I think I answered in a straight forward manner! Because people don't like mine or others answers they try to circumvent the process to get things changed. I said from the beginning I intend to introduce an amendment to allow wrestlers to wrestle up one age group for qualifiers and state, which should alleviate the weight issue.
FINALLY you answered in a straight forward manner.
IT'S not that they don't like the answers that you give, it's because it takes 4 pages and 10 posts (from you) to get a reason as to WHY you believe the way you do.
you DID NOT say from the beginning that you intend to introduce an amendment to allow wrestlers to wrestle up one age group, you simply stated WRESTLE UP AN AGE GROUP. it wasn't until your second or third post, that you let anyone know you intentions. then it takes two posts like "what is it d2 wants", it's 4 pages of discussions on weight rules, i wonder. "how are my intentions going to affect anyone or anything. i'm not sure what more anyone wants or needs?" AGAIN, who are you the riddler? i feel that the folks who are trying to change this rule have been straight forward, and deserve to be treated the same.
we get 4 pages and 10 posts before you actually share an experience that might help these YOUNGER/ LESS EXPERIENCE parents/ coaches understand the rules as they stand.
i ask you: WHY DON'T YOU JUST SAY WHAT YOU MEAN THE FIRST TIME.
FOR THE RECORD: i agree with you! i hate to see a kid walk to state and get a plaque. i also believe the BEST solution is to bump up an age group. is it the solution that makes everyone happy, NO, but i believe it's the best possible solution there is.
PARENTS/ COACHES i have coached 2 undefeated 8u HWT STATE CHAMPS, 4 8U HWT STATE PLACERS. EVERYONE OF THEM had to wrestle up in age when they were 8 and when they were 10. ALL BUT 1 PLACED WHEN THEY WERE 10U. ALL BUT 2 of those kids stuck with wrestling through high school, all but 2 of them were offered football scholarships (1 attended a high school without wrestling/ 1 is 10u now). EVERY SINGLE ONE OF THOSE KIDS HAS MADE THIS COMMENT TO ME: " i remember when you made me wrestle up in age, i hated you then, now i'm glad you made me do it, it made me stronger, and better, thanks coach!"
i wasn't easy for them then, by doing what i asked, they have learned to handle life. when things aren't always easy. i have told them many times that i am proud of who they are and what they have become, better young men.
teach your kids to set goals and to push themselves, don't let the fear of losing, guide them. make them challenge themselves, make them better. that is what i love about this sport.
