it's weird how i hated wrestling in the moment, but now i miss it. how do you guys feel about wrestling? do you guys love it or do you guys have a love hate relationship like me?

I’m 32 years old and I haven’t wrestled a match since 2005 and I cried like a baby watching this .

🔥you’re the real deal

I’m going to graduate this year, this is my second year of hs Wrestling, I think my biggest regret is not joining sooner

Dude this hits hard. I just graduated this past year and I miss the grind every single day.

This made me depressed even tho I’m a freshman

No one was good at wreslting there first year it’s a whole fact

School didn’t have a wrestling team, found a coach who knew how here’s hoping it gets turned into a team.

Damn this shit was straight up dope asf. Wrestling starting up soon and i'm gonna be a junior. I always felt like i did crazy good in practice but in actual matches i always got way too nervous and i always felt mentally weak. This year though i'm very motivated and am shotting for the top.

I can relate to this. My first time wrestling was in my freshman year and I had the same feelings and thoughts....I became the first female wrestler at my school. There were times I wanted to quit but i kept trying.

I started wrestling last year (7th grade) and even though I'm a girl and both of my coaches haven't been the best and I haven't won a match I still love it and wouldn't trade it for any other sport.

Bouta start my junior szn soon, and man I’ve lowkey been slacking and feeling really unmotivated. But I’m working on myself, and when szn comes, I’m gonna enjoy every second of it. I really wanna show out this szn and senior year. Keep up the work Sam. Much love from Fresno, CA.

Went 4-20 as a freshman and then 38-9 as a senior I'll never forget all the great memories I had with the boys along with how wrestling has changed my life for the better, I'll never get away from this sport

Dude I can’t explain how awesome this video was put together. Good shit bro this was very motivational and inspiring. You should have 1 million subscribers!!

Being a college wrestler I always wondered what it would be like to end my wrestling career after high school. I realized how much I took it for granite, and should've enjoyed it more than I did. Wrestling is the hardest thing to let go and no words can describe the feelings you go through when it's over. What an amazing journey you had and a great video to relate to.

I’m starting wrestling for the first time this year and I’m a junior, I’m really nervous but excited

I started wrestling junior year and I have to say the joining was one of the best things that could have ever happened in my life and I really regret not joining sooner. When you join wrestling you not only sign up to join a team you sign up to join a family. Joining helps you develop life long bonds with your brothers and sisters and can change anybody's life and I very strongly encourage anybody that's scared to join to do it because it will be one of your worst mistakes in life not joining sooner, trust me that's what I did and I know I will always regret it.

My wrestling team finally had contact, we wrestled and I was being beat by mostly everyone my same weight. When practice was over I thought I wouldn't be good for wrestling and thought of quitting. Until I watched this video it motivated me.

Sam - LOVED this!!! My daughter started her freshman year also and watching your progress through each year was great. Wrestling is such a unique sport and not many get it (not saying I do either). I have grown so much in appreciation and respect for this sport - the footage included in your video had some awesome coaches moments too (and I intend to share this video). The personal growth available through this sport is unmatched in my opinion - each match a wrestler enters and faces one on one combat with another warrior takes so much determination and guts. I was always amazed at what my daughter accomplished and learned not to take it for granted - someone just like her could come along at any moment with heart and determination to change her outcomes. Thank you again for your thoughtful work on this piece as it will impact many current and future wrestling athletes. God bless you in your future endeavors and I look forward to seeing things you produce and share!

Unfortunately I was only able to join wrestling in my senior year after transferring to a new school that actually offered it. It was extremely difficult. Since I only wrestled for one season my record was 2-4. One of my losses I was winning 13-6 and the guy pinned me with 1 second remaining on the clock, another loss the guy dislocated my shoulder through a slam but that's only because I didnt know how to fall lol. That dislocation put me out for the remaining part of the season but I always loved wrestling. I was never upset when I lost, even that 1 second match. I was just happy to be apart of the sport

I have almost an identical experience in the sport. It’s hard looking back and wondering what I could of done differently but hind sight is 20/20. Thank you for putting in the effort to make this video. It helped me see the bigger picture.

