066: Geoffrey Wade

Winning matches is important. Building great people is even more important.

In this episode of New Jersey Mat Chat, Palmyra head wrestling coach Geoff Wade shares his philosophy on coaching, athlete development, and why creating the right culture matters far more than chasing trophies.

As the owner of Outlaw Performance & Recovery, Geoff has worked with everyone from youth athletes to professional competitors, helping them improve performance, prevent injuries, and extend their careers through strength training and recovery.

In this episode, we discuss:

🤼 Growing up in one of South Jersey's wrestling families

🏆 Lessons learned from legendary coach Bill Lucas

💪 Building the Palmyra wrestling program from the ground up

🧠 Why wrestling should prepare kids for life—not just competition

🥋 How jiu-jitsu changed his approach to coaching

🏋️ Why today's athletes aren't recovering enough

⚡ The benefits of fascial stretch therapy and strength training

👨‍👩‍👦 The biggest mistakes parents make in youth sports