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Destination Talk

John Poznanski & Harry Ambrosino

Welcome to The Destination Talk – a podcast hosted by former All American College Wrestler John Poznanski and Speed Training coach Harry Ambrosino where sports and life skills intersect to drive personal growth and lasting transformation. In each episode, we explore the journeys of athletes, coaches, and sports experts, uncovering their achievements and the resilience, discipline, and life lessons that shaped them. From overcoming setbacks to building mental toughness, you'll gain insights that go beyond the game and into every area of life. Join us on this path to sharpen your mindset, fuel your motivation, and become your best self. Let’s take that first step—your destination awaits!

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#69
Sunday · 51 min
Destination Talk: Ep 69 Welcome Paul Kolody
An athlete wants results now. A coach knows development takes time. How do you get them to trust the work? In Episode 69 of Destination Talk, we sit down with Paul Kolody, Hunterdon Central’s strength and conditioning coach and the 2025 NHSSCA National Coach of the Year. From his beginnings at Metuchen High School to working with professional athletes, Paul shares the experiences and people who shaped his approach to coaching—and why developing young athletes means paying attention to more tha
#68
October 11 · 49 min
Destination Talk: Ep 68 Welcome Brianna De La Fuente
Episode 68 of Destination Talk features Providence College softball player Brianna De La Fuente. From Metuchen, New Jersey, to competing at the Division I level, Bri’s journey is a story of growth, patience, preparation, and learning how to respond when success doesn’t happen on your timeline. Bri takes us back to where softball started for her, her development through high school and travel softball, the recruiting process that ultimately led her to Providence, and the reality of walking into
#67
October 4 · 39 min
Destination Talk: Episode 67 Welcome Mike Dellagatta
Episode 67 of Destination Talk features Cornell University wrestler Mike Dellagatta. What does it really take to reach the Division I level—and what happens when the sport that has shaped so much of your life eventually goes away? Mike Dellagatta joins us for a conversation about his wrestling journey, the road that led him to Cornell, and what life is actually like competing in one of the most demanding environments in college wrestling. We talk about the expectations that come with wrestlin
#66
September 27 · 59 min
Destination Talk: Ep 66 Welcome Pat Glory
72 years. That’s how long Princeton wrestling waited for another NCAA National Champion. Pat Glory became the man who ended that wait. On Episode 66 of Destination Talk, we sit down with Princeton wrestling legend and NCAA National Champion Pat Glory to talk about everything that went into reaching the top—and what happens after you finally get there. Pat takes us back to where wrestling started for him, his New Jersey roots, his decision to attend Princeton, and the expectations that came wit
#65
September 20 · 48 min
Destination Talk: Ep 65: Welcome Joey Ortega
Joey Ortega’s story is still being written. The Clark, NJ native and ALJ graduate joins Destination Talk to talk about his path from New Jersey high school wrestling to competing at Kutztown University and earning a trip to the NCAA Division II Championships. Joey takes us inside the jump from high school to college wrestling—the moments that exposed where he needed to get better, the work people don't see, and what he learned when he finally stepped onto the national stage. We also get Joey’
#64
September 13 · 53 min
Destination Talk: Ep 64 Welcome Parker Keckeisen
Parker Keckeisen has reached a level in wrestling that very few ever experience — but the journey behind the success tells an even bigger story. Episode 64 of Destination Talk drops Sunday, September 13 at 9 AM. In this episode, Parker joins us for a wide-ranging conversation about becoming an NCAA champion, the sacrifices behind reaching the highest levels of the sport, handling pressure and expectations, and figuring out who you are when so much of your identity has been built around competi
#63
September 6 · 40 min
Destination Talk: Ep 63 Welcome Marlon Yarbrough
NCAA qualifier. Ohio state champion. Division I wrestler at the University of Virginia. But ask Marlon Yarbrough who he is when wrestling is gone — and the conversation changes. Marlon joins Destination Talk for Episode 63, and we get into the parts of the journey that don’t show up next to your record. The jump from being one of the best wrestlers in high school to walking into a Division I room where everybody was “the guy.” Beating All-American Aaron Nagao 13–5 on the NCAA stage. Then ha
#62
August 28 · 31 min
Destination Talk: Ep 62 Welcome Horacio Vialpando
Wrestling will test you. Adversity will shape you. What you do with those lessons afterward is what matters. This week we sit down with Horacio Vialpando, former Division I wrestler at the University of Northern Colorado, for a conversation about the grind of college wrestling, the challenges that shaped him, and how those experiences helped turn him into the coach he is today. We also get into something Horacio is passionate about — the growth of girls wrestling. The opportunities being creat
#61
August 16 · 50 min
Destination Talk: Ep 61 Welcome Patrick Gorbatuk
What does it take to lead young athletes in a world filled with distractions, social media, and constant pressure?In Episode 60 of Destination Talk, we sit down with Patrick Gorbatuk, Head Wrestling Coach at Manville High School (NJ), for a conversation that goes far beyond wins and losses.Coach Gorbatuk shares his philosophy on building strong athletes, developing resilient young people, and creating a culture that prepares wrestlers not just for competition—but for life. We discuss the challen
#60
August 9 · 43 min
Destination Talk: Ep 60 Welcome Amaya Tillman
