Former Coach John Smith Trades the Mat for the Ranch | Inside OSU: STATE

Adam Hildebrandt sits down with Oklahoma State’s legendary wrestling coach, John Smith, as he reflects on a storied career that shaped generations of Cowboy wrestlers. From Olympic gold to building one of the most dominant programs in collegiate wrestling, Coach Smith shares untold stories, lessons learned and what life looks like now as he trades the mat for ranch life.

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⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 - Intro
00:35 - Transitioning out of coaching
01:15 - Fly fishing around the world
02:50 - From a competitor to a fan
04:26 - A lifetime in wrestling
06:30 - Where has wrestling taken you in the world?
08:15 - How wrestling taught John Smith nutrition
10:45 - Life on the ranch
12:51 - Still finding ways to coach wrestling
15:30 - How wrestling is different around the world
17:30 - What comes next?

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