Adam Fellers
One thing that we love about sports is the way that no matter how old we get, sports stay the same. Depending on where we are in our lives, we can be the athlete, the fan, the coach, or even the dad. This week’s Moonlighter has a perspective on wrestling from every angle. The former high school and D1 wrestler now wears the hats of coach and dad. Adam Fellers has seen it all and has a take on just about everything.
Adam Fellers grew up in Fort Dodge and made a name for himself as part of a proud Dodger wrestling tradition. During his junior year, he started to really stand out in the varsity lineup. After a 3rd place finish at the 2000 state wrestling tournament, Fellers was one of the top dogs in the class of 2001. He was recruited by the Hawkeyes while on his way to a 36-1 senior campaign that ended with another bronze medal in Des Moines.
Adam Fellers joined the Hawkeyes at a tumultuous time though. Jim Zalesky had just taken over for Dan Gable and though the Hawkeyes were still bringing in top recruits, like Fellers’s roommate Steve Mocco, the program wasn’t living up to expectations. Fellers had to adjust to the level of competition and intensity of a D1 program but was regularly making his way into the lineup during his junior and senior campaigns.
While his career on the mat may have wrapped up a while ago, Fellers might spend more time in the sport now than ever before. As a coach, Fellers is a part of the staff at Sebolt Wrestling Academy in Jefferson, IA which includes another former Fort Dodger, Justin McClintock, head coach TJ Sebolt, and several top-notch coaches, Fellers gets to work with the most talented wrestlers in and around Iowa. Sebolt is currently turning out champions at the high school and youth levels like no one else.
When he isn’t in the room with some of the top athletes in the state, he is serving the sport as a super fan and promoter through outlets like IA Wrestle and Hagar’s Happy Hour with Tony Hagar. You can find Adam Fellers on several podcasts and YouTube channels talking about the world of wrestling and a host of other topics.
His most important role in the sport though is as a fan and supporter of his own sons. When it comes to them, he sets aside his coach's whistle and focuses on just being a dad. Spending a lifetime on and around the mat has given Adam Fellers a lot of life lessons and close friendships that he is more than happy to talk about.
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Every Iowa sports fan knows the reputation of Harlan Community High School. The Harlan Cyclones are known far and wide for their success in every sport. Coach Bladt and the football program built a foundation of success that the entire community rests on. There is a lot of pride in the school colors and full bleachers whenever they take the field or court. Mitch Osborn has helped to continue that success in his roles as AD and head basketball coach. This week we sit down with Coach Osborn to learn about his career and what makes Harlan so darn special.