This episode addresses common parental fears about girls wrestling and explores what happens when families say yes: interviews with a wrestling mom, a high school athlete, and a coach reveal how proper coaching, community support, and personal growth make the sport safe, empowering, and transformative.

Listeners will hear practical safety practices, mental and physical benefits, and real advice for parents and girls curious about starting—plus encouragement to attend a practice or tournament to see wrestling firsthand.

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New episode every Wednesday (this is a plan)!

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We are a baby podcast with a huge mission, and we would love your help - share the success of Girls' wrestling in the State of Illinois. If you like what you see, leave us a review (we heard that it really helps), subscribe, and share our podcast with other wrestling families

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Want to be our guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3CAjj1b6XcrgJA1v7. We are looking for insights from club and team coaches, expertise from industry experts, and inspiring stories from girls-wrestlers. You can also email us at ilgirlswrestling@gmail.com

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Looking for a club to join? Start your search at https://www.ikwf.org/clubs

Ready to learn more about USA Wrestling? https://www.themat.com/

Join the discussion in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17hayuBGgw/

Follow us on Instagram and TikTok

See girls wrestling grow

• Flow Wrestling 2024-25 commitment list
• Flow Wrestling 2025-26 commitment list

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If you're new to wrestling, this episode answers common questions about safety, gear, tournaments, weight management, nutrition, injuries, and how to find a supportive club and coach.

We also share the story of Kate Diehl, a freshman who started in middle school, found confidence through club wrestling, learned from early struggles, and now competes proudly — a reminder that beginners belong and progress comes from showing up.

You can find Peggy Diehl at https://www.instagram.com/catherine.diehl

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New episode every Wednesday (this is a plan)!

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We are a baby podcast with a huge mission, and we would love your help - share the success of Girls' wrestling in the State of Illinois. If you like what you see, leave us a review (we heard that it really helps), subscribe, and share our podcast with other wrestling families

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Want to be our guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3CAjj1b6XcrgJA1v7. We are looking for insights from club and team coaches, expertise from industry experts, and inspiring stories from girls-wrestlers. You can also email us at ilgirlswrestling@gmail.com

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Looking for a club to join? Start your search at https://www.ikwf.org/clubs

Ready to learn more about USA Wrestling? https://www.themat.com/

Join the discussion in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17hayuBGgw/

Find us on Instagram and TikTok

See girls wrestling grow

• Flow Wrestling 2024-25 commitment list
• Flow Wrestling 2025-26 commitment list

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Coach Sarah Doty of Edwardsville Wrestling Club and head coach of Team Illinois walks through her journey into wrestling and how Team Illinois supports girls across the state.

The episode covers freestyle vs. folkstyle, how athletes qualify for state, regional, and Fargo Nationals, the Duals experience, travel logistics, costs, and fundraising options.

Sarah also explains typical training cycles, camps, avoiding burnout, finding local clubs, and the state’s goals for building a competitive, connected program nationally.

About: Sarah Doty, 3x WCWA All-American, Head Women's Coach at Edwardsville Wrestling Club, Head Women's Coach for Team Illinois, Coach for Southern Illinois Regional Training Center, Former Associate Head Coach at Missouri Baptist U, Instagram @sarah_doty_

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New episode every Wednesday (this is a plan)!

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We are a baby podcast with a huge mission, and we would love your help - share the success of Girls' wrestling in the State of Illinois. If you like what you see, leave us a review (we heard that it really helps), subscribe, and share our podcast with other wrestling families

----------

Want to be our guest? Fill out this form: https://forms.gle/3CAjj1b6XcrgJA1v7. We are looking for insights from club and team coaches, expertise from industry experts, and inspiring stories from girls-wrestlers. You can also email us at ilgirlswrestling@gmail.com

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Looking for a club to join? Start your search at https://www.ikwf.org/clubs

Ready to learn more about USA Wrestling? https://www.themat.com/

Join the discussion in the Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17hayuBGgw/

See girls wrestling grow

• Flow Wrestling 2024-25 commitment list
• Flow Wrestling 2025-26 commitment list

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