Olympian to Architect: Matt Gentry on Building UChicago Wrestling

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NCAA Champion. Two-time Olympian. Rookie Coach of the Year. In this episode of Airey Bros Radio, we go belly to belly with Matt Gentry — Head Wrestling Coach at the University of Chicago — to explore how he’s blending world-class wrestling experience with elite academics to build something special in NCAA Division III.From his journey at Stanford to competing for Canada in two Olympic Games, Coach Gentry shares why he believes Division III is a hidden gem for driven student-athletes. We cover his recruiting philosophy, creating a high-performance culture, the D1 vs. D3 conversation, and why UChicago might be the best-kept secret in college wrestling.
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⏱ Timestamps & Show Notes:

0:00 – Show intro & guest welcome
5:00 – Matt Gentry's coaching journey & connection to UChicago
9:00 – Transition from assistant to head coach
12:00 – Building a DIII contender: recruiting, goals, and vision
17:00 – Balancing elite academics and wrestling
21:00 – Team culture, accountability, and scheduling with academics
27:00 – Financial aid at UChicago & the DIII value proposition
34:00 – Quarter system, training adaptations, and pre-season timing
40:00 – Individualized training & recovery strategies
44:00 – Advice for PTs and professionals looking to return to wrestling
46:00 – Legacy moment: The Matt Gentry Head Coach Chair at Stanford
49:00 – Why UChicago? Team bonds, academic excellence, and culture
51:00 – Coach Gentry’s morning routine, coffee rituals & health habits
56:00 – Favorite reads, workout groups, and Chicago eats

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