What happens when you've achieved the dream that so many athletes spend their entire lives chasing... and you decide to walk away?In this episode of Destination Talk, we're joined by former Louisville volleyball standout and current University of Kentucky assistant coach Amaya Tillman. While her accomplishments on the court speak for themselves, this conversation goes far beyond volleyball.Amaya opens up about the sacrifices required to become a Division I athlete, the pressure of having your id
#59
August 2 · 33 min
Destination Talk: Ep 59 Welcome Zac Belverio
There are moments in every athlete's journey when the results don't match the effort. Those are the moments that define who you become.In Episode 59 of Destination Talk, we sit down with Zac Belverio, a graduate of Arthur L. Johnson High School in Clark, New Jersey, and current wrestler at the University at Buffalo, to unpack the journey that rarely gets talked about. From being a .500 freshman to earning the opportunity to compete at the Division I level, Zac shares the lessons learned through
#58
July 26 · 47 min
Destination Talk: Ep 58 Welcome Steve Mytych
What does wrestling leave with you long after your competitive career is over?In Episode 58 of Destination Talk, we sit down with Steve Mytych to explore a journey built through hard work, resilience, and a lifelong commitment to the sport of wrestling. From becoming a 100-plus match winner at Drexel University to coaching at the Division I level, Steve shares the experiences that shaped him—not only as a wrestler, but as a coach, mentor, and leader.Together, we discuss the lessons competition t
#57
July 19 · 52 min
Destination Talk: Ep 57 Welcome Matthew Pletcher
What happens when the lessons learned on a wrestling mat are applied in some of the highest-pressure situations imaginable?In Episode 57 of Destination Talk, we sit down with former Rutgers wrestler Matthew Pletcher to discuss the journey from Division I athletics to a career in law enforcement. Matt shares how wrestling shaped his mindset, prepared him for life beyond competition, and ultimately influenced the training he now provides to law enforcement professionals.This conversation explores
#56
July 12 · 47 min
Destination Talk: Ep 56 Welcome Nicholas Whitlock
How does a kid from New Zealand end up playing professional Ultimate Frisbee in New York?In Episode 56 of Destination Talk, we welcome Nicholas Whitlock of the New York Empire to discuss a journey that has taken him from the fields of New Zealand to competing at the highest level of professional Ultimate in the United States.Nicholas shares what sports culture looks like in New Zealand, how Ultimate first entered his life, and why a game that many people still know very little about became a pas
#55
July 5 · 49 min
Destination Talk: Ep 55 Welcome Jaivon Jones
Everybody celebrates the wins.Very few talk about the pressure, doubt, and internal battles athletes carry long before the spotlight ever hits them.Episode 55 of Destination Talk features Jaivon Jones from Arkansas-Little Rock as he opens up about the mental side of competing, the moments he questioned himself, the grind people never see, and what it felt like finishing his collegiate wrestling career on the biggest stage at the NCAA Division I Wrestling Championships in Cleveland.This conversat
#54
June 28 · 49 min
Destination Talk: Ep 54 Welcome Zach Watkins
What does “Be The Standard” actually look like when you’re responsible for an entire football program?On Episode 54 of Destination Talk, Zach Watkins, head football coach at Washburn University, breaks down the pressure that comes with leadership, the expectations attached to the position, and why culture collapses the moment standards become optional.Coach Watkins opens up about:Earning an opportunity with the Minnesota VikingsWhat NFL environments taught him about preparationLeading a program
#53
June 21 · 41 min
Destination Talk: Ep 53 Welcome Julian Farber
He walked into Division 1 wrestling believing he was prepared.Then reality hit.On Episode 53 of Destination Talk, Julian Farber takes listeners inside the moments most athletes never talk about publicly—the pressure, the doubt, the identity shifts, and the mental battles that come with competing inside the University of Northern Iowa wrestling program room.This isn’t a highlight reel conversation.It’s an honest look at what happens when talent alone is no longer enough.Julian breaks down:The exa
#52
June 14 · 47 min
Destination Talk: Ep 52 Welcome Pete Terrezza
What happens when the thing that gives you purpose also becomes the thing that tests you the most?In Episode 52 of Destination Talk, Pete Terrezza opens up about the pressure, sacrifice, and identity shifts that come with competing at Duke University while trying to grow through one of the toughest sports in the world.Pete shares stories about the moments that shaped him, the setbacks that forced growth, and the mental battles athletes often carry long before anyone in the crowd ever notices. Fr
#51
June 7 · 56 min
Destination Talk: Ep 51 Welcome Dominick Serrano
He went 168-0 in high school… So what happens when you finally lose?Episode 51 of Destination Talk brings you inside the mindset of Dominick Serrano, former Division I wrestler at Northern Colorado, as he opens up about the reality behind dominance, adversity, and what it truly takes to compete at the highest level.From an undefeated high school career with 122 pins to facing the toughest competition in college, Dominick breaks down the mental shift from being unbeatable… to being tested like ne
#50
May 24 · 48 min
Destination Talk: Ep 50 Welcome CJ Composto
He tore his ACL. Stayed public. Became a 3x All-American. Most athletes think they know what it takes to reach the top… this conversation exposes the truth. Episode 50 of Destination Talk is a milestone—and this one sets a new standard. CJ Composto takes us inside the reality of becoming and staying elite at the Division 1 level. From the moment everything stopped with a torn ACL, to building himself back into a 3-time All-American, this episode goes beyond highlights and wins. It’s about identi

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