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North Idaho College Wrestling | Coach Derek Booth on JUCO Success, Recruiting & Nationals

Airey Bros.'s Radio
Airey Bros.'s Radio
Episode • Mar 18 • 1h 3m
🔥 Inside JUCO Wrestling with North Idaho College Head Coach Derek Booth! 🔥We’re going belly to belly tonight with one of the top JUCO wrestling coaches in the country!

Coach Derek Booth joins Airey Bros Radio to break down:🏆 Building an NJCAA Powerhouse at North Idaho🥇 125-pounder Elijah Kerns’ Huge Region Win over a Defending National Champ 🔥 The Road to Nationals – Nine Qualifiers Looking for Hardware 🤼‍♂️ JUCO Wrestling vs. NCAA – The Best Path for Recruits? 🏔 Life in Coeur d’Alene, ID – The Best Kept Secret in College WrestlingPlus, we break down the future of JUCO wrestling, recruiting changes, and what’s next for NIC! If you’re an athlete, coach, or wrestling fan—this is a must-listen episode!🚨

Listen NOW on: 🎧 Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube | Google Podcasts💬 Drop a comment! Who’s your pick to win JUCO Nationals?



Show Notes & Timestamped Topics:
[0:00] 🔥 Welcome Back to Airey Bros Radio! Like & Subscribe!
[2:02] 🤼‍♂️ Coach Derek Booth Intro – From JUCO All-American to Head Coach
[5:30] 💪 How NIC Became a JUCO Wrestling Powerhouse
[10:45] 🎯 Recruiting Strategy – Why JUCO Might Be the Best Path for D1 Hopefuls
[15:30] 🏆 125-Pound Battle! Elijah Kerns Defeats a Defending National Champ
[18:40] 🔥 Who to Watch at NJCAA Nationals – Top NIC Wrestlers to Follow
[25:10] 🏔 Life at North Idaho College – Why Coeur d’Alene is a Hidden Gem
[30:00] 📢 JUCO Wrestling & NCAA Changes – The Future of Eligibility & Transfers
[40:20] 🏋️‍♂️ Building a Winning Team Culture in JUCO Wrestling
[50:00] 💥 Final Thoughts & What’s Next for NIC Wrestling



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