I guess no matter how many postings we have to try to promote good sportsmanship, in reality sadly some coaches/parents will never comprehend. Its sad to see that they're teaching their young kid bad sportsmanship as well. We have lost to the same kid everytime. During matches, there may be some said to pump up our kid, but in the end we've always been gracious to remain friends, pat both kids on the back, both kids root for each other and both parents laugh and joke with one another. But now, my son is coming very very close to finally beating him, they have taught their kid to root against my son and even rooting for our son's opponent who they've bad mouthed to. Now they can't even talk to us. I guess competition sometimes bring out the worse in people, even if you're a highly respected coach.
I wish everyone including us would have the heart of my son. A heart of a true champion. Someone who doesn't want to run from competition to secure a state title (like some). We've asked him 2 years in a row if he wants to wrestle down a weight class so he can definitley be a state champion. He didn't want to because he believes to be the best is to beat the best. Something we've taught him, but sadly we too get mixed in this too, to be "number one." But he always keeps us back in check. Even though he took 2nd this weekend, he's a true champion. Everyone who knows him, knows it too. He has one state champion under his belt, and there will be more to come, because heart will always conquer.
