<b>Airey Bros Radio Episode 461 welcomes Oklahoma City University Head Wrestling Coach Justin Ensign following the most successful season in OCU Wrestling history.After leading the Stars to a 3rd-place finish at the 2026 NAIA Wrestling National Championships, Coach Ensign joins us to discuss the journey behind Oklahoma City University's first-ever national team trophy, five All-Americans, conference championships, recruiting, culture, academics, and the future of one of the fastest-rising programs in college wrestling.Coach Ensign shares his wrestling roots in New Jersey, his coaching journey from Wagner College to Central Missouri and ultimately Oklahoma City University, where he has transformed the Stars into a national contender.We also dive into the incredible story of MMA and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu legend Rafael Lovato Jr. joining the roster this season and the impact he had on the team.Whether you're a wrestler, coach, recruit, parent, or fan of college wrestling, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at building a championship-caliber NAIA wrestling program.🔥 In This Episode:• Oklahoma City University's historic 3rd-place finish at the 2026 NAIA Wrestling National Championships<br />• Winning OCU Wrestling's first-ever national team trophy<br />• Building a championship culture and elite team environment<br />• Recruiting Oklahoma's top wrestling talent<br />• Coaching philosophy and athlete development<br />• The importance of academics and student-athlete success<br />• Justin Ensign's journey from New Jersey wrestler to nationally recognized head coach<br />• Wagner College and Central Missouri coaching experiences<br />• What makes Oklahoma City University unique for recruits<br />• Rafael Lovato Jr.'s impact on the OCU Wrestling program<br />• The future of OCU Wrestling and competing with NAIA powers Grand View, Life, and Southeastern<br />02:33 Official Show Introduction<br />03:19 OCU Wrestling's Historic 2026 Season<br />05:10 Recruiting at Oklahoma City University<br />06:15 Pork Roll vs. Taylor Ham Debate<br />07:47 Oklahoma City Food Favorites<br />11:46 Justin Ensign's Wrestling Origin Story<br />17:45 Why Oklahoma City University Was the Right Fit<br />23:37 Breaking Down OCU's Historic NAIA Trophy Run<br />25:45 The Rafael Lovato Jr. Story<br />30:31 Becoming a Top-3 NAIA Wrestling Program<br />31:34 Coaching Rafael Lovato Jr.<br />35:04 Enjoying the Historic Season &amp; Planning Ahead<br />37:03 Recruiting Oklahoma's Best Wrestlers<br />39:23 Wrestling Culture: Oklahoma vs. New Jersey<br />41:44 One-State Champion Debate<br />44:04 Academic Programs at Oklahoma City University<br />47:12 Faith, Campus Life &amp; Student Experience<br />48:33 What Coach Ensign Looks For In Recruits🎙️ Follow Airey Bros RadioYouTube:<br /><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Aireybros" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@Aireybros</a>Instagram:<br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/aireybrosradio/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/aireybrosradio/</a>Spotify:<br /><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/61TKhMCXCfmfZRYb22saFe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/show/61TKhMCXCfmfZRYb22saFe</a>Apple Podcasts:<br /><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/airey-bros-s-radio/id584404045" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/airey-bros-s-radio/id584404045</a>☕ Support the Show:<br /><a href="https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://buymeacoffee.com/aireybros</a>🏃 Fueled by Black Sheep Endurance Coaching<br /><a href="https://www.blacksheependurance.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.blacksheependurance.com/</a>#Wrestling #CollegeWrestling #NAIAWrestling #OCUWrestling #OklahomaCityUniversity #JustinEnsign #RafaelLovatoJr #WrestlingRecruiting #CollegeAthletics #WrestlingCoach #NAIA #AireyBrosRadio #CombatSports #StudentAthlete #WrestlingPodcast</b>