When my son first started wrestling @ the age of 4, someone should of sat me down and said,"Dad, don't take it so serious, win or lose, it's about loving the sport and watching your child grow with each match, both mentally and physically. I almost burned him out by drilling every night. By the end of season last year, he was an emotional wreck. This year I told him, "You do your thing and if you need me, I'm there. Go out there and have fun." Totally different wrestler and a totally different Dad.
Wins at this age I have learned are the very least thing to worry about, learning good fundamentals and good sportsmanship are paramount.
While I do not believe the intent of the original poster was cause such a discussion, these are great words of wisdom from those that have been there. I too am a very competitive dad and more than I would like, catch myself in pressure packed discussions with my oldest son ((8U -sad, I know); in reflection, it really does nothing but make things worse and could ultimately make him turn a cheek on a great sport.
These words are what a lot of dads need to hear, myself included.