This keeps me motivated to complete the next 3 years of high school wrestling. Been wrestling since 5th grade. It’s my sophomore year and I’m ready to shine honestly. I feel like I’ve been slacking a lot lately and this really brung me back. Hope my hard work takes me far.

i’m in my first year of wrestling and honestly i’ve started having my doubts but i’m so thankful that i came across this video

easily one of the best videos i’ve seen on here. the story telling.. the background music.. and most of all the HxH quote 🙏🏽✌🏽

Super well made🔥🔥can’t wait for the future vids

Love this vid. Also your duck unders indeed were insane🔥🔥

My my dude been watching since I was an ickle freshman, just watching all your videos and enjoying them. Getting to know you and your team through the videos and all. Heading into my junior season, and I'm gonna miss your videos. Good luck in your future pursuits Sam

I've wrestled my entire life and it's an amazing sport. I'm extremely grateful for you making your videos and capturing your journey to share with everyone. I wish I had the wisdom to do so as well. You're amazing young man and a real shining example of what it means to be a wrestler. Best of luck in the rest of your journey it's far from over. Thanks brother .

Such an amazing video Sam, you captured a feeling I could never describe Thankyou for posting this:)

You inspired me to get better at wrestling and to work hard. My first year was my freshman year. I’m a sophomore this year. Your words truly help me to get better and thrive for more. My first year of wrestling, I lost by 1 point and didn’t make it to state. I was sad and upset and angry but, true story I just watched one of your videos. They really are inspiring to watch and I workout every day push ups every day stay fit every day. Wrestling is such a amazing sport and you showed me its more then that and to keep on going to achieve what you want to achieve. With hard work you will get better. And I wanna be in the Georgia State Tornament. Without you man dunno if I would be as good as I am and I can’t wait for the new season to start up I’m going to go as hard as I can this year. My goal is to place at state or be a state champion

That is a coach that speaks from heart

Loved the vid Sam, even if your channel isnt about wrestling no more I support you regardless

Went from a heavyweight to a 152 over the summer and I have no idea how to wrestle there. Wish me luck boys.

It’s my first year I’m decent I was beating people in scrimmages but now watching this I’m going to play everyday like my last thanks man this really moved me

You are a true champion. Exactly how I felt my senior year and I’m 30 years old now. Respect champ 💪🏼

I'm gonna try my hardest not only for myself and my team also the coaching staff but for you Sam .you are a big inspiration for me and opened my eyes to potential I never seen in myself thanks a lot Sam your a real one 💯💯💯

Wow such a great video, really illustrates the ups and downs of wrestling and what it will do for you as a whole. Thank you for making this video!!!!

Sick ending and wrap up. Excited for the upcoming content, keep it up!

I’m in 8th grade and have been practicing to join my highschool wrestling team next year, this gave me a different look on winning, I didn’t even look at it at this kind of perspective, thanks for making this mate 🙏

Thank you for making this video. It really did motivate me to keep wrestling because this is my first year and last week I had my first match and got pinned twice, and since then I've kinda been beating myself up about it. But after watching this video, you helped me understand that winning really isn't everything, and I'll only get better through experience. Thanks again Sam for being an inspiration to me

Such a good video man, I'm so impressed by the video quality

I’m so EXCITED for what you have next!! And thank you for giving us you’re wrestling experience. All you’re videos have always made me think what I can do better as a wrestler/ student! I’ve also wanted to start a channel of my own but not really if that makes sense because I suck at wrestling. 😂Anyways wishing you well man!✌🏼

I think you did an excellent job with the video and the wrestling. I graduated in 1974 and this brought back a lot of memories both good and bad. Keep up the good work you will go far whatever path you choose.

As a freshman that just began the conditioning grind for the first time in my life, this is such a well made and useful video. Thank you so much for making this!

bro your progression was amazing. i wanna be able to improve as much as you did. you’re awesome dude. inspired me to keep the drive

This got me pumped for my senior year I’m gonna get after it 🔥 thanks Sam great vid

The production and effort put into this is TOP NOTCH

Thank you brother, my senior year didnt go as played and i have been mentally beating myself up over it every second since then. I needed this thanks again!

