight programs, coaches & stories overlooked by the mainstream. From high school dynasties to national championship programs, we bring you recruiting insights, culture deep-dives, underdog journeys & the knowledge we wish we had growing up. 🎧 Weekly live shows & highlights | 🔗 IG @aireybrosradio | Spotify & Apple Podcasts – Airey Bros Radio

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  Episode #476

  ABR 476 | Sean McCafferty — Building the CBA Cross Country Dynasty | NXN, Training & NJ XC

  Sep 1, 20261h 20m

  Christian Brothers Academy Head Cross Country Coach Sean McCafferty joins Airey Bros Radio for a deep dive into one of the most storied high school cross country programs in America. Coming off a historic 2025 season, McCafferty was named the Joe Newton Coach of the Year after leading CBA to 3rd place at Nike Cross Nationals (NXN) with a New Jersey-record 15:54 team average. Under his leadership, the Colts have won seven Meet of Champions titles, six Nike Northeast Regional titles and qualified for NXN eight consecutive times. Sean takes us back to his roots in New Jersey distance running, growing up in a running family, his own career at Princeton, becoming a teacher and coach, and eventually taking over the legendary CBA Cross Country program from Tom Heath. We get deep into what has allowed CBA to remain one of the premier high school distance programs in the country: evolving training philosophies, slowing down easy days, threshold training, heart-rate data, lactate testing, building athlete confidence, developing team culture and teaching runners to care about one another. Coach McCafferty also breaks down the modern college recruiting landscape and why the best opportunity for a high school runner isn't always NCAA Division I. We discuss D1, D2 and D3 recruiting, Ivy League academics, social media and Strava, the pressure of coaching a national powerhouse, CBA alumni culture, Nike Cross Nationals and what the next generation of Colts looks like heading into the 2026 cross country season.If you're a high school cross country runner, distance coach, parent, college recruit or fan of New Jersey running, this one is loaded. ️ TOPICS INCLUDE: Sean McCafferty's running & coaching origin story Running at Princeton & the Ivy League experience Christian Brothers Academy Cross Country Taking over CBA from legendary coach Tom Heath The pressure of maintaining a national powerhouse ‍♂️ New Jersey high school cross country College recruiting: D1 vs. D2 vs. D3 Strava, MileSplit & social media in modern recruiting Lactate testing, heart rate & threshold training Why CBA slowed down to get faster Building belief, leadership & team culture Meet of Champions & Nike Northeast Regionals Nike Cross Nationals / NXN CBA's historic 2025 season & 3rd-place NXN finish The next generation of CBA distance runners ☕ The ABR Final Four ━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━ FOLLOW & SUPPORT AIREY BROS RADIO YouTube — @AireyBros https://www.youtube.com/@Aireybros Instagram — @aireybrosradio https://www.instagram.com/aireybrosradio/ Spotify — Search Airey Bros Radio Apple Podcasts — Search Airey Bros Radio ‍♂️ BLACK SHEEP ENDURANCE Ultra Marathon & Endurance Coaching https://www.blacksheependurance.com/ ☕ BUY THE BROS A COFFEE https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros

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  Episode #475

  ABR 475: Jason Russell | Thomas More Wrestling, NCAA DII, Recruiting & the Transfer Portal

