About Dale

Dale Hanover | Founder & Host, Full Circle Wrestling

Dale Hanover brings more than 30 years of experience in wrestling as a competitor, coach, and official. A former California high school state placer and collegiate wrestler at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, Dale has dedicated his career to growing the sport from every angle.

With 15 years of high school coaching experience and 15 years as a high school and collegiate wrestling official, Dale brings a unique perspective to the wrestling community. He is also a longtime educator with over 30 years of experience teaching and mentoring young people.

As the founder and host of Full Circle Wrestling, Dale created a platform dedicated to connecting wrestlers, coaches, officials, and parents through insightful interviews, wrestling news, educational content, and meaningful conversations about the sport.

He also founded the Full Circle Wrestling Officials Academy, providing online courses, live training, and mentorship designed to help officials at every level improve their skills, confidence, and professionalism.

Dale's mission is simple: celebrate the people who make wrestling great, share knowledge, strengthen the wrestling community, and help move the sport forward.

Full Circle Wrestling — All Angles. All Levels. All In.

Dale Hanover.

The crew

Wrestling officials together in front of a Doc B Wrestling backdrop.
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