That is not even true for the NCAA basketball tournament. Small schools get lots of attention and are rewarded for getting a 1st round win. The rest celebrate at every turn--Sweet 16, Elite 8, Final 4 and championship.

There is a huge difference between millennials who are trophy children getting awards for showing up and a wrestler placing 6th at State.

It is hard to keep interest in our sport at a high level. It is difficult to convince kids to go out and dedicate what it takes to make it through a season. The mentality that the only thing that matters is the championship is the same mentality that only focuses attention on kids who are currently at a level to compete for a top placing.

We coach our entire room and try and get them to the best performance they can muster, with no excuses. You can keep your true life lessons if all that is about is a championship or go home.