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Ep. 164 - James Green
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- Apr 1, 2026
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Summary
On episode #164 of the Athletor Podcast, James Green joins the show to talk about his return to competition, life after injury, and what fuels his decision to keep wrestling at the highest level. As Assistant Coach at Nebraska and an active athlete, James opens up about balancing coaching responsibilities with his own training cycle, how his body has responded after hip surgery, and why he is still motivated to compete. He shares what this second chapter in his wrestling career means to him and why he is taking it one year at a time. The conversation also dives into the technical side of the sport, with James offering sharp insight into freestyle trends, par terre scoring, edge wrestling, and how the international game continues to evolve. From strategy and data-driven decision-making to the day-to-day realities of coaching in one of the nation’s top rooms, this episode gives listeners a thoughtful look into the mind of one of wrestling’s most respected competitors and coaches.