I have no solution, I think Kansas wrestling has apretty good setup right now. If the season is too long don't wrestle every weekend if its too exspensive dont wrestle every weekend if your kid doesnt want to go cause the awards suck dont go.
I think one bracket per weight per age division is great.
If you are worried about 25 miles to drive move to pa we drove 58 a night one way to practice.
so i guess i ultimately have two opinions

1. this sport is about the kids growing and learning and having FUN
2. if its too long, exspensive, not enough bling, not hard enough
don't do it