I find it most interesting that a post on Coach May has boiled down the economics of wrestling. I say that because much of the success the Coach May experienced at Eldorado High School was forged with students/wrestlers of low income families. Eldorado High School is not a school of rich kids. In fact many of the students come from the trailer parks of East Las Vegas and the ghettos of North Las Vegas (maybe why they are so tough?). Working with disadvantaged youth/young adults is Coach May's forte, and something that I believe he will continue to do at Baker. Beyond being an excellent wrestling coach, he has sought to make a difference in the lives of young people, especially those who need wrestling and the values that it instills most.
Yes, the college game, especially at a private institution such as Baker, is a different wrestling match than at the high school level. But one who appreciates providing opportunities to those who are not afforded them is likely to continue in that tradition. No, it won't be easy, but starting a program from scratch at any level is an arduous task. Which is why I believe Dan Harris commendably brought in Coach May to see it to this program to fruition. Get your 'dynasty' tags ready, Baker will be a force! Go wildcats!!
