Denisse, Leigh, and Nicole keep it honest about what it means to be a wrestling mom—beyond the mat, the matches, and the money. From bratwurst fundraisers and bar-side drama to cauliflower ears and skin infection scares, this episode is equal parts hilarious, honest, and helpful for any mom new to the sport.

If you’ve ever wondered why fundraisers matter, how wrestling shapes kids into confident young adults, or what to do when ringworm or staph shows up on your wrestler—this one’s for you.

🔑 Key Takeaways for New Wrestling Moms

• Fundraisers build community. You’ll meet other parents, bond with the team, and learn that wrestling families are the backbone of the program.
• Wrestling = lifelong self-defense. From bar fights to playground scuffles, wrestlers know how to stay calm—or win when they need to.
• Cauliflower ear is preventable. Headgear matters, even in the off-season, and moms wish it were mandatory year-round.
• Skin infections are real. Ringworm, staph, and everything in between—catch it early, treat it fast, and yes, sometimes your coach knows better than your doctor.
• Confidence over conflict. Wrestling teaches boys to become men, to walk away from trouble, and to carry themselves with quiet strength.

⏱️ Time Stamps

• 0:00:00 – Labor Day fundraiser recap: bratwurst, sauerkraut, and wrestling families holding it down.
• 0:04:20 – Nicole’s 7th year as a wrestling mom + sausage sales strategy.
• 0:04:55–0:05:15 – Bar fights and coaches stepping in.
• 0:06:31 – Wrestling as the oldest self-defense.
• 0:07:58 – Wrestling builds confidence and maturity.
• 0:09:40 – College wrestlers still getting challenged (spoiler: cradles win).
• 0:10:25 – Cauliflower ear stories (and AirPod struggles).
• 0:11:16 – Headgear: CIF rule vs. mom wish list.
• 0:12:14–0:15:01 – Skin infection chaos: ringworm, staph, and dermatologist surprises.
• 0:17:10 – Coaches as part-time dermatologists.
• 0:18:40–0:18:50 – ER visits, super glue fixes, and the rule of wrestling moms: act fast, treat faster.