Man Up! Mark Harris

n this episode of It's Time to Man Up, Nikita Koloff sits down with National Wrestling Hall of Fame coach Mark Harris for a powerful conversation about wrestling, coaching, family, faith, and making a lasting impact. Mark shares his journey from discovering wrestling in eighth grade to competing at NC State and building a remarkable 30-year coaching career. With seven team state championships, 15 state champions, 79 state place winners, and more than 160 state tournament qualifiers, his accomplishments on the mat are impressive—but Mark explains why the greatest victories are the lives changed beyond wrestling. The conversation also highlights Mark's work with Headlock on Hunger, a unique wrestling food drive that turns competition into an opportunity to serve the community. Teams battle for the coveted Briscoe championship belt while collecting thousands of pounds of food for local families in need. Nikita and Mark also talk about Mark's family, his wife Esther's years of public service in Asheville, their sons, the challenges facing Western North Carolina, and the powerful role wrestling can play in preparing young people for life. It's a conversation about discipline, character, community, service, and leaving a legacy that goes far beyond wins and losses.