Max: Hey there! My name's Max and I'm a college wrestler.
Jake: Hey, Max. I'm Jake and I play football for the German-Irish team. Nice to meet you.
Max: Nice to meet you too, Jake. So, what brings you here? You said you were at the gym?
Jake: Yeah, I've been training all day. Just wanted to shower and relax before heading home. How about you, Max?
Max: Same thing as you, man. I'm just trying to stay in shape for wrestling season. It's a long, grueling sport so we have to be on top of our game at all times.
Jake: I can imagine. You guys must be pretty tough.
Max: Yeah, we are. Wrestling is definitely not for the faint of heart. But it's worth it when you step onto that mat and know that you gave it your all.
Jake: That sounds really rewarding. Do you ever compete against other schools?
Max: Yeah, we do. We have matches with other colleges in our conference throughout the season. It's always exciting to see how we stack up against the competition.
Jake: Sounds like a blast. So, what made you decide to pursue wrestling as a sport, Max?
Max: Well, I grew up watching my older brother wrestle and it just looked really fun and challenging. I started training when I was 12 years old and fell in love with the sport immediately.
Jake: Wow, that's impressive. You must have put a lot of work into your craft to become so successful at such a young age.
Max: Yeah, I did. Wrestling requires a lot of dedication and discipline, but it's definitely worth it in the end.
Jake: That's really inspiring, Max. So, what do you think about football? Have you ever played before?
Max: No, actually. I've never been interested in playing football or any other team sports for that matter. Wrestling is my thing and always has been. But I admire people who play football and other team sports. It takes a lot of skill and teamwork to be successful at those types of things.
Jake: That's true. Football requires a completely different set of skills than wrestling, but they both require a high level of physical fitness and mental toughness.
Max: Absolutely. And that's why I love wrestling so much. It's the perfect combination of mental and physical toughness.