Honestly it’s really weird how much hate Cayden gets. At the end of a day he’s just a dude documenting his wrestling journey, no hate, no drama, no ego.
The calendar keeps moving forward and yet people don't change...remember this wonderful quote by Teddy Roosevelt: It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
There's a little ego, but...a healthy amount. He's making money doing what a LOT of people before him did or right now, he's just making money, getting free gear, shoes, etc...and that makes people jealous. But he's also positive and encouraging. Don't like the "how does that really change their life, or what does that really matter," when talking about losing...but then he follows it up with a perfect message for kids. I don't know how you can be upset or hate this kid. Gotta win the big match though. Got a feeling he will next year.
Wrestlings a brutal sport, I can somewhat relate where I was ranked relatively high but went 1-2 in sectionals in HS and it took me awhile to accept that my season was over. W podcast, God will turn bad things into greater plans Cayden.
I was an all American, 6th in 1996 from YCP. Even my D3 accomplishment changed me. After years of such hard work and under achieving over and over again. I finally was able to say I did it. Gave me a confidence I don’t think I could have received any other way. Propelled my medical career. It’s all about your expectations. So for me, it was huge. And when I was on the podium with my broken nose, I still had a smirk of a smile on my face.
You made it to nationals which is more than most people will ever accomplish. Most people don’t even make it to states and you made it to nationals, you are a very good wrestler, and you will come back even better.
I applaud your goals and I know you are putting in a truckload of effort to pursue them. I'm not sure how many people have said this, but I'm a solid 10-15 years older than you guys, and I have to say the contribution you are making to the sport of wrestling is something that already echoes far and wide. You are approachable, informed, hardworking, and down to earth, and you do a great job. I hate to say this, but one thing few people ever talk about in wrestling, because it can hurt so much sometimes, is that the real gift that wrestling gives to those who compete is, unless you are an undefeated national and olympic champion beyond karelin's level, at some point the sport makes you work very hard for something you care deeply about, and it doesn't give it to you. That is the value, because it seasons you for life, and it means that, in the future, whenever something happens, you aren't completely blindsided by the discomfort, which is incredibly, incredibly valuable. I know it makes no sense, it never did to me for a long time. But the way you are handling yourself in these moments is the real gift. The sport of wrestling is full of intense d-bags who will behave like children for years when things don't go their way. It's practically the required culture of the sport. You are setting the example for the youngsters getting into the sport now, and sitting there, being composed, even though we all know it hurts terribly, is as positive a legacy as anybody can leave for the sport. Not all competitors are role models. You are being a real role model. I know hundreds if not thousands of guys who have wrestled, and I know far more All-Americans and national champions than i do role models from that group. Way to go.
Didn’t place at the biggest tournament and still takes pictures and gives autographs. Cayden is actually built different and is how we should aspire to be like.
The haters are clowns. What you’ve done for the sport of wrestling is unparalleled. Qualifying for NCAAs is no small feat either. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished and onto the next one 💪🏼
I have something to share with the podcast, and anyone reading this. I am a father of a wrestler. And not just any wrestler, literally the hardest working wrestler in his school and his club. His diet is perfect, he gets the perfect amount of sleep, he trains with the best coaches available. He wakes up early to lift, and his evening is dedicated to practice. He has given up all sports to focus on wrestling year round the last 2 years. This coming up summer there will be no vacation for him, he has a month long Purler Camp, ISI, and the Jordan Champ Camp he's doing twice. And with all the dedication the last few years he has become one of the state hammers and places in national tournaments often. He goes into every tournament knowing that he can win. He has the skills, drive, and strength to win every tournament. But heres my point: so do other guys. Hes not the only one who has dedicated everything to the sport. There is a short list of kids who work as hard as he does, and a short list of kids who have beat him in the last few years, but he has lost. Let your loses fuel your work ethic and give it everything you got every time, and strive for perfection, but as long as you did all that you can, be ok with the outcome. Great show today, and God Bless.
Crosby said it best. Cayden literally talks shit about nobody. Is literally nothing but positive n there's still ppl shitting on him. Can't win with these ppl but man they have to be so bitter n jealous to find hate for Cayden 😂
Cayden, As an old, former wrestling coach, I want to congratulate you on all of your hard work this year, both on the mat and off it! You have achieved something really unique in that you were able to qualify for D2 Nationals while growing your Social Media Footprint! I'm pretty sure you and Olivia Dunne are the only two to do both. Which brings me to my point... 1.) You can't have both! Not enough time in the day to grow your social media presence and become a national champ. Something has to give 2.) As hard as you have trained, and I'm guessing you trained harder than 90% of other wrestlers, you weren't able to commit 100% to this sport because of your social media endeavors. It's that simple 3.) I don't judge you at all for your performance. I am amazed you actually qualified, won a match, and was winning in both your losses with only 40 seconds or so to go! That is a testament to your positive attitude, hard work, and natural wrestling ability. Be proud of that and cherish it 4.) I haven't had the opportunity to watch your match, but I am assuming based on what you said, that you gave up position late in the match after shooting. I normally agree with being offensive late in the match when you are up but at the national tournament, no matter what division, you need to be smart, and sometimes aggressive stalling is the answer. 5.) Now my final point and I sure hope you read this comment. Those All-Americans and that National Champion on the podium definitely enjoyed the moment and will continue to enjoy their success! Don't pretend they didn't. I want you to feel really 'salty' about losing. You should and you have that right considering all of the hard work you put in. Obviously, the big man upstairs had other plans for you. You are meant to explode your social media presence and that is exactly what you are doing. Keep doing it and be relentless. Achieve in this arena what you didn't in the wrestling arena. It is right in front of you. Take it! 6.) Growth only happens when we experience Failure. More specifically, Growth only happens when we Learn from our Failures! I am confident you have and will continue to learn from it. 7.) Can't wait to see where your channel and product line goes from here!
Incredibly ignorant claim that his social media status is the reason he didn’t earn a national championship. He started this journey his sophomore year of high school and won a state title his senior year. Different levels of competition and commitment, sure, but you can’t deny the commitment. Is school next? You want him to take two classes a semester or something so that he can focus more on wrestling? Additionally, you contradicted your own criticism. You claim that you want him to keep growing his social media presence, yet blame that for his lack of success. The only way to “explode his social media presence” is to continue what he’s been doing, yet you claim that’s the reason he’s not a national champ. Lastly, the idea of “aggressive stalling” simply because it’s the national tournament goes against every _fiber_ of his being-wrestling not to lose is exactly how you lose! As a self-proclaimed former wrestling coach (and, thereby, I presume, wrestler), I’m sure he’d rather go out on his shield than wrestle timid and cautious when that’s not what got him here. “Aggressive stalling”, additionally, doesn’t work when you’re only up by one point, like he was in the first match
Crazy that this same shit happened to me this year. Lost in bloodround and didn’t make it to state. Shit hurt real bad because I genuinely had full confidence of making it and winning it. Cayden explaining what happened was almost identical to me. We both got 1 last chance Cayden let’s get it. And this had to have been a hard one for Crosby to film because I know he was thinking about all the other teammates losses but he didn’t wanna really say anything bad abt them lol
Wrestling is the toughest sport - when you step on the line you are alone out there and shoulder all responsibility for the win or loss. Post-season wrestling at all levels, especially at the high level you are wrestling at, requires a mental and strategic stamina that is indescribable. Everyone in the bracket wants the wins so bad, and all have put the time in to be at their peak physical shape. The micro decisions made in a fraction of a second are what separate wins and losses at this level, and the losses hurt worse than the joy of the win. The vast majority of wrestlers end their seasons with losses, its a constant of the sport. I give you so much respect for putting yourself out there and then documenting all of this for us to watch. Watching in real time what its like to be a college wrestler now, you have given a unique and valuable perspective on how hard this sport is. Good luck to you on the rest of your wrestling journey.
Dude keep pushing forward your day will come don't listen to the haters . This isn't not hate but was wondering have you thought about dropping down to 133 next yr or is the weight loss too much to handle , I feel you would destroy guys at that weight class.
I'm loving the positivity on Cayden side. Even in difficult and frustrating moments, he always sees the positivity in everything. Much love. You inspire me day by day. Keep it up Brother. 🙏🏿 “Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” ✝️
Came up short at D2s the last two years bro, respect tf out of you to continue to post and talk about it right after the tournament.Your going to get it don’t bro
Hate to say it but it is all about the Journey!! The hard work and journey that you have with your teammates, coaches etc.! The further away you get the more the journey will be appreciated!! Still talk with teammates 30 years later!! Work hard enjoy the ride, win or lose, if it is only about winning there are only 40 guys happy at end of year, D!, D2, D3, NAIA.
When you were talking about the AA not meaning a lot in the grand scheme of things, I think you are somewhat seeing the vanity in it all. Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 WEB Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment. [10] Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh; for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.
*watches podcast* Bro thinks he's Christian Pyles Hey man, congrats on the great season, sorry you didn't get the result you wanted. Better luck next year, you have a lot of people rooting for ya
Its really easy to be some guy sitting on a couch judging everyone who’s competing, but at the end of the day its wrestling, in any given match you dont really know what will happen. You slipped up and got caught. Its just how the sport works. Hella people who arent good enough at wrestling to even wrestle in college are always gonna judge. But they don’t matter, obviously
Good for Cayden not looking at those negative ass comments. Don't let these comments stop you from doing what you love man, These incels have no life. Luv ya Cayden
I personally dont like Cayden because he wins or he is an AA. I like him because he is one of us who also has the disipline to record it an show the world. As a wrestling Dad i will be extreemly if my sons turned out like him. Hard working and honest. If anybosy wants to hate on that then they are just jealousan full of cowardes probably never even been on a mat. Keep grinding young man its not the destination, its the journey
Let's put this into perspective. You won a Wisconsin State Title, you've done well a lot of events and beaten a lot of good guys. You have one year left too. Just do everything you can to finish as high as possible next year and leave you're career with no regrets.
Thanks for letting us watch your journey. You're a warrior and a great promoter of your college and for wrestling. Please come do a clinic at my school if you have the time.
i've lost too many matches to keep track. ofcourse we all want to win. but what i learned is that wrestling isn't about winning. wrestling is about wrestling. enjoying it and having fun. that's all that matters honestly.
huge Cayden fan, you are a great influence on my 1st year wrestling 6 year old. skill, hardworking, attitude, and good human everything I could ever hope my boy grows up with. Thank you for taking us along with you!
You'll be back and better than every brother.. keep your head up.. your still one of the best wrestlers in your weight class like you said it was your time yet..but your time is coming
Cayden, you don’t wrestle for anyone but yourself. Screw the haters. If you know in your heart you put 100% into your training and performance on the mat, you won no matter the outcome. You can get it next year.
Wrestlings a damn tough sport man. Only thing you can do is take the good with the bad and continue to grow. Senior year redemption is coming! Crosby 197 ncaa champ confirmed too haha
This is the realest. Most honest. True. Reaction video on the internet. I love this dude. I don’t care if you win another match ever. Thank you for being a true example of how to own and accept the results, regardless of the outcome. Sincerely, a 3x D2 heart break round loser. ❤
Wrestlings so brutal man. Losing at Nationals is hard. After the hardest season ever for me, I went 0-2 and it really, really sucks. For me, listening to all the reasons why I shouldn't be upset only makes it worse. It's okay to not be okay.
Well Cayden, you are a champion regardless of your wrestling accomplishments. Just the way that you hold yourself, and the positive words... Forget what the haters have to say, you're still the goat. Keep working, you should've been on the podium this year, but for sure next year, you'll more then likely be at the top of that podium. God bless you young brother. Stay humble, hungry and hard working (HHH)! ✊🙏🙏
Shitty that you had to end your season like that, Cayden. Sometimes, you can put everything you got into something and it still does not work out. I understand you feel shitty right now, but the amount of helping content you put out for the sport of wrestling is incredible! The fact that you know in your heart you could have easily won those matches you lost, shows that your improving. Fight on!!
Imagine being a high seed both years at nattys and choking out 0-2 both times. I know it hurts man and I can’t wait to see you storm the gates next year and take it all. I’m here for it man never give up never surrender 😤
Heartbroken for you not achieving your outcome goals. Mad respect for your dedication and sacrifices. Appreciate your thoughts in this podcast. Still rooting for you in whatever you do
Hey Cayden I hope u get a chance to respond to this. The way u lost is very similar to how one of my high school coaches lost. My coach was a d2 super regional champ and ranked #1 his senior year of college. He fell in the blood round both years. If u would like to talk to him let me know. He knows how u feel better then anyone else I believe
Cayden I doubt you read this and I’m certain you’ve heard this, but I’m going to say it anyway: The Brands’ talk about how had Spencer Lee not lost to Desanto his senior year he never would’ve been able to become the wrestler he is now. You lose and it sucks but you come back harder Cayden and remember that feeling!
"In the battle of life, it's not the critic that counts". These people not competing or training and wanna try and comment on your journey. Screw those folks (but hit the like button). I would read The Battle of Life poem and get back to it. Great season and enjoy your senior year.
I said this on instagram but I’ll say it here. But I’ll say it differently. It sucks, it’s okay to be sad, however, you’re a top wrestler. You know it, we know it, and your team knows it. You should be proud of being a multi time NCAA qualifier, not satisfied, and of course (I hope) you’re disappointed with your performance. Because you’re only going to be hungrier from here, you have a year, I don’t believe you’re finished, so wake up, get tf after it, you have nothing to lose or prove bro. Keep the aggression and work on it. Everyone gets caught, look at Messenbrink.
@clashofcombat Kyle Snyder , David Taylor & Jordan Buroughs all have great takes on set backs. I've found personally from my experiences in life. Ain't easily done but it hurts because it means something. I won't back away from that.
Cayden/Crosby I'm still rooting with yall NCAA champ is the goal but Olympic champ is the journey you got this, life is 70 years and you spend 12-30 of them wrestling, it's bigger than wrestling and your accomplishments besides your faith, family really don't mean anything in the end so hold your head high you got this shit
Cayden I know you are in a bad spot because your on a podcast were you are expected to say something. The best answer don't say anything. You sit there and down play and say even if I win it means nothing for my life and I'm sorry that's not cool. Because if you win you would be up there And it would be the best thing since sliced bread. Stop being happy to be there if you want to be a national champion. Your better than every cat on that podium . I believe that but you have to actually believe that. Do you think Spencer Lee or Bassitt would get up there and say it means nothing if I win or lose. Stop being happy to be there and be happy you have another season to go get this national championship you deserve because when you win the national championship it will help your podcast . It will help you moving forward. Stop making a joke of this and get serious. I feel like I believe in you can win a national title more than you and that's crazy. Don't down play this loss use it to fuel your fire for moving forward. Go get this shit done.
I thought you wrestled pretty tough. Seemed like the guys you wrestled had great performances to get the Ws tbh. That happens sometimes. You’re doing great things for wrestling. I enjoy following your process.
Cayden, you may not want to hear this but wrestling is an unforgiving sport. Anyone that has put in half the effort you put in to your training would understand how crushed you feel right now. I get it. I really think you are the best in the country when you wrestle your match and you just didn’t in those matches. You know you are better than that performance you displayed. But it happened. Get over it, and train like the champion we know you are capable of being.
Cayden proves it doesn't take a medal to be the best wrestler. He must've been so frustrated as he walked off the mat, yet he took the time to put his fans first, signing autographs, taking pictures and talking with them. That is what makes Cayden the #1 wrestler.
A little advice: If you lose the same way a few times, it likely is a mindset, strategy, or technique error. While it can be helpful to say it was not your time, adjustments can be made.
In a big tournament especially when everyone is good your up late stall your ass off at the end of the match change your mindset you don't always need to attack. I think last year was worse than this year for you guys as a team. Adams state took 3 all 3 placed. School of mines 1 kid 1 second. Colorado mesa took 6 kids scored 6 points. Your off season needs to improve because you are right there not just placing but winning it all.
Stay hard and keep hammering man! don't over think it and use it for fuel for next year. Never dwell on the past and look in the rearview mirror, focus on the road ahead. Don't worry about the haters, generally they are the ones who never accomplished anything or have ever done anything in their lives.
Love you my guy sometimes we lose and win you gonna get it next year my boy 🦾 Don’t let anything stop you Ive watch you since your senior year in high school Love from okc
This sport is physically and mentally breaking, I’m a ref coach and a college wrestler myself. Let me tell you it’s been a brutal year. I feel Cayden’s pain and I also respect him for being so stand up about it and facing it head on. Wish the best for my guy, still has another year to win a title
Wrestling is one of the toughest sports there is. If you apply the grit that you learned there to your career, you will be successful beyond your dreams.
Thanks for putting your-self out there. Being willing to let all know where you are. Disappointed for you ( not in you) keep your head up high. You don't have to defend yourself to any online hate. Your passion for the sport is great. You are a great representative of our sport.
It happens Cayden, I watched a lot of crazy upsets and results this year. Just keep going. My 9 year old watches your content, he's a good wrestler, a great one actually....doesn't get first at the big tournaments but always battles through and makes me proud. One day you will be a coach for these young kids. These results don't define you as a wrestler, your reaction to it will. Any given day you could have shown up and took home gold. It just wasn't your day.
Win our lose you still have our respect for putting your all out there on the mat, forget the haters you have so many fans and wrestlers rooting for you and your journey. Wrestling is a damn hard sport no matter how good you get, we love you and the sport cayden. Keep it up🔥🔥🔥
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Honestly it’s really weird how much hate Cayden gets. At the end of a day he’s just a dude documenting his wrestling journey, no hate, no drama, no ego.
well said
I hardly see hate towards him
Whoever hates is just jealous.
The calendar keeps moving forward and yet people don't change...remember this wonderful quote by Teddy Roosevelt:
It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.
There's a little ego, but...a healthy amount. He's making money doing what a LOT of people before him did or right now, he's just making money, getting free gear, shoes, etc...and that makes people jealous.
But he's also positive and encouraging.
Don't like the "how does that really change their life, or what does that really matter," when talking about losing...but then he follows it up with a perfect message for kids. I don't know how you can be upset or hate this kid.
Gotta win the big match though. Got a feeling he will next year.
The amount of self control to sign autographs after losing that is something I wish I had
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“If a wrestling match is the worst thing to happen to me then im blessed.”
-David Carr
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Hell yeah
Wrestlings a brutal sport, I can somewhat relate where I was ranked relatively high but went 1-2 in sectionals in HS and it took me awhile to accept that my season was over. W podcast, God will turn bad things into greater plans Cayden.
Auto-like because of the Ippo pfp 🔥🔥
@@kolliskollis YUHHHH💪
the awkwardness of this podcast really shows the pain and the realness of losing. always keeping it real
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I was an all American, 6th in 1996 from YCP. Even my D3 accomplishment changed me. After years of such hard work and under achieving over and over again. I finally was able to say I did it. Gave me a confidence I don’t think I could have received any other way. Propelled my medical career. It’s all about your expectations. So for me, it was huge. And when I was on the podium with my broken nose, I still had a smirk of a smile on my face.
I’ve won a national title and trust me after a week nothing changes results don’t define you
@@andreusbond3880not trying to be mean but you have not won a nationals before don’t lie. you wrestle in college but you did not win
@@SullyProdz how much you wanna bet? look my name up
@@SullyProdzlook my name up and get back to me. Also stop using someone else name for your profile use yourself
@@SullyProdznah he did but it’s NAIA, which is the worst collegiate division
You made it to nationals which is more than most people will ever accomplish. Most people don’t even make it to states and you made it to nationals, you are a very good wrestler, and you will come back even better.
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I applaud your goals and I know you are putting in a truckload of effort to pursue them. I'm not sure how many people have said this, but I'm a solid 10-15 years older than you guys, and I have to say the contribution you are making to the sport of wrestling is something that already echoes far and wide. You are approachable, informed, hardworking, and down to earth, and you do a great job.
I hate to say this, but one thing few people ever talk about in wrestling, because it can hurt so much sometimes, is that the real gift that wrestling gives to those who compete is, unless you are an undefeated national and olympic champion beyond karelin's level, at some point the sport makes you work very hard for something you care deeply about, and it doesn't give it to you. That is the value, because it seasons you for life, and it means that, in the future, whenever something happens, you aren't completely blindsided by the discomfort, which is incredibly, incredibly valuable.
I know it makes no sense, it never did to me for a long time. But the way you are handling yourself in these moments is the real gift. The sport of wrestling is full of intense d-bags who will behave like children for years when things don't go their way. It's practically the required culture of the sport. You are setting the example for the youngsters getting into the sport now, and sitting there, being composed, even though we all know it hurts terribly, is as positive a legacy as anybody can leave for the sport. Not all competitors are role models. You are being a real role model. I know hundreds if not thousands of guys who have wrestled, and I know far more All-Americans and national champions than i do role models from that group. Way to go.
"I needed those experiences for what's to come"- yeah, I f with that too.
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Didn’t place at the biggest tournament and still takes pictures and gives autographs. Cayden is actually built different and is how we should aspire to be like.
The haters are clowns. What you’ve done for the sport of wrestling is unparalleled. Qualifying for NCAAs is no small feat either. Be proud of what you’ve accomplished and onto the next one 💪🏼
I have something to share with the podcast, and anyone reading this. I am a father of a wrestler. And not just any wrestler, literally the hardest working wrestler in his school and his club. His diet is perfect, he gets the perfect amount of sleep, he trains with the best coaches available. He wakes up early to lift, and his evening is dedicated to practice. He has given up all sports to focus on wrestling year round the last 2 years. This coming up summer there will be no vacation for him, he has a month long Purler Camp, ISI, and the Jordan Champ Camp he's doing twice. And with all the dedication the last few years he has become one of the state hammers and places in national tournaments often. He goes into every tournament knowing that he can win. He has the skills, drive, and strength to win every tournament. But heres my point: so do other guys. Hes not the only one who has dedicated everything to the sport. There is a short list of kids who work as hard as he does, and a short list of kids who have beat him in the last few years, but he has lost. Let your loses fuel your work ethic and give it everything you got every time, and strive for perfection, but as long as you did all that you can, be ok with the outcome. Great show today, and God Bless.
This is why the lessons of wrestling run so much deeper than any other sport IMO!!! well said...
Young man, you lost a match, big deal. You will either try again or quit. It's that simple, stop over analyzing and move forward one way or the other.
It’s a competition, not a guarantee. We’ve all been there before. Keep grinding man
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Those haters are just jealous Cayden. Keep doing what you're doing. You're awesome for the sport!
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Crosby said it best. Cayden literally talks shit about nobody. Is literally nothing but positive n there's still ppl shitting on him. Can't win with these ppl but man they have to be so bitter n jealous to find hate for Cayden 😂
Cayden,
As an old, former wrestling coach, I want to congratulate you on all of your hard work this year, both on the mat and off it! You have achieved something really unique in that you were able to qualify for D2 Nationals while growing your Social Media Footprint! I'm pretty sure you and Olivia Dunne are the only two to do both. Which brings me to my point...
1.) You can't have both! Not enough time in the day to grow your social media presence and become a national champ. Something has to give
2.) As hard as you have trained, and I'm guessing you trained harder than 90% of other wrestlers, you weren't able to commit 100% to this sport because of your social media endeavors. It's that simple
3.) I don't judge you at all for your performance. I am amazed you actually qualified, won a match, and was winning in both your losses with only 40 seconds or so to go! That is a testament to your positive attitude, hard work, and natural wrestling ability. Be proud of that and cherish it
4.) I haven't had the opportunity to watch your match, but I am assuming based on what you said, that you gave up position late in the match after shooting. I normally agree with being offensive late in the match when you are up but at the national tournament, no matter what division, you need to be smart, and sometimes aggressive stalling is the answer.
5.) Now my final point and I sure hope you read this comment. Those All-Americans and that National Champion on the podium definitely enjoyed the moment and will continue to enjoy their success! Don't pretend they didn't. I want you to feel really 'salty' about losing. You should and you have that right considering all of the hard work you put in. Obviously, the big man upstairs had other plans for you. You are meant to explode your social media presence and that is exactly what you are doing. Keep doing it and be relentless. Achieve in this arena what you didn't in the wrestling arena. It is right in front of you. Take it!
6.) Growth only happens when we experience Failure. More specifically, Growth only happens when we Learn from our Failures! I am confident you have and will continue to learn from it.
7.) Can't wait to see where your channel and product line goes from here!
Incredibly ignorant claim that his social media status is the reason he didn’t earn a national championship. He started this journey his sophomore year of high school and won a state title his senior year. Different levels of competition and commitment, sure, but you can’t deny the commitment. Is school next? You want him to take two classes a semester or something so that he can focus more on wrestling?
Additionally, you contradicted your own criticism. You claim that you want him to keep growing his social media presence, yet blame that for his lack of success. The only way to “explode his social media presence” is to continue what he’s been doing, yet you claim that’s the reason he’s not a national champ.
Lastly, the idea of “aggressive stalling” simply because it’s the national tournament goes against every _fiber_ of his being-wrestling not to lose is exactly how you lose! As a self-proclaimed former wrestling coach (and, thereby, I presume, wrestler), I’m sure he’d rather go out on his shield than wrestle timid and cautious when that’s not what got him here. “Aggressive stalling”, additionally, doesn’t work when you’re only up by one point, like he was in the first match
Anyone who wanted to see this incredibly good dude fail was showing their own hand: jealous coward
There alway haters of successful people. Keep your head up Cayden and keep working hard.
Crazy that this same shit happened to me this year. Lost in bloodround and didn’t make it to state. Shit hurt real bad because I genuinely had full confidence of making it and winning it. Cayden explaining what happened was almost identical to me. We both got 1 last chance Cayden let’s get it. And this had to have been a hard one for Crosby to film because I know he was thinking about all the other teammates losses but he didn’t wanna really say anything bad abt them lol
Keep doing you win or lose, your doing amazing for our sport.
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countdown to crosby's ncaa championship starts now
Too ez
Wrestling is the toughest sport - when you step on the line you are alone out there and shoulder all responsibility for the win or loss. Post-season wrestling at all levels, especially at the high level you are wrestling at, requires a mental and strategic stamina that is indescribable. Everyone in the bracket wants the wins so bad, and all have put the time in to be at their peak physical shape. The micro decisions made in a fraction of a second are what separate wins and losses at this level, and the losses hurt worse than the joy of the win.
The vast majority of wrestlers end their seasons with losses, its a constant of the sport. I give you so much respect for putting yourself out there and then documenting all of this for us to watch. Watching in real time what its like to be a college wrestler now, you have given a unique and valuable perspective on how hard this sport is. Good luck to you on the rest of your wrestling journey.
No matter what I'll look at cayden as the person who made me fall in love with wrestling
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Hell of a nationals. Keep your head up high Cayden! Parkside forever
Cayden's comeback gonna be legendary
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Dude keep pushing forward your day will come don't listen to the haters . This isn't not hate but was wondering have you thought about dropping down to 133 next yr or is the weight loss too much to handle , I feel you would destroy guys at that weight class.
I'm loving the positivity on Cayden side. Even in difficult and frustrating moments, he always sees the positivity in everything. Much love. You inspire me day by day. Keep it up Brother. 🙏🏿
“Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will succeed.” ✝️
Came up short at D2s the last two years bro, respect tf out of you to continue to post and talk about it right after the tournament.Your going to get it don’t bro
Hate to say it but it is all about the Journey!! The hard work and journey that you have with your teammates, coaches etc.! The further away you get the more the journey will be appreciated!! Still talk with teammates 30 years later!! Work hard enjoy the ride, win or lose, if it is only about winning there are only 40 guys happy at end of year, D!, D2, D3, NAIA.
When you were talking about the AA not meaning a lot in the grand scheme of things, I think you are somewhat seeing the vanity in it all.
Ecclesiastes 11:9-10 WEB
Rejoice, young man, in your youth, and let your heart cheer you in the days of your youth, and walk in the ways of your heart, and in the sight of your eyes; but know that for all these things God will bring you into judgment.
[10] Therefore remove sorrow from your heart, and put away evil from your flesh; for youth and the dawn of life are vanity.
National Qualifier! Let that sink in. None of your detractors can say that about themselves.
*watches podcast*
Bro thinks he's Christian Pyles
Hey man, congrats on the great season, sorry you didn't get the result you wanted. Better luck next year, you have a lot of people rooting for ya
Its really easy to be some guy sitting on a couch judging everyone who’s competing, but at the end of the day its wrestling, in any given match you dont really know what will happen. You slipped up and got caught. Its just how the sport works. Hella people who arent good enough at wrestling to even wrestle in college are always gonna judge. But they don’t matter, obviously
Good for Cayden not looking at those negative ass comments. Don't let these comments stop you from doing what you love man, These incels have no life. Luv ya Cayden
I personally dont like Cayden because he wins or he is an AA. I like him because he is one of us who also has the disipline to record it an show the world. As a wrestling Dad i will be extreemly if my sons turned out like him. Hard working and honest. If anybosy wants to hate on that then they are just jealousan full of cowardes probably never even been on a mat. Keep grinding young man its not the destination, its the journey
It’s jealousy, I’m 45 but I know if I was his age I would’ve “hated” out of jealousy
Let's put this into perspective. You won a Wisconsin State Title, you've done well a lot of events and beaten a lot of good guys. You have one year left too. Just do everything you can to finish as high as possible next year and leave you're career with no regrets.
Thanks for letting us watch your journey. You're a warrior and a great promoter of your college and for wrestling. Please come do a clinic at my school if you have the time.
i've lost too many matches to keep track. ofcourse we all want to win. but what i learned is that wrestling isn't about winning. wrestling is about wrestling. enjoying it and having fun. that's all that matters honestly.
huge Cayden fan, you are a great influence on my 1st year wrestling 6 year old. skill, hardworking, attitude, and good human everything I could ever hope my boy grows up with. Thank you for taking us along with you!
That’s the problem Damn Near doesn’t win matches kid ……
Your influence on the sport is no longer dependent on how you perform in your own wrestling career.
Keep your head up Cayden. You have way more support than you realize. Hard work will pay off in the end.
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I always chose bottom if I was up because if I was to lose they had to earn it. Depending on the coin flip of course
Cayden angel flores is a good wrestler and you and him were a good match I know him it was so cool watching one of my idols wrestle some one I know
honestly dont understand the hate for him, hes never negatively and hes helping to grow the sport.
You'll be back and better than every brother.. keep your head up.. your still one of the best wrestlers in your weight class like you said it was your time yet..but your time is coming
Cayden, you don’t wrestle for anyone but yourself. Screw the haters. If you know in your heart you put 100% into your training and performance on the mat, you won no matter the outcome. You can get it next year.
Cayden just keep doing you and come back stronger and better than ever next year
Will do🙏
Fuck the haters. Keep going.
No hate ,its really hard to dedicate your life to two things
no matter what cayden is an inspiration and always will be to real wrestlers.
Through the ups and downs we will always love you and what you do for the sport of wrestling. ❤
Been watching you since the beginning buddy
Wrestlings a damn tough sport man. Only thing you can do is take the good with the bad and continue to grow. Senior year redemption is coming! Crosby 197 ncaa champ confirmed too haha
Yessir haha
This is the realest. Most honest. True. Reaction video on the internet. I love this dude. I don’t care if you win another match ever. Thank you for being a true example of how to own and accept the results, regardless of the outcome. Sincerely, a 3x D2 heart break round loser. ❤
Wrestlings so brutal man. Losing at Nationals is hard. After the hardest season ever for me, I went 0-2 and it really, really sucks. For me, listening to all the reasons why I shouldn't be upset only makes it worse. It's okay to not be okay.
Well Cayden, you are a champion regardless of your wrestling accomplishments. Just the way that you hold yourself, and the positive words... Forget what the haters have to say, you're still the goat. Keep working, you should've been on the podium this year, but for sure next year, you'll more then likely be at the top of that podium. God bless you young brother. Stay humble, hungry and hard working (HHH)! ✊🙏🙏
Who’s hating? Brother’s literally out here just doin his best.
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Shitty that you had to end your season like that, Cayden. Sometimes, you can put everything you got into something and it still does not work out. I understand you feel shitty right now, but the amount of helping content you put out for the sport of wrestling is incredible! The fact that you know in your heart you could have easily won those matches you lost, shows that your improving. Fight on!!
Imagine being a high seed both years at nattys and choking out 0-2 both times. I know it hurts man and I can’t wait to see you storm the gates next year and take it all. I’m here for it man never give up never surrender 😤
Could’ve structured the first part of that sentence a LOT better.
@@xzjayz7925no kidding damn
Heartbroken for you not achieving your outcome goals. Mad respect for your dedication and sacrifices. Appreciate your thoughts in this podcast. Still rooting for you in whatever you do
love you crosby
I love you more
22:00 too funny, strait out of a show
Hey Cayden I hope u get a chance to respond to this. The way u lost is very similar to how one of my high school coaches lost. My coach was a d2 super regional champ and ranked #1 his senior year of college. He fell in the blood round both years. If u would like to talk to him let me know. He knows how u feel better then anyone else I believe
Was this Caydens last year of college wrestling?
One more
Cayden I doubt you read this and I’m certain you’ve heard this, but I’m going to say it anyway:
The Brands’ talk about how had Spencer Lee not lost to Desanto his senior year he never would’ve been able to become the wrestler he is now.
You lose and it sucks but you come back harder Cayden and remember that feeling!
"In the battle of life, it's not the critic that counts". These people not competing or training and wanna try and comment on your journey. Screw those folks (but hit the like button). I would read The Battle of Life poem and get back to it. Great season and enjoy your senior year.
I said this on instagram but I’ll say it here. But I’ll say it differently. It sucks, it’s okay to be sad, however, you’re a top wrestler. You know it, we know it, and your team knows it. You should be proud of being a multi time NCAA qualifier, not satisfied, and of course (I hope) you’re disappointed with your performance. Because you’re only going to be hungrier from here, you have a year, I don’t believe you’re finished, so wake up, get tf after it, you have nothing to lose or prove bro. Keep the aggression and work on it. Everyone gets caught, look at Messenbrink.
Its a beautiful and brutal sport
So true
@clashofcombat Kyle Snyder , David Taylor & Jordan Buroughs all have great takes on set backs. I've found personally from my experiences in life. Ain't easily done but it hurts because it means something. I won't back away from that.
How many more year of eligibility do you have left?
1
Cayden/Crosby I'm still rooting with yall NCAA champ is the goal but Olympic champ is the journey you got this, life is 70 years and you spend 12-30 of them wrestling, it's bigger than wrestling and your accomplishments besides your faith, family really don't mean anything in the end so hold your head high you got this shit
Cayden I know you are in a bad spot because your on a podcast were you are expected to say something. The best answer don't say anything. You sit there and down play and say even if I win it means nothing for my life and I'm sorry that's not cool. Because if you win you would be up there And it would be the best thing since sliced bread. Stop being happy to be there if you want to be a national champion. Your better than every cat on that podium . I believe that but you have to actually believe that. Do you think Spencer Lee or Bassitt would get up there and say it means nothing if I win or lose. Stop being happy to be there and be happy you have another season to go get this national championship you deserve because when you win the national championship it will help your podcast . It will help you moving forward. Stop making a joke of this and get serious. I feel like I believe in you can win a national title more than you and that's crazy. Don't down play this loss use it to fuel your fire for moving forward. Go get this shit done.
Cayden can come back.
Losing sucks...but we always learn from the experience.
I thought you wrestled pretty tough.
Seemed like the guys you wrestled had great performances to get the Ws tbh. That happens sometimes.
You’re doing great things for wrestling. I enjoy following your process.
Cayden, you may not want to hear this but wrestling is an unforgiving sport. Anyone that has put in half the effort you put in to your training would understand how crushed you feel right now. I get it. I really think you are the best in the country when you wrestle your match and you just didn’t in those matches. You know you are better than that performance you displayed. But it happened. Get over it, and train like the champion we know you are capable of being.
Cayden proves it doesn't take a medal to be the best wrestler. He must've been so frustrated as he walked off the mat, yet he took the time to put his fans first, signing autographs, taking pictures and talking with them. That is what makes Cayden the #1 wrestler.
A little advice: If you lose the same way a few times, it likely is a mindset, strategy, or technique error. While it can be helpful to say it was not your time, adjustments can be made.
In a big tournament especially when everyone is good your up late stall your ass off at the end of the match change your mindset you don't always need to attack. I think last year was worse than this year for you guys as a team. Adams state took 3 all 3 placed. School of mines 1 kid 1 second. Colorado mesa took 6 kids scored 6 points. Your off season needs to improve because you are right there not just placing but winning it all.
College wrestling is a tough sport at all levels! You're faith is what will see you thru! You still wake up a human reguardless of wins& losses! NEXT?
Stay hard and keep hammering man! don't over think it and use it for fuel for next year. Never dwell on the past and look in the rearview mirror, focus on the road ahead. Don't worry about the haters, generally they are the ones who never accomplished anything or have ever done anything in their lives.
This is real bro
Love you my guy sometimes we lose and win you gonna get it next year my boy 🦾
Don’t let anything stop you Ive watch you since your senior year in high school
Love from okc
This sport is physically and mentally breaking, I’m a ref coach and a college wrestler myself. Let me tell you it’s been a brutal year. I feel Cayden’s pain and I also respect him for being so stand up about it and facing it head on. Wish the best for my guy, still has another year to win a title
In my mind it comes down to 1 thing. Deep down, Who wants that win more. The other guy wanted it more and made it happen.
Wrestling is one of the toughest sports there is. If you apply the grit that you learned there to your career, you will be successful beyond your dreams.
Cayden wrestled great those guys literally only beat you 30 sec of the whole match so good job.
Thanks for putting your-self out there. Being willing to let all know where you are. Disappointed for you ( not in you) keep your head up high. You don't have to defend yourself to any online hate. Your passion for the sport is great. You are a great representative of our sport.
Keep grinding Cayden, don't let any of the negativity do anything but charge your battery to continue forward!
Don’t dwell on it, just get back on your horse and grind. You’ll win it all next year
It happens Cayden, I watched a lot of crazy upsets and results this year. Just keep going. My 9 year old watches your content, he's a good wrestler, a great one actually....doesn't get first at the big tournaments but always battles through and makes me proud. One day you will be a coach for these young kids. These results don't define you as a wrestler, your reaction to it will. Any given day you could have shown up and took home gold. It just wasn't your day.
I understand what cayden is saying. A lot of people won’t.
Win our lose you still have our respect for putting your all out there on the mat, forget the haters you have so many fans and wrestlers rooting for you and your journey. Wrestling is a damn hard sport no matter how good you get, we love you and the sport cayden. Keep it up🔥🔥🔥
LEGIT AF🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Great perspective and humility. Positivity is so powerful✊🏻
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Maybe this was the hurdle you needed to finally propel you to getting the natty. Keep going 💪
To even do this pod shows you have character.
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As a wrestler and current coach, remember that success is not measured by wins and loses. Let that sink in .
Def bigger than wrestling
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