Full of energy and determination, Raylynn Woods joins the Caution Stalling podcast to share her wrestling journey. She takes us through the proud Woods tradition, her climb to the State tournament, and the lessons learned from tough losses along the way. By drilling with boys in the room, she’s pushed herself to become the best version of who she can be—embracing every challenge as fuel for growth.

As the first girl in the Woods bloodline to wrestle, Raylynn reflects on the challenges of proving she belonged in a sport often dominated by boys. Wrestling has been her passion since childhood, and by carving her own path, she’s opened the door for future generations in her family to follow.

Raylynn is far from finished. She openly acknowledges her accomplishments—being ranked and winning State—as important milestones, but not the final destination. Her focus remains on development, improvement, and the pursuit of bigger goals. With her sights set on Division I wrestling, Raylynn’s story is one of grit, resilience, the relentless pursuit of excellence and even a small town girl can do it!

Christian shares how baseball runs in his bloodline, shaping his beginnings in the sport. He reflects on his high school days at Las Vegas High, giving credit and appreciation to several teammates and to Coach Thomas for their influence along the way.

His collegiate path was anything but straightforward. Christian recalls his first stop at College of the Desert, where he earned the starting job but struggled mentally without the guidance of a mentor. The absence of that support made it difficult to grow as a student-athlete, and ultimately, it cost him his spot.

Determined to keep going, Christian moved on to CSN. He redshirted in hopes of being the best candidate for year two, but he also acknowledges the mistakes that eventually led to his dismissal from the program. After a period of reflection and nearly walking away from the game, he found one last opportunity with Cerro Coso. There, Christian took his final at-bat, leaning on his greatest strength—experience and maturity—while building meaningful bonds with his teammates.

Christian’s story is one of ups, downs, and resilience. It’s a reminder that growth often comes from the struggles, and maturity comes from finding lessons in every step of the journey.

Coach Terry takes us through his path of becoming a wrestling coach, sharing the moments and influences that ultimately pulled him back to the mat—just in a different role. He reflects on the changes he’s brought to the Sierra Vista program, all with the goal of building a culture of winning both on and off the mat.

Passionate about the growth of wrestling in Nevada, Coach Terry makes a strong case for change, especially when it comes to expanding opportunities for women in the sport. Two cornerstones of Vista’s program stand out in his story: creating an electric home dual atmosphere and hosting a girls’ tournament to showcase rising talent.

In a heartfelt segment, Coach Terry reveals his personal “Mount Rushmore,” honoring the influential people who’ve inspired him to push forward despite the challenges of coaching. His journey is marked by battles, lessons, and resilience—but above all, it’s a story of success built on impact, vision, and hope for the future of wrestling.