🔥 Building Champions: CBU Head Coach Derek Moore on Faith, Wrestling, and Developing Leaders 🔥
NCAA Wrestling & Faith-Based Leadership with Coach Derek Moore
In this episode of A.B.R. Live, we sit down with California Baptist University Head Wrestling Coach Derek Moore 🏆🔥 to dive deep into the CBU wrestling program, coaching philosophy, and the unique intersection of faith and athletics.Coach Moore, a former NCAA champion and Olympic Trials competitor, shares his journey from walk-on to national champion, his experience transitioning CBU to Division I wrestling and the Big 12 Conference, and how faith plays a central role in developing elite wrestlers and strong young men.📢
Topics Covered in this episode:
✅ Coach Moore’s Journey: From underdog to NCAA Champion & Olympic hopeful
✅ CBU Wrestling’s Big 12 Transition: Overcoming a 4-year sit-out period & building a D1 powerhouse
✅ Faith & Wrestling: How CBU’s unique approach shapes student-athletes for life
✅ Recruiting the Right Athletes: Finding the ‘Diamonds in the Rough’
✅ Toughness & Mentality: Learning to embrace failure & rise above adversity
✅ CBU’s Rising Stars: Who to watch in the Big 12 and NCAA Championships
🎙️ This episode is a must-listen for wrestling fans, student-athletes, parents, and anyone interested in the blend of elite sports and personal development!
Stay Connected
CBUWrestling
Coach Moore's Newsletter
CBU Wrestling on Instagram
📲 Follow A.B.R. Live:
Instagram: @AireyBrosRadio
YouTube: Airey Bros Radio
Podcast: Available on all streaming platforms 🎧🚀 Don't forget to subscribe, like, and leave a 5-star review—it helps us bring you more great conversations!
Show Notes & Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Welcome to A.B.R. Live
2:00 - Meet Coach Derek Moore: NCAA Champ, Olympic Trials Competitor & Head Coach at CBU
6:30 - Coach Moore’s Journey: From Underdog to NCAA Champion
12:00 - The Transition to Coaching & Building CBU’s D1 Program
17:45 - Recruiting Philosophy: Finding the Right Wrestlers for CBU
22:30 - Faith & Wrestling: How CBU Integrates Faith Into Athletics
28:15 - Mental Toughness & Handling Adversity in Wrestling
35:00 - CBU’s Big 12 Journey & Competing Against Powerhouse Programs
42:20 - How Fans Can Help Grow College Wrestling: The Importance of Attending Duals
50:00 - CBU’s Standout Wrestlers & Postseason Expectations
54:00 - Coach Moore’s Daily Routine & Leadership Style
58:30 - Final Thoughts & Where to Follow CBU Wrestling
In this episode of A.B.R. Live, we sit down with California Baptist University Head Wrestling Coach Derek Moore 🏆🔥 to dive deep into the CBU wrestling program, coaching philosophy, and the unique intersection of faith and athletics.Coach Moore, a former NCAA champion and Olympic Trials competitor, shares his journey from walk-on to national champion, his experience transitioning CBU to Division I wrestling and the Big 12 Conference, and how faith plays a central role in developing elite wrestlers and strong young men.📢
Topics Covered in this episode:
✅ Coach Moore’s Journey: From underdog to NCAA Champion & Olympic hopeful
✅ CBU Wrestling’s Big 12 Transition: Overcoming a 4-year sit-out period & building a D1 powerhouse
✅ Faith & Wrestling: How CBU’s unique approach shapes student-athletes for life
✅ Recruiting the Right Athletes: Finding the ‘Diamonds in the Rough’
✅ Toughness & Mentality: Learning to embrace failure & rise above adversity
✅ CBU’s Rising Stars: Who to watch in the Big 12 and NCAA Championships
🎙️ This episode is a must-listen for wrestling fans, student-athletes, parents, and anyone interested in the blend of elite sports and personal development!
Stay Connected
CBUWrestling
Coach Moore's Newsletter
CBU Wrestling on Instagram
📲 Follow A.B.R. Live:
Instagram: @AireyBrosRadio
YouTube: Airey Bros Radio
Podcast: Available on all streaming platforms 🎧🚀 Don't forget to subscribe, like, and leave a 5-star review—it helps us bring you more great conversations!
Show Notes & Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro & Welcome to A.B.R. Live
2:00 - Meet Coach Derek Moore: NCAA Champ, Olympic Trials Competitor & Head Coach at CBU
6:30 - Coach Moore’s Journey: From Underdog to NCAA Champion
12:00 - The Transition to Coaching & Building CBU’s D1 Program
17:45 - Recruiting Philosophy: Finding the Right Wrestlers for CBU
22:30 - Faith & Wrestling: How CBU Integrates Faith Into Athletics
28:15 - Mental Toughness & Handling Adversity in Wrestling
35:00 - CBU’s Big 12 Journey & Competing Against Powerhouse Programs
42:20 - How Fans Can Help Grow College Wrestling: The Importance of Attending Duals
50:00 - CBU’s Standout Wrestlers & Postseason Expectations
54:00 - Coach Moore’s Daily Routine & Leadership Style
58:30 - Final Thoughts & Where to Follow CBU Wrestling
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