Jessica Medina | The Bader Show (Ep. 227)
Aug 31, 2021
Jessica Medina is the current women's developmental coach for USA Wrestling. She is a two-time World teamer, three-time US Open champion, two-time WCWA champion, and 2006 World bronze medalist.
00:00 Intro
05:02 Preparing athletes
08:04 struggles of young women wrestlers
11:32 How did Jessica maintain confidence in a tough environment
14:22 adapting to wrestling
16:20 How have these young wrestlers gotten to this point of success
19:03 The fun in diversity on the teams
21:55 growth of women’s wrestling
22:56 The accelerated program for athletes
24:06 Thoughts on women’s wrestling in America becoming the dominant team
26:05 Building the foundation of women’s wrestling
29:40 Educating men and women on topics of women in wrestling
31:08 Funky Gold Medina
34:50 Questions from Rich
41:27 Closing remarks
