i didn't read where anyone said they were pushing their kid to be a champion, just helping them prepare to "do their best". some times kids get burned out, there is a fine line between pushing too hard, and not doing enough to TEACH a young person to succeed. i guess again some people will always assume the worst. i done this for many years, i haven't had a kid yet not come up to me when they are 20 years old and speak to me about wrestling. some of these kids wreslted for one year when they were 8 yrs old, most of them were never a champion, sometimes never a medalist. i haven't had one come up yet and say the reason they got burned out is because we pushed them too hard. most of them are very greatful that they gave this sport a chance, and have used what they learned, to succeed in sports, school, and life. i'm not saying kids don't get pushed too hard. i'm just saying that some will decide to quit because they don't have any success, and feel they aren't getting parental support. again if you feel that something else should be done, GET INVOLVED.