Coach,
I think you mistook my post as a personal attack i am by no means trying to do that. From what i understand you are an intelligent young man, a good coach and dedicated to the sport. The rub for me lies in the fact that the young man in question was "in season" as far as i knew. I had just worked a match where he wrestled not JV but Varsity. The young man in question informed me he was still practicing with his team, he had a rough season and was looking to get some mat time in at kids, perfectly acceptable in my book, let the kid wrestle and get some success and confidence back. I too am the father of a first year high schooler wrestling varsity, so i know how tough that transition can be.
Mr. Salyer has clarified the rule for me, and if he was "done" with his season there was no problem with the activities association.
Regarding the novice debate, with no set rule, frankly who cares. The only reason i do not post my name is at the request of my high school age son. Anyone who wants to send me a private email and i will gladly tell you who i am. I am a blue collar, divorced single father of a wrestler and just trying to take part in a forum for discussion of the greatest sport. A little controversy and discussion never hurt anyone
