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Conch Pride with Conch Wrestling Coach Chaz Jimenez

Joy Nulisch Season 6 Episode 68

We share how a small island built a big-time wrestling culture, and why adversity, family, and year-round work keep Key West competing with anyone. Coach Chaz traces the program’s roots, his own injury-to-purpose journey, and the rise of girls’ wrestling.

• founding of the Conch Republic Wrestling Club and early mentors
• synergy between wrestling and football for leverage, footwork and mindset
• state placers, record-setters and the validation of first titles
• injury, identity loss and returning home to coach with purpose
• coaching philosophy built on relationships and individual needs
• launch and rapid growth of girls’ wrestling
• 2025 season highlights and athletes to watch
• year-round training in folkstyle, freestyle and Greco
• balancing multi-sport goals with mat time realities
• travel distance, funding pressure and competitive scheduling
• transfers, NIL and why culture beats convenience
• Key West lineage, community support and one-town loyalty

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