  Aug 24, 20261 hour

  Thomas More University Head Wrestling Coach Jason Russell joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 475! Coach Russell is entering his 10th season leading the Saints and has guided Thomas More Wrestling through one of the more unique journeys in college wrestling — from NCAA Division III to the NAIA and ultimately into NCAA Division II and the G-MAC. In this episode, Coach Russell takes us through his wrestling origin story, his path into college coaching, building Thomas More into a nationally competitive program, and the challenges and opportunities that came with transitioning between divisions. We get into NCAA Division II wrestling, college wrestling recruiting, the transfer portal, high school wrestler development, Ohio and Kentucky wrestling, scholarships, program culture, U23 competition, the Midlands Championships, and what Thomas More looks for in future Saints. Coach Russell also explains why recruiting isn't just about state titles and rankings. His philosophy centers around finding athletes who genuinely love wrestling, want to compete, and want to develop. We also discuss the modern transfer portal and why Coach Russell believes elite college wrestling programs need a combination of high-level high school recruits, developmental athletes, and selective transfer additions. Coach Jason Russell / Thomas More Highlights Entering his 10th season as Head Wrestling Coach at Thomas More University 2022 Mid-South Conference Coach of the Year Led Thomas More to a program-best 7th-place finish at the 2023 NAIA National Tournament Helped develop conference champions, national qualifiers, All-Americans and Scholar All-Americans Guided Thomas More through its transition into NCAA Division II and the G-MAC Building the next chapter of Thomas More Wrestling YouTube: Airey Bros Radio Instagram: @aireybrosradio This episode is fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching. Looking for ultra marathon, endurance or nutrition coaching? Black Sheep Endurance https://www.blacksheependurance.com/ ☕ Support Airey Bros Radio: https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros ⏱️ EPISODE 475 SHOW NOTES / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Airey Bros Radio mission & helping student-athletes find college opportunities 01:18 — HOWDY & ALOHA! Episode 475 begins 01:41 — Airey Bros Radio, Black Sheep Endurance & supporting the show 02:12 — Introducing Thomas More Head Wrestling Coach Jason Russell 03:21 — Coach Russell's wrestling origin story 05:03 — How cross country helped Russell's wrestling 08:00 — Growing up in Ohio & Northern Kentucky 09:49 — When Russell knew he wanted to become a college coach 12:27 — Wisconsin-Whitewater & the road to Thomas More 14:26 — Recruiting differences: NCAA DIII vs. NAIA vs. NCAA DII 16:40 — Thomas More begins its athletic transition 17:49 — NCAA DIII → NAIA → NCAA Division II 18:57 — Competing in the NCWA & opportunities in college wrestling 20:42 — Building Thomas More into a Top-10 NAIA program 21:03 — The "gut punch" of another divisional transition 23:14 — Competing in NCAA Division II 24:01 — Why Thomas More's seniors stayed through the transition 25:03 — National champions, All-Americans & a third-place team finish 26:29 — Why recruits should look at Thomas More University 27:12 — Majors, Cincinnati & the Thomas More experience 27:36 — Required internships & preparing athletes for careers 30:48 — Why career preparation matters for student-athletes 32:03 — Recruiting Ohio, Kentucky and beyond 33:09 — Kentucky high school wrestling hotbeds 33:42 — Northern Kentucky wrestling & community development 34:26 — Recruiting battles across Kentucky 36:23 — 2026-27 recruiting class & summer development 37:44 — U23s, opens & opportunities beyond NCAA DII 38:07 — Competing at the Midlands Championships 38:45 — Scheduling opponents across college wrestling divisions 40:10 — Ohio vs. Kentucky wrestling 40:37 — Why Kentucky wrestling is on the rise 41:22 — What Jason Russell REALLY looks for in recruits 42:22 — Championships, friendships & the college experience 45:29 — The changing landscape of college wrestling 45:54 — High school recruiting vs. the NCAA transfer portal 46:19 — How Russell believes elite rosters should be built 46:49 — Why recruiting never stops once an athlete gets to campus 47:41 — Kentucky's one-division state wrestling tournament 48:26 — THE FINAL FOUR 48:34 — Coffee or energy drinks? 49:20 — Coach Russell's energy drink stories 50:51 — Daily habits & staying motivated as a coach 51:58 — Inspiration & finding motivation outside wrestling 53:20 — Podcasts, coaching education & What Drives Winning 54:19 — Who controls the music in the Thomas More wrestling room? 55:22 — Coach Russell's guilty pleasure 55:55 — Family ancestry & tracing his roots 57:55 — Will Coach Russell's son become a wrestler? 58:39 — Closing thoughts & what's ahead for Thomas More Wrestling

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  Episode #474

  ABR 474: Dax Charles | CSU Pueblo Wrestling, NCAA DII Recruiting & Building Champions