This is my last year of kiddie school wrestling and I’ve had many moments where I’ve wanted to quit but it’s just the joy of learning that move, getting that pin, wrestling with your teammates is what makes me stay for the long run

What a great video, I have a similar experience as we wrestled the same years! Started as a freshmen and lost a lot. Miss it so much, made it to states my sophomore & Junior year. Both DNP. Fortunately thanks to god, hard work and the best team/coaches I was able to win the state championship my senior year and top off my wrestling experience!

so proud of u sam

Man I feel you this hit hard. I just graduated and miss it so much already. I got college to look forward to and hope you do too!

Seeing my school my home town and my everyday training room at 3:15 really is humbling. Saint paris graham is and always will be the best high school in the world. Being a JR in high school and wrestling varsity has been that most proud moment of my life. Thank you for making this video it makes me want to get up and wrestle for my family, Go falcons !❤️

yo shit i love you bro so inspired to stick with wrestling, freshman year in highschool thanks for this it helped me understand that as time goes on i’ll get better🙏🏽❤️

Yo this video was amazing and it really got me hungry for this season to come

Awesome vid kid! Miss my son in wrestling. He couldve went to state but it was really tough for him here in Cali. He wrestled in one of the toughest divisions in the state..the SWYL. It made him a good son. Proud of him no matter what and im sure your parents are the same. Thanks for giving me something cool to watch. Loved it👍👊

This is 1 of your best video's Sam. Life will keep coming at you faster from here on out. Use the urgency your coaches and partners have taught you the last few yrs. And Sam, keep taking those shots...

Admire your path kid, much respect. I still remember walking down to the mat room after my senior season had ended, in a way, I couldn't except it was over ...

Excellent advice. Time flies. Enjoy the moment and journey. Set your standards high and enjoy the process

Im a freshmen wrestler and im going into my first ever wrestling match in november can u wish me luck i could use it

This👌🏻 this is exactly what it feels like when you graduated and it hits you that you’ll never have an experience like that again this hit hard my guy 💯🐐

I made varsity my sophomore year and was winning a decent amount now it’s my last year as a senior , I feel way more powerful and confident to this sport now bro u can’t describe this feeling

Sam, you did awesome for having only started your freshman year! My oldest son just finished his HS wrestling career and is wrestling for Fresno State now and still loves the grind after 11 years of wrestling. My younger son will start his HS career next year with 10 years of wrestling experience (he is only in 8th grade). I just wish you started the age my kids started...you could have been a 4x State Champ judging by how you looked at just 4 years of wrestling. You did awesome my friend!!!! You should be proud of yourself!

During my 8th grade year i did a good job but lost at the end and now i finally noticed that i have to give it all now in my freshman year before it's too later and you are my motivation to be the best i can this year thank you man.

Thank you for the time and effort you have put into these videos I will miss the wrestling vlogs

This hit hard. I miss the grind, I miss the boys, I miss everything wrestling gave me. I’m in the exact same situation I’m in my first semester of college and all I want to do is relive my wrestling experience 😢.

My first year I did good because I was already athletic and wrestling 106 as a freshman and I got 1st place at districts, I went like 2-2 at regions. My sophomore year was rough, I moved up to 120 and barely had more wins than losses, I only one one match at regions. My junior year I started 120 and did pretty well most of the time but the weight cutting started catching up to me, It started with me not having energy in some matches but eventually I ended up in the hospital because of a hard practice. I had to move up to 132 for post season and was just hoping to get to regions, I ended up beating a senior in the semi finals and taking 2nd place, I got beat up at regions but at least I didn’t let a little adversity keep me in districts. Now I have one more year to prove my self, no senior in my weight class, no lack of experience, no next year, no excuses.

I’m coming back to this video and it’s crazy how time goes by quickly especially getting to experience wrestling

That's so true, winning ain't everything, it's the journey that matters

BEST WISHES IN YOUR FUTURE and BEST WISHES IN 2020!! GOD BLESS YOU!!! ALLL THE WAY FROM INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. LOVE WRESTLING....

Ay Sam, you are a talented and brilliant filmmaker, don't let anybody tell you otherwise. I just graduated in 2020 after four years of wrestling, and what you talked about hit different man. You have a bright future.

Great video!! Watch the whole video one thing I can say is that your determination and mindset of improvement really paid off . Hard work always pays off !!!

Great job on this video! I wrestled in high school, that was my only sport. The practices were(and still is) absolutely a "grind". The matches, one v one, yelling and screaming, one winner, one loser, everybody watching. For the rest of my life, wrestling gave me a certain confidence and self discipline, that I know I would never have, if I didn't wrestle. I served in the military right out of high school, of course push-ups, pull ups, sit-ups were a breeze and I scored the highest in my company. The confidence and self discipline would carry me through architecture school in college, and today as an owner of my own firm. I wrestled in high school over 45 years ago, greatest decision I ever made. Good luck in your life.

You are a winner on and off the matt. You didn't quit because that would be the easiest thing to do. Looking back I'm sure you are glad happy and proud you didn't quit and you should be proud very proud. You are an inspiration to everyone wather they wrestle or not.

God I love this sport so much, my Senior year is right around the corner! Here’s to one last go around!

I feel strangely nostalgic even though I just started high school

Most inspiring video I’ve seen about this sport.

Man this brings me back, I graduated in 2017 wrestles my whole life and still sucked my freshman year, only to become a legitimate contender senior year, this really hit home, thank you.

Hell of a video man💯

I’m 4 minutes in and Im missing it already, just graduated this year. I’m going up to the school tomorrow and getting on the mat, thanks for the video man.

This is rly cool video man I wrestle for Howell ur guys team is good and the video makes u think about wrestling in a deep way

This video gives me so much hope as a first year freshman, with no wins in the first semester. Thanks

Love it man good shit 👏🏽

awesome vid dude, i’m a junior at dunwoody high abt to go through my second year of wrestling this was rlly inspiring

I started wrestling at the age of 8 or 9.....It has been that long, my memory is there. Anyway, I wrestled through to college and then took up Judo. Wrestled and have done judo since then. Sam, you have a lot of life in front of you and you have a fantastic mind, vision and heart. You are a champion and you dont have anything to prove to me. Now at 46 I coach and havent competed for 12 years in anything but recovering from surgery. There isnt much of wrestling left after HS. But GRAPPLING is always there and with your wrestlers skills.....you will be amazing brother. Take it on. Peace.

Hey man I wrestled for Mount Pisgah, small private school like 15 mins from JC, just wanted to say you did great job embodying what wrestling is in high school in this video.

Best thing I ever took up. I was terrible my freshman year, but progressed each summer by lifting, going to camps, tournaments, etc. Eventually I won my district tournament twice, and won my regional tournament once. I made it to state but didn't place. I wanted to quit my freshman year because I was getting dominated by kids who weren't as strong or athletic as me. I'm so glad they made me keep going because I have never put in so much work into one sport in my life. This carried over into my real life. I think everyone should wrestle.

Dude this video was awesome. Really inspiring

Good job dude. I was wrestling coach at Grovetown high from 2018-2019 seasons. I there matside when you wrestled Torres. He's now on the cheer team at some college doing well for himself.

Love this!! Super proud :’)

Great video! I will cry many nights when my son's wrestling ends.

Dope video bro,it’s my first year of wrestling this year and I’m a freshman I hope my hard work will pay off like it did for you

I missed wrestling when it was over, had the opportunity to wrestle in college and now I’m a coach. Time flies, appreciate these moments

I'm about to start my sophomore season and it's my 2nd year of wrestling, I didnt win any matches last year either, but seeing you have the same issues and going to state gives me hope that one day I'll be the champ, and I'll work hard and savor the grind everyday

Wow great video really good this is my first year wrestling and iam a freshman so this video kinda of made me feel more confident if I stick with it and keep trying

This put me right in my feels. I just started my second to last season (Junior year) and I’ve got high hopes for myself. I love the sport too damn much.

Man this made me cry but it was definitely the motivation I needed to push through this season. Even though schools still not in session and probably won’t go back for me until late January possibly February, my team has teamed with another local high school and we are not conditioning and practicing together and we have our first tournament later this month. It’s my second season I pray this goes well.

The coach’s speech towards the end was inspirational.

This video brings back memories bro

you’ve really developed in your video editing/filming.