Isaac Balden, a passionate wrestler and true super fan of the sport, shares his athletic beginnings. Starting his wrestling journey in the Liberty High School youth program, he later transitioned to Pete’s — now known as Gold Rush. Throughout his youth, Isaac tried several sports, but none resonated with him quite like wrestling.

Committed to reaching great heights, Isaac expresses deep gratitude for both the SLAM and Gold Rush wrestling rooms. Surrounded by teammates who share his ambitions, he thrives in an environment that challenges him to improve every day. The high caliber of training partners continues to fuel his pursuit of Division I aspirations — a goal he’s determined to achieve.

Driven, focused, and mentally tough, Isaac approaches every practice and match with the same intensity and belief that define him both on and off the mat.

Conrick shares his start in wrestling at SLAM High School. Initially forced to choose a sport, he picked wrestling simply because it was indoors. What began as a practical choice quickly turned into a passion. Through dedication and perseverance, Conrick committed himself fully—joining a club, putting in off-season work, and grinding every day just to earn his place in one of Nevada’s most competitive high school wrestling rooms.

After high school, Conrick chose to attend UNLV, where he continues his wrestling journey as part of the university’s club program while pursuing a degree in sports media. Known for his big personality and strong communication skills, Conrick brings the same energy and discipline off the mat as he does on it. Already taking major steps toward his dream, he landed an interview with NCAA champion Carter Starocci—proving he’s wasting no time chasing his goals, just like a true wrestler.

Will, the first youth guest on the Caution Stalling Podcast, shares the inspiring story of his young but impressive wrestling journey. He talks about his move from Illinois to Las Vegas and how wrestling became a powerful outlet during a big life transition. Will started wrestling while living in Illinois, and after relocating, the sport helped him build friendships and find a sense of belonging—ultimately sparking a deep passion that still drives him today.

Being a National Champion, Will is more motivated than ever to grow and elevate his performance. He’s training with focus and intensity as he prepares for high school competition, aiming to become the best version of himself on and off the mat. During the episode, Will also opens up about one of the unique challenges he faces—finding opponents—due to his uncommon size for his age group. Despite the hurdles, his dedication and love for wrestling continue to push him forward.