I coached an athlete who wrestled on the Oklahoma State team and I think John Smith had a great way of explaining what state medals meant to his program. Coach Smith would have everyone in the room raise their hand if they were a four time state champ, then three, then two, then one. After that he asked how many people placed at state and never won it. He then raised his voice and said, none of that matters here, I don't care what you placed. You are all starting over here. I think this is a great story. To be the best you need to wrestle the best. Most of the elite wrestlers want the better competition because they plan on moving to the next level of competition. I know this is a lame example but watch Vision Quest. Each wrestler will choose his ultimate path but the best usually want the toughest road.