  Aug 19, 20261 hour

  Coach Dax Charles, Head Wrestling Coach at Colorado State University Pueblo, joins Airey Bros Radio for Episode 474! Entering his 18th season leading CSU Pueblo Wrestling, Coach Charles has spent decades building, rebuilding, and carrying forward the tradition of ThunderWolves wrestling. A former NCAA Division II National Champion, three-time All-American and NCAA Division II Wrestling Hall of Famer, Charles has coached national champions, national finalists, All-Americans, national qualifiers and RMAC champions during his career. In this episode, Coach Charles breaks down what he looks for when recruiting NCAA Division II wrestlers, why relationships and character matter more than recruiting services, and the four standards every wrestler in his program is expected to live by: go to class, come to practice, stay out of trouble and win. We also dive into Coach Charles' journey from Louisiana football player to national champion wrestler, training around elite wrestlers and judo athletes, the benefits of being a multi-sport athlete, and how his coaching philosophy has evolved from the old-school grind toward smarter training designed to peak athletes for the postseason. Coach Charles also tells the story of returning to CSU Pueblo to rebuild the wrestling program, carrying on the legacy of legendary coach Doug Moses, developing young men beyond wrestling, and why he believes Division II athletics can give student-athletes something they can carry for the rest of their lives. Plus, we look ahead to the 2026–27 CSU Pueblo Wrestling season, including returning national qualifiers, young talent to watch and why Coach Charles believes the ThunderWolves are positioned to make a jump in the RMAC. Whether you're a high school wrestler, college recruit, parent, coach or NCAA wrestling fan, this conversation is packed with insight on recruiting, development, discipline, leadership and building a championship culture. Topics include: NCAA Division II Wrestling • CSU Pueblo Wrestling • RMAC Wrestling • College Wrestling Recruiting • Wrestling Scholarships • Multi-Sport Athletes • Coaching Philosophy • Championship Culture • Doug Moses • Colorado Wrestling • Student-Athlete Development • NCAA Wrestling FOLLOW & SUPPORT AIREY BROS RADIO YouTube: @AireyBros Instagram: @aireybrosradio Listen on Spotify & Apple Podcasts ‍♂️ Black Sheep Endurance Coaching Black Sheep Endurance ☕ Support Airey Bros Radio Buy Me a Coffee — Airey Bros SHOW NOTES / TIMESTAMPS 00:00 — Airey Bros mission & helping student-athletes discover college opportunities 01:48 — HOWDY & ALOHA! Episode 474 begins 02:39 — Introducing CSU Pueblo Head Wrestling Coach Dax Charles 04:16 — Coach Charles' 36-year connection to CSU Pueblo 04:41 — Recruiting wrestlers to CSU Pueblo 06:02 — Why Coach Charles responds to every recruiting questionnaire 06:49 — Recruiting advice: narrow your search to 3–5 schools and build relationships 07:04 — Division II wrestling, NIL & what Coach Charles wants from recruits 07:36 — The four things wrestlers can earn at CSU Pueblo 08:49 — The long-term value of NCAA Division II athletics 10:28 — Jimi's personal recruiting connection with Coach Charles 11:53 — Dax Charles' wrestling origin story 13:22 — Why he chose wrestling over college football 15:23 — Competing against Iowa & training around elite wrestlers 16:08 — Judo, combat sports & training near the Olympic Training Center 18:01 — Why Coach Charles believes in multi-sport athletes 20:00 — The problem with specializing too early 21:30 — Are young wrestlers reaching their potential too early? 23:03 — How Coach Charles' training philosophy has evolved 24:00 — Midwest Classic, RMAC competition & peaking for Nationals 24:58 — Recruiting outside Colorado & what he wants from East Coast wrestlers 27:07 — "Show me, don't tell me" — proving yourself in the wrestling room 27:27 — Balancing wrestling with Colorado's outdoor lifestyle 29:07 — Building a balanced roster through high school, JUCO & transfer recruiting 30:07 — Why today's high school wrestlers are ready for college competition 31:38 — How Dax Charles became a college wrestling coach 33:10 — CSU Pueblo drops wrestling — and the road to bringing it back 34:05 — Taking a pay cut to return and carry on the program's tradition 35:39 — University of Southern Colorado → CSU Pueblo 36:48 — Doug Moses' influence on Dax Charles 38:30 — Coaching his brother & establishing "dominance" 41:00 — Treating wrestlers like family 42:18 — Coach Charles' four non-negotiable program rules 44:03 — Preparing for the 2026–27 wrestling season 44:39 — Summer training & athlete accountability 45:37 — Recruiting relationships & perceptions of Pueblo 47:54 — How CSU Pueblo's campus and facilities have evolved 49:02 — Character vs. talent when evaluating recruits 52:03 — What people should know about CSU Pueblo Wrestling 53:06 — Returning wrestlers & names to watch in 2026–27 54:42 — Why Coach Charles expects CSU Pueblo to make a jump this season 54:58 — RMAC rivalries & competing against fellow Division II coaches 58:13 — The Airey Bros Final Four 58:42 — Coach Charles' daily 7 A.M. weightlifting routine 59:00 — Stargate & Coach Charles' love of sci-fi 59:18 — Pueblo green chile & Coach's guilty pleasure

