when i was wrestling in kids clubs early 80's i was sucking weight off each year, only 3-4 lbs. put when i graduated high school i only weighed 90lbs. yes i had a great couple years in kids club but i would have rather done that in high school. thank about it there are no scouts looking at kids clubs. lots of people don't even remember who was last years state champs. (only a hand full and family).
i personally herd Bobby Douglas tell an Oklahoma kids club couch he was not interested in what a kid did before he was a JR. in high school. "i don't care if he is a couple time triple crown winner as a kid. it is great for him and his family. but i need to know if he can work hard as a young adult. I can make a hard working wrestler a champion".
To me it is all just practice tell high school.. don't get me wrong I'm proud of kids and their champion ships. i just look for the big picture. i would rather walk down not run.