After watching the Newton TOC and watching a very good Tulsa Union team I realized this. They wrestle an all out college style and determined that until we adopt more of this we will never really compete on a national level. Don't get me wrong the Kansas kids held their own but that was the best of our state against 1 team....... As for the style, when on their feet they were in your face and constantly pressuring/attacking. When on bottom they were explosive to their feet and right back in your face. When on top they didn't waste time and energy. If the bottom kid even came close to getting away they let them go and went right back on the attack.
I don't have the answers/solutions to this topic but I did want to comment on the perceived "College Style". I started thinking about this earlier in the year and bounced an idea off of a friend yesterday too. I think the "College Style" of a few years ago (the one you describe) has morphed. Many/Most of the dominant wrestlers are now very solid in all three positions. Iowa wrestlers are a notable exception. Please coach your kids to wrestle all three positions!
