How much money could be made if the dvd's of state were made available through the KSHSAA web site? ALL of the finals should be professionally done and made available the week following the tournament. You should be able to order them at the tournament or on line.
State Tournament wear... I was only able to attend the 4A tournament and I have to say the logo was HORRIBLE. Does KSHSAA have a marketing rep or marketing consultant? They could sell SO much more if it was appealing.
Rick and Gary need to go to Fargo and watch how to make the tournament something special. Warm up boxes, raised platform in the center, a Michael Buffer type of announcement, a little dry ice fog, music, etc. The crowds need to be proximate to the mat. The environment is so steril. The backup refs are the only guys with great seats! Do you know how much you could make selling premium seat tickets? Creativity, marketing, do it up right!
The award ceremonies were sad, THe parade of athletes was conducted in a manner that only half of the crowd could see the wrestlers. Put the podium up in the middle of the platform and do the pictures in another room.
Speaking of pictures. How about selling those online? How about some action photos from the finals? I didn't order on site because at nearly EVERY major tournament in the country there is web site that you can order photos from. I had to hunt the guy down on the phone on Monday and barely got my order in.... Another missed $$ opportunity! Back in the day they made all of the champions wait until the last match was over to take a group picture. Those were classic pictures. What happened to them?
On the topic of last match. For Pete's sake, start in the MIDDLE not at 103. Create an exciting atmosphere and quit disrespecting the 285's!! The CLASSLESS Clay Center crowd got up and walked out when they were mathematiclly eliminated with more than half of the finals left. Show the finalists some respect.
The Salina venue is so quiet it feels like a golf tournament. Lets make it more exciting and make it a revenue generator!!
