Sublime Wrestling

How has wrestling impacted your life?
Wrestling has helped me develop the ability to work hard and keep pushing forward when I feel like I can’t go any further. I have also made so many lifelong friends because of wrestling.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers coming up in the sport?
Wrestle as much as you can in the offseason and do everything you can to improve. Don’t finish your career with any regrets.

Next Chapter?
I will be serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Beginning August 12, I will be serving in the Massachusetts Boston Mission.

Favorite Quote?
"Let me tell you something you already know. The world ain’t all sunshine and rainbows. It’s a very mean and nasty place... But it ain’t about how hard you hit. It’s about how hard you can get hit and keep moving forward."
— Rocky Balboa

How has wrestling impacted your life?
It’s impossible to put into words just how much wrestling has impacted my life. Wrestling was more than a sport to me, it was a lifestyle, an identity, and it helped make me who I am today. I don’t know where I would be or who I would be without it.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers coming up in the sport?
I would tell younger wrestlers that the most important metric in wrestling, and in life, is effort. There are few things you can control in life, but effort is one thing you have complete control over. Your focus shouldn’t be on the gold medal or your record. The most important thing is that you give 100%.

Next Chapter?
I will be attending Idaho State University to study Accounting.

Favorite Quote?
"Excuses are for wusses."
— Spencer Lee

How has wrestling impacted your life?
Wrestling has impacted my life in so many ways. The first is that it has taught me to overcome challenges where many people would simply give up. I love when Ben Kjar says, "Disobey the average." That quote stands out to me because there are many athletes who are good and want to be great, but they have a hard time reaching that level of greatness because they are doing what everyone else is doing. They go to practice and do what they are supposed to do, but it's the extra work before and after practice that really starts to make a difference.

This season especially taught me that lesson. After suffering a setback early in the season, I had to put in double the work to make up for my time away. I have also learned to trust my training. Nerves are normal, but too much nervousness from feeling unprepared is not. If you have put in the time and work, there is no need to be nervous because you have prepared yourself physically and mentally.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers coming up in the sport?
Take advantage of the time you have now. Don't waste time at practice because, in the end, you might regret it. Most importantly, WRESTLING IS FUN!

Next Chapter?
As I start the next chapter of my life, I plan on serving a two-year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. I will be serving in Calgary, Canada, beginning in July. Once I return, I plan on attending Utah State University and majoring in Agribusiness.

Favorite Quote?
"Everyone wants to be great, until it's time to do what greatness requires."
— Chop Wood Carry Water
In other words, don't be like everyone else. Disobey the average and become the best YOU can be!

How has wrestling impacted your life?
Wrestling has given me confidence and taught me not to fear difficult situations. It has made me believe that I can overcome anything.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers coming up in the sport?
Keep going. I know it's hard sometimes, but the journey is better than any outcome.

Next Chapter?
I will be continuing my wrestling and academic career at Eastern Oregon University.

Favorite Quote?
"No rain, no flowers."
To me, this means there will always be hard times, but beauty and growth will come from them.

How has wrestling impacted your life?
Wrestling has impacted my life in so many different ways. It taught me discipline, work ethic, and consistency. Through difficult injuries, I learned to remain consistent and continue showing up for my team. The friendships I’ve made through this sport have also had a huge impact on my life. Some of my closest friends are people I have bonded with in the wrestling room. Wrestling has given me the confidence and skills I need to pursue my dreams.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers coming up in the sport?
The advice I would give to younger wrestlers is to always show up. I’ve experienced firsthand the difference that consistently showing up and working hard can make, not only in your wrestling abilities but in all aspects of life.

Next Chapter?
The next chapter of my life is attending Idaho State University this fall. Continuing my education is something I’ve always had in mind, and wrestling has given me confidence in my work ethic and ability to succeed in these new challenges.

Favorite Quote?
"Confidence comes from my preparation."
— Jordan Burroughs

How has wrestling impacted your life?
Wrestling has impacted my life in many ways. It's not just about the sport, it's about the people. I made some of my closest friends through wrestling and learned how to become a better wrestler and a better person.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers coming up in the sport?
Always strive to do the best you can in everything you do.

Next Chapter?
I will be attending Big Bend Community College this fall to pursue both wrestling and academics.

Favorite Quote?
"Do or do not. There is no try."
— Yoda

How has wrestling impacted your life?
Wrestling has made me a better person. It has shown me how to persevere through difficulty and dedicate myself to something greater than myself.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers?
If I could give any advice to young wrestlers, it would be to stick with it. It will be hard, and you'll hate it at times, but the best thing you can do is keep working and moving forward.

Next Chapter?
I will be attending the University of Montana Western to compete in track and field.

Favorite Quote?
"You can’t control what happens, but you can control how you react to it."

Wrestling has impacted my life in ways I sometimes don’t even see. This sport has changed me into a better person not only towards my family but also my friends. It gave me amazing mentors and people I look up to. It also gave me something to work towards helping me to gain drive.

Advice I would give to the younger wrestlers is never take your foot off the pedal. There is always more to gain and more to learn. Take every opportunity you can.

For my next chapter I am going to wrestle in college at Western Wyoming the best team out there.

My favorite quote is if you don’t challenge yourself you don’t know yourself

How has wrestling impacted your life?
Wrestling has impacted my life by helping me overcome adversity and teaching me to never give up. These are skills that I will continue to use throughout my life.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers?
Give wrestling everything you have to offer, and leave everything on the mat.

Next Chapter?
The next chapter of my life is serving a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Roseville, California.

Favorite Quote?
"You never really lose a match; you just learn something new. You only lose if you quit."

How has wrestling impacted your life?
Wrestling changed my life by teaching me discipline and hard work. It motivated me to take school more seriously, improve my grades, and push through challenges instead of giving up. The lessons I learned through wrestling have helped me become a more focused and determined person.

What advice would you give to younger wrestlers coming up in the sport?
Wrestling is about learning, improving, and becoming tougher mentally and physically. If you stay consistent and trust the process, you'll be surprised by how much you can accomplish.

Next Chapter?
I plan to attend ISU this fall to study welding.

Favorite Quote?
"To be successful at anything, the truth is you don't have to be special. You just have to be what most people aren't: consistent, determined, and willing to work for it."
— Tom Brady