The only conduit we have to KSHSAA is our AD's. Do they care? Will they listen to a parent? The number one change we need to make is to allow our HS Coaches to be on the mat with, go to tournaments with, and coach their wrestlers in March, April, and May. The pigskin coaches get their athletes all summer why can't wrestling coaches have this prime time with those who WANT to continue improving past the end of the season? The open rooms that many HS coaches promote are generally a small band aid over a