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Brandon Slay on Leaving PRTC, New G1 Training Center, Heading West

Published April 22nd, 2025 by Justin Basch

Olympic Gold Medalist Brandon Slay returns to the podcast for the first time since 2021 — and he’s stepping into a bold new chapter. After 9 impactful years leading the PRTC in Philadelphia, Brandon is stepping down and moving to Springdale, Arkansas to launch the G1 Training Center and serve as Executive Director of SportsLife Wrestling — a ministry dedicated to building champions in life through faith and the sport of wrestling.

In this episode, we talk about the decision to leave Philly, the role of prayer in his journey, the vision behind G1, and how faith is now the cornerstone of everything he’s building. From mentoring senior-level athletes to investing in the next generation, Brandon unpacks what it truly means to pursue the Greater Gold.

01:00 - Past 9 Years in Philly at the PRTC
04:50 - Stepping Down from the PRTC
05:20 - Decision to Make Move from Philly to Arkansas
07:55 - Power of Prayer
09:40 - Opening the G1 Training Center
11:30 - Instilling Core Values
13:55 - G1 Will be a World-Class Facility
16:00 - Bringing In Senior Level Talent
18:11 - Juxtaposition of Coaching All Ages
19:55 - SportsLife Wrestling
23:30 - Faith Is Now the Cornerstone
25:20 - Building in Arkansas
27:55 - Leaving Legacy in Philly
30:30 - Supporting What’s Next

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