Brent Metcalf - Heart On The Line :: Ep 20 The Full Tilt Podcast

Brent Metcalf joins the Full Tilt Podcast for a deep dive into one of wrestling’s most respected minds. He walks through the legendary Davidson, Michigan room with Roy Hall, his undefeated high school career and Fargo dominance, the Virginia Tech-to-Iowa transfer storm, Carver-Hawkeye showdowns, wild overseas trips to Russia, Dagestan, and Iran, and why he believes in “chasing losing” to become the best. Metcalf also breaks down his relationship with Jordan Burroughs, what he’s learned from Kevin Dresser, coaching David Carr, and his vision for turning Iowa State into a world-level factory.

Timed Highlights:

00:49 New Cyclone head coach Brent Metcalf joins the show

02:12 How a public school in Michigan built three NCAA champs

06:37 Seventh grader in high school practice and free open rooms

09:11 Six Fargo titles, chasing tough brackets, and never protecting a record

15:24 Big Ten battles with Dustin Schlater

16:04 Following Tom Brands, Virginia Tech days, and transfer controversy

19:12 Losing a year, going overseas, and realizing he could beat world champs

22:31 Why getting beat can be the best thing for young wrestlers

27:25 Culture and accountability inside the Iowa room

33:18 Training with Borschel, Morningstar, Montell and others