Max Odom won two state titles and amassed a prep record of 173-17 with 93 pins. Odom was a 1999 high school national champion and a Cadet Nationals winner in 1997. He was also named two-time County Wrestler of the Year. He was also honored by the Kern County Board of Supervisors for his accomplishments. Odom's outstanding scholastic achievements include a 4.1 GPA and membership in the National Honor Society. He was also named the 1999 U.S. Army Reserve National Scholar Athlete and was the recipient of the Youth Individual Bakersfield award. In the community, Odom volunteered for the elderly and is an active church member. He also served as a kids' freestyle coach and a referee in local and state tournaments.