# Ep. 149 - Chris Chionuma

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Podcast: [Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/athletor-podcast-with-mike-mal-6041450)
Published: 2025-12-17T15:39:21+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/athletor/episodes/Ep--149---Chris-Chionuma-e3cg69s
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Duration seconds: 3225

## Resource

Episode 149 of the Athletor Podcast features a conversation with Chris Chionuma, Associate Head Coach at Cal Poly. Chris shares insight into his coaching journey, the standards inside the Cal Poly wrestling room, and how he approaches athlete development at the Division I level. He speaks on building trust, staying consistent as a coach, and setting clear expectations for growth on and off the mat. The episode also dives into leadership, program culture, and what matters most when preparing athletes for long-term success. Chris explains how daily habits, accountability, and communication shape competitive teams and resilient wrestlers. This episode gives coaches, athletes, and parents a clear look at how strong programs think and operate behind the scenes.

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