sportsfan02, my main point about your original post was the whining reference. I think as a State that you are probably correct that we are one of the most successful per capita and I agree that is a significant accomplishment.

I just don't think is good to discourage those who suggest change even if they are suggesting to change to another States methods. I think Kansas has to be willing to consider change. We still do not have a D-I program in Kansas. I believe it would increase our chances if wrestling would continue to grow in popularity in Kansas. To promote growth Kansas might have to consider some changes. Just think of all the extra opportunity that could open up for Kansas high school wrestlers with even one D-1 team or even an extra D-II team.

Any successful organization is willing to audit itself and be open to change. Most organizations are studying their competitors and might make adjustments to include successful practices of their competitors.

Coach Westfahl, in your coaching career if you had seen a very successful coach and noticed something that he was doing to produce those results wouldn't you have considered including that into your wrestling program? I know that successful college football coaches have done that.