
Step inside one of the biggest high school wrestling facilities in the Southeast as Pat Lugo sits down with his former Edinboro teammate Arick Shankles, now head coach at Bob Jones High School in North Alabama.From three full mats, a weight room with seven racks, treadmills, bikes, and locker rooms for both boys and girls, this standalone facility sets a new standard for high school wrestling programs. Arick shares how he’s building a top-10 program in Alabama, the lessons he brought back from his Edinboro wrestling days, and his vision for growing the sport in North Alabama.The conversation dives into:The mentality and drilling habits that separate good wrestlers from great onesThe biggest challenges high school athletes face transitioning to college wrestlingStories from their days at Edinboro, training in “the dungeon” alongside NCAA standoutsBuilding a stronger wrestling culture in Alabama, including expanding girls wrestling and club programsWhether you’re a coach, wrestler, or fan, this episode is packed with insight, stories, and inspiration from two guys who’ve lived the grind at the highest levels.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of The Lugo Show!#Wrestling #HighSchoolWrestling #BobJonesWrestling #Edinboro #LugoShow