# What Brent Metcalf Told Iowa State's AD About One-Year Transfers | Athletor Podcast Ep 169

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Podcast: [Athletor Podcast with Mike Mal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/athletor-podcast-with-mike-mal-6041450)
Published: 2026-05-06T14:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 3088

## Resource

Iowa State's new head coach Brent Metcalf joins the show just four days into the job. He lays out his vision for building the Cyclone program the right way — no shortcuts, no one-year portal rentals — and reflects on what nine years alongside Kevin Dresser taught him about running a program that lasts. Guest: Brent Metcalf, Head Coach – Iowa State Wrestling. Two-time NCAA champion, four-time U.S. World Team member. Topics: head coaching transition, transfer portal philosophy, beating Iowa after 23 years, teaching feel in wrestling, sports science in training, building team culture 🔗 Championship Fundraising Challenge — Raise $10k in 2 weeks or your money back: athletorlive.com/product/championship-fundraising-challenge

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