Here's my two cents...participation numbers are down because of the adults involved. I saw a number of young kids have their day ruined last weekend at the D4 tournament. It was not ruined because they failed to qualify for state, it was ruined by an adult who decided it was ok to to chew on a kid for loosing a match. When we have parents and coaches putting that kind of pressure and importance on winning matches in 8,10,&12 and Under divisions they ruin the experience for the kids. It is our jobs as coaches and parents is to help these kids learn how to wrestle and LOVE wrestling in the process.
Last edited by Coach Samson; 03/14/18 11:41 AM.
