Can someone enlighten me on the 100th win Celebration. I'm somewhat new to all the milestones in Wrestling. My son reached his 100th win and we forgot to celebrate. For him, it's all about winning the State Title in his weight class and school division. Without the State Championship, he feels, his work would have been in vein.
Please educate me on the 100th win thing.
I hear you loud and clear parent.
My son has well over a 100 wins but he only cares about 1 win, the 1 in the finals at state. He was 3rd last year and 5th the year before so he cares about nothing but 1st this year. He is pretty much in that if you aint 1st your last mode right now. I of course don't agree with that. He has had a wonderful high school wrestling career, one to truly be proud of. He has represented his family, team, school and God with great honor and distinction. He has scored a lot of points for his team and school over the last 4 years and everyone should be incredibly proud of him and his efforts and he should be proud of himself. I am sure the same can be said for your son. I know that my son doesn't really see it the same way and I understand why although I don't necessarily agree with the if you aint 1st your last thing. But it does drive him so I guess that is good. It sounds like your son and mine are a lot alike and have a lot in common. Anyway, we/he are/is planning on winning that last match but what ever happens, 1 loss won't be the measure of my son's high school career, I won't let it be. It's that 130 some odd wins that will be.
100 wins is a big deal, so celebrate it.
There are a lot of wrestlers that have aspirations of standing on the top of the podium at State, but many of them won't get there. There is no shame in wrestling the best you can and still not achieving this goal. As for the 100 win mark, I do believe that is something to be proud of.
For sure.
It still doesn't negate the accomplishment of wrestlers today that get 100+ wins and never win a State Championship.
I hear that and totally agree.
Really...I guess you are right, if a kid is not good enough to win state they just quit now and maybe work on their marching band skills. I hope if your kid does not win state he will not be ashamed of the money he has cost you pursuing his goal. And, it's not really a celebration for the kid, its just proud parents, coaches and fans making a statement.
Good response, kind of puts things a little more in perspective, makes you think.
