Weighin in With Worm S4 Episode 4: Brett Haas, Dubuque Hempstead Head Coach

<p>Dubuque Hempstead Head Coach Brett Haas is back on Weighin’ In with Worm as the Mustangs get ready to hit the mat for another season.</p><p>Heading into his fourth year at the helm, Haas and Hempstead are coming off a season that saw four wrestlers reach the state podium, and this year’s team brings back a solid core of experienced wrestlers along with some young talent ready to make their mark.</p><p>Worm and Brett break down the upcoming season, the wrestlers to keep an eye on, the identity of this year’s Hempstead team, and what it takes to continue building a high school wrestling program.</p><p>The guys also dive into one of the biggest changes in Iowa wrestling this season — the decision to allow eighth graders to compete at the varsity level. Brett gives his perspective on the rule, the opportunities it creates, the challenges it presents, and what it means for the future of Iowa high school wrestling.</p><p>And because Brett has been on the show before, Worm puts him in the hot seat with questions about coaching, parents, wrestling advice, pet peeves, program building, and whether wrestler Brett Haas would have actually liked Coach Brett Haas.</p><p>It’s a wide-ranging conversation about Hempstead wrestling, coaching, development, and the ever-changing landscape of Iowa high school wrestling.</p>