Alot of truth on this topic for sure. I really just wanted to add what I have seen over the past years in our some town.
I know the small town I live in use to be one that had a good kids program and it has gone south in a hurry. One problem in this area is the school boards and community not understanding. When we lose a wrestling coach or any coach for that matter- we struggle to find anyone. I know our district employees alot of rule 10 coaches and they work hard to help out- but they are not able to give what a teacher/coach can. Sports are hurting in our area because we can not get coaches/teachers to apply for positions here. Maybe it is school board and maybe it is teachers- but I do know it is tough. If your school is behind the sport it seemslike they are very helpfully and when they are not then it is very difficult to keep it running. As of right now if you want the gym on a weekend you better be calling a year ahead of time. It is hard to get the moving forward when the school district isn't their to support you.
