Princeton commit Jackson Weller (Delran HS) sits down with New Jersey Mat Chat to talk leadership, recruiting, training mindset, and what it really takes to compete at the highest level of New Jersey wrestling.
From choosing Princeton over other Ivy League programs, to staying loyal to a public high school, to how he prepares mentally and physically before matches — this episode is a must-watch for wrestlers, parents, and coaches.
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00:48 Meet Jackson Weller | Delran Wrestling Leader
01:13 Delran Wrestling 2025 Outlook & Key Returners
02:09 What Being a Team Captain Really Means
02:39 Training Partners & Practice Room Culture
02:54 Princeton Commitment Story (Recruiting Breakdown)
03:59 Final 3 Schools: Princeton, Penn, Cornell
04:14 GPA, Academics & Engineering Goals
04:44 Folkstyle vs Freestyle: Which Do You Prefer?
05:09 Training Differences: HS Season vs Freestyle Season
05:44 Weigh-Ins, Diet & Cutting Weight the Smart Way
06:24 Pre-Match Routine & Mental Prep
06:59 Music Before Matches (What’s on the Playlist?)
07:29 Wrestling With Dad on the Coaching Staff
08:09 “My Mom Knows More Wrestling Than Most People”
08:59 Describing Coach Marty in One Word
09:59 Rivals, Pressure & Chasing State Titles
11:09 Advice for Young Wrestlers Watching
12:24 Why He Stayed at Delran (Public School Pride)
13:29 Final Thoughts & Delran Wrestling Shoutout
