Coach DB777:

At first I was going to counter with the statement that club wrestling has a novice division and that offers a type of shield for the first year wrestler. But I read your reply again and it seems that middle school wrestling has a B division that is probably the equivalent of that.

I appreciate your answer. I can tell that you and the rest of the strong proponents of middle school wrestling are doing your best to help the first year wrestlers adjust properly to their new tough sport. I know that is their best chance to succeed and continue in the sport by having great teachers and coaches like you people. I really like your comment about teaching your advanced wrestlers to be good sports and not to embarrass the new wrestlers.

Good luck to all you middle school wrestlers, coaches and parents the rest of your school season. We will be looking forward to your return to club wrestling for both the good competition and to continue our friendships. Plus I want to see some of these very good kids wrestle again.