For the past 20-something years that I’ve covered the world of college wrestling, one system has always been extremely unique and interesting to me, the California Community College Athletic Association. Now branded as the 3C2A, the organization has sponsored a men’s wrestling collegiate championship since 1959. In 1982, the strangest thing about the league came into being - it became a fall sport. So for over 40 years, the first wrestling to kick off each season isn’t the NWCA All-Star Classic or an open somewhere in Michigan, it’s in September in California.<br /> <br />So what and who is actually competing out there? I went to find out, seeing some familiar faces along the way to tell some stories about what the athletes and coaches get out of competing in wrestling’s fall season.<br /> <br />On this episode, you’ll hear from: <br />7:40 - John Sachs from <a href="http://Tech-Fall.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tech-Fall.com</a><br />10:50 - Mt. San Antonio head coach David Rivera<br />13:00 - Fresno City College head coach Paul Keysaw<br />16:00 - Palomar College head coach Timmy Box<br />20:45 - Lassen College head coach Lonnie Nalls<br />25:30 - Mt. San Antonio assistant coach Chris Mecate<br />32:20 - Cal Poly Humboldt (D2) assistant coach Jim Zalesky<br />35:30 - Cuesta College head coach Joe Dansby<br />41:20 - Sacramento City College head coach Marques Gales <br /><br />Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/news</a><br /> <br /><b>Links to Follow</b><br />Join the Discord: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord</a><br />Daily Wrestling Newsletter: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/news</a><br />Contribute: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute</a><br />Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline</a> <br /><br />The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound</a><br /> <br />Quick Subscribe: <a href="https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime</a> <br />Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 782 –Recorded December 13-14, 2024

Short Time Wrestling Podcast

Jason Bryant, Mat Talk Podcast Network

Exploring the world of California Community College wrestling at the 3C2A Championships

DEC 19, 202449 MIN
Short Time Wrestling Podcast

Exploring the world of California Community College wrestling at the 3C2A Championships

DEC 19, 202449 MIN

Description

For the past 20-something years that I’ve covered the world of college wrestling, one system has always been extremely unique and interesting to me, the California Community College Athletic Association. Now branded as the 3C2A, the organization has sponsored a men’s wrestling collegiate championship since 1959. In 1982, the strangest thing about the league came into being - it became a fall sport. So for over 40 years, the first wrestling to kick off each season isn’t the NWCA All-Star Classic or an open somewhere in Michigan, it’s in September in California.<br /> <br />So what and who is actually competing out there? I went to find out, seeing some familiar faces along the way to tell some stories about what the athletes and coaches get out of competing in wrestling’s fall season.<br /> <br />On this episode, you’ll hear from: <br />7:40 - John Sachs from <a href="http://Tech-Fall.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tech-Fall.com</a><br />10:50 - Mt. San Antonio head coach David Rivera<br />13:00 - Fresno City College head coach Paul Keysaw<br />16:00 - Palomar College head coach Timmy Box<br />20:45 - Lassen College head coach Lonnie Nalls<br />25:30 - Mt. San Antonio assistant coach Chris Mecate<br />32:20 - Cal Poly Humboldt (D2) assistant coach Jim Zalesky<br />35:30 - Cuesta College head coach Joe Dansby<br />41:20 - Sacramento City College head coach Marques Gales <br /><br />Want an ad-free version of the show AND the best in wrestling news from around the world? Sign up for the Daily Wrestling Newsletter presented by Resilite on Substack at <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/news</a><br /> <br /><b>Links to Follow</b><br />Join the Discord: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/discord</a><br />Daily Wrestling Newsletter: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/news" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/news</a><br />Contribute: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/contribute</a><br />Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.patreon.com/mattalkonline</a> <br /><br />The Short Time Time Wrestling Podcast is proudly supported by Compound Sportswear: <a href="https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mattalkonline.com/compound</a><br /> <br />Quick Subscribe: <a href="https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.Podfollow.com/shorttime</a> <br />Short Time Wrestling Podcast: Episode 782 –Recorded December 13-14, 2024