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.

🎧 Leadership. Discipline. NJ pride.

📍 Delran Wrestling | 🎓 Princeton University

🤼‍♂️ Built in New Jersey.

00:00 – NJ Wrestling Officials Needed (Quick PSA)

01:00 – Meet Jackson Weller | Delran Wrestling Leader

01:25 – Delran Wrestling 2025 Outlook & Key Returners

02:20 – What Being a Team Captain Really Means

02:50 – Training Partners & Practice Room Culture

03:05 – Princeton Commitment Story (Recruiting Breakdown)

04:10 – Final 3 Schools: Princeton, Penn, Cornell

04:25 – GPA, Academics & Engineering Goals

04:55 – Folkstyle vs Freestyle: Which Do You Prefer?

05:20 – Training Differences: HS Season vs Freestyle Season

05:55 – Weigh-Ins, Diet & Cutting Weight the Smart Way

06:35 – Pre-Match Routine & Mental Prep

07:10 – Music Before Matches (What’s on the Playlist?)

07:40 – Wrestling With Dad on the Coaching Staff

08:20 – “My Mom Knows More Wrestling Than Most People”

09:10 – Describing Coach Marty in One Word

10:10 – Rivals, Pressure & Chasing State Titles

11:20 – Advice for Young Wrestlers Watching

12:35 – Public School Pride

13:44 – Be part of the journey

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