075: Jayce Cappello

Jayce Cappello didn't grow up as an elite year-round wrestler. He was a baseball player who got serious about wrestling entering high school. Now he's chasing an NJ State Championship.

Toms River East standout Jayce Cappello joins New Jersey Mat Chat to talk about his rapid rise in New Jersey high school wrestling, balancing two sports, and why he's choosing wrestling as the path he wants to pursue at the next level.

Jayce entered his freshman season with virtually no expectations—and ended it wrestling at the NJ State Championships. After placing the following year, he's entering his junior season with a completely different mindset.

In this episode:

⚾ Growing up as a serious baseball player

🤼 When he realized he could be really good at wrestling

🔥 Making States as a freshman

💪 How athleticism, scrambling and conditioning helped close the experience gap

⚾ Balancing high school baseball with year-round wrestling

❤️ Why he ultimately fell in love with wrestling

🎓 Choosing wrestling over baseball if he gets the opportunity in college

🤼 Training at Shore Thing and Top Dog