I think there has be a balance in regards to the officiating situation in Kansas. I have coached and officiated in several other states. No where else I have been allows the verbal abuse and beratement that takes place here.

I have helped several high school wrestlers get their officials certification over the years. I have seen coaches and parents on the kids and middle school level treat them horribly. Sure there will be mistakes with these young people. We have to create an atmosphere where they can be mentored, encouraged and supported. If we transitioned about 10 percent of the our high school wrestlers and former college wrestlers to becoming officials, we would have the steady flow of new blood necessary to de-stagnate things.