Well said coach and we should take the time to analyze that match to improve for the future. Not how to wrestle but how to handle the problems that arise during wrestling:

1) The outside official's job is to make sure that the score is correct!!!
2) The whistle should have stopped the match instead of calling stalling when he saw that the score was incorrect.
3) ALL coaches (in this case Kevin's) should have a manager or asst. watching the clock and keeping score during the match.
4) KSHSAA should insure that only coaches and authorized personnel are on the floor.

I have coached both young men many times. They are both class act and top shelf athletes. It is tough to lose and even tougher when those you count on to control the competition environment let you down.

I hope we all learn from this situation and from Kevin.


Will Cokeley
(708)267-6615
willcokeley@gmail.com