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  Episode #473

  ABR 473 | Dylan Anderson – Florida Tech Cross Country & Track | Building a DII Contender

  Aug 12, 202648 min

  Florida Tech Head Cross Country & Track & Field Coach Dylan Anderson returns to Airey Bros Radio for Episode 473 following his appointment as the new leader of the Panthers program. Coach Anderson joins the Bros to talk about his move from the University of Evansville back home to Florida, taking over Florida Tech Cross Country & Track & Field, and his vision for building a championship-level NCAA Division II program in the Sunshine State Conference. We dive into recruiting at one of the nation's premier STEM-focused universities, Florida's deep high school running talent pool, international recruiting, the transfer portal, individualized training, building team culture, and creating a Division I-level experience within a Division II program. Coach Anderson also discusses balancing demanding majors like engineering and aviation with college athletics, Florida Tech's connections to the Space Coast, NASA, SpaceX and other major employers, plus his plans to reconnect the Panthers with the Melbourne running community. And, of course, we finish with the Airey Bros Final Four — coffee, daily practices, what Coach Anderson is reading, and his new Florida guilty pleasure: a Pub Sub on the beach. ️ Airey Bros Radio – Episode 473 Available now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major podcast platforms. FOLLOW & SUPPORT AIREY BROS RADIO YouTube: @AireyBros Instagram: @aireybrosradio ‍♂️ Black Sheep Endurance Coaching https://www.blacksheependurance.com/ ☕ Support Airey Bros Radio – Buy Us a Coffee https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros

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  Episode #472

  ABR 472 | Danny Zarzutzki | Building Georgia Southwestern Cross Country | NCAA DII Recruiting, Scholarships & Team Culture

  Aug 5, 20261h 16m

  Coach Danny Zarzutzki, Head Cross Country Coach at Georgia Southwestern State University (GSW), joins Airey Bros Radio to discuss building an NCAA Division II cross country program from the ground up, recruiting student-athletes, developing championship culture, and why GSW is one of the best values in Division II athletics. Coach Zarzutzki shares his unique coaching journey, transitioning from basketball to cross country, growing a new program, recruiting high school runners, creating an unforgettable student-athlete experience, and helping athletes succeed in the classroom, on the course, and in the community. Whether you're a high school runner, cross country coach, parent, recruiter, or student-athlete exploring NCAA Division II opportunities, this episode provides valuable insight into college recruiting, scholarships, academics, and what it takes to build a successful collegiate cross country program. Topics Covered Georgia Southwestern State University Cross Country NCAA Division II Cross Country Recruiting College Running Recruiting Tips Building a Cross Country Program Student-Athlete Development NCAA Transfer Portal Team Culture & Leadership Scholarships & Financial Aid Hope Scholarship Community Engagement Academic Success Nursing & Business Programs Coaching Philosophy Cross Country Training Recruiting High School Runners Listen & Follow Airey Bros Radio ▶ YouTube Apple Podcasts Spotify Instagram Black Sheep Endurance Coaching ☕ Support the Show Thank you for supporting independent conversations that shine a spotlight on NCAA Division II, Division III, NAIA, Junior College, and the coaches and student-athletes helping grow collegiate distance running and wrestling.

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