New Jersey Mat Chat

Two brothers. One path. And now… it’s their turn.The Ross Twins (Thomas & John) join New Jersey Mat Chat to talk about their journey, their bond, and what’s next as they prepare to enter one of the toughest wrestling rooms in the country at CBA.This episode goes deeper than wrestling:• Growing up as twins• Battling serious health issues early in life• Choosing the right high school program• Competing against each other for a spot• Their mindset heading into high school wrestlingFrom the mat to life outside the sport, this is a real look at two young wrestlers with big goals — and the discipline to back it up.If you follow NJ wrestling… remember the name.🤼‍♂️ Ross Twins📍 Christian Brothers Academy (CBA)🧠 Mindset • Brotherhood • Future00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA00:47 – Meet the Ross Twins (Thomas & John)00:58 – Being Twins: Who’s Older?01:48 – Growing Up Together (and Apart in the Hospital)02:05 – 12 Surgeries & Early Health Battle03:31 – Different Personalities & Interests05:25 – Choosing CBA Over Other Schools06:44 – Why They Chose CBA (Academics + Wrestling)07:02 – First Impressions of Coaches & Training07:20 – Current Weights & Future Lineup Questions09:35 – Team Lineup Speculation & Competition10:15 – Who Starts? Competing With Your Twin11:29 – Brother Rivalry: Who’s Better?11:30 – Strengths & Wrestling Styles Compared12:17 – Training at Triumph Wrestling12:38 – Freestyle vs Folkstyle Preferences13:09 – Thoughts on Greco Wrestling13:52 – Looking Ahead to High School Competition15:05 – Ironman vs Powerade (Big Tournament Goals)16:04 – Life Outside Wrestling (Hobbies & Interests)17:06 – Beach Life & Personality Differences17:11 – Wrestlers They Look Up To19:26 – Growing Up as Twins (Life Moments)20:54 – Injuries & Setbacks22:26 – Freshman Year Goals (State Titles)23:14 – Style Breakdown & Readiness for HS24:06 – Confidence vs Reality at Next Level25:21 – Wrestling Maturity & Growth26:22 – Brotherhood of Wrestling27:28 – Future: College, NIL & Careers29:02 – Money, Goals & Long-Term Thinking30:30 – Confidence, Mindset & Expectations30:34 – Incoming CBA Talent & Team Outlook31:26 – Calling Out the Shore Conference31:49 – Final Thoughts & Outro

Ricky DiLorenzo breaks down his journey from a lightly competing youth wrestler to a New Jersey state placer and one of the toughest competitors in the state.In this episode, we cover:• His rise at Toms River East• The impact of Coach Mark Gray on the program• Why he doesn’t overcomplicate training• Balancing a 4.6 GPA with high-level wrestling• His state tournament run (and tough losses)• The mindset shift needed to go from placer → championThis one is different — no hype, no fluff. Just a wrestler who keeps it simple… and gets results.🤼‍♂️ NJ Wrestling📍 Toms River East🧠 Discipline • Consistency • Development00:00 – Show Open & NJ Officials PSA00:46 – Meet Ricky DiLorenzo01:08 – Early Wrestling & Limited Competition01:53 – Considering Leaving for CBA02:20 – Coaching Changes at Toms River East03:04 – Impact of Coach Mark Gray04:02 – Freshman Year Injury (Fractured Elbow)04:18 – Sophomore Year Breakout (4th in NJ)04:50 – Offseason Approach: “Just Keep Working”05:46 – Team Culture Shift Under Coach Gray07:20 – Shore Conference & Tough Competition Ahead07:56 – Leadership Style: Lead by Example08:16 – Practice Habits & Routine09:18 – Family Support & Wrestling Background09:47 – Academics: 4.6 GPA & School Balance10:15 – College Options: Ivy vs Big Ten11:03 – Strength Training & Old School Approach11:49 – Weight Management & Nutrition12:17 – Offseason Training & Workout Partners12:54 – Freestyle vs Folkstyle Debate13:56 – Problems with Rules: Control & Stalling14:47 – Would He Change Anything About Wrestling?15:40 – Life Outside Wrestling16:14 – Personality, Popularity & Staying Grounded16:54 – Teammates & Training Partners18:00 – When He Started Wrestling18:18 – Future in MMA?19:03 – College Goals: All-American → National Champ20:06 – Long-Term Plans (Law Enforcement)21:00 – Shoutouts & Support System21:57 – Season Recap: District Title → Regions Loss22:17 – State Tournament Loss to Greyson Pettit23:00 – Backside Matches & Tough Losses23:59 – Finishing 7th in NJ24:59 – Mental Lessons from States25:38 – Final Reflections & Moving Forward26:28 – Outro