It really depends on when you want your kids to peak. Whether it be USA Kids & Club Wrestling - I want those kids to be at their best in March. For high school kids - ideally you want them at their best in February. Some high school kids may put more focus on summer wrestling and peak in the summer. I have seen some H.S. kids that hit their peak a little to early in January or early February - and maybe they have had to many matches early. I think the fall is for building strength, conditioning, and technique - for the up & coming long winter of competition. Some guys can stay on top of their game (peak) most of the time. But -a very large percent of competitors never stay on their peak all of the time. If you are trying to do that as a group or team it is pretty hard to get them all to peak at the same time - but that is one of the goals of the coach. Peak, A little flat for a while, peak, a little flat & peak. Stay out of the valley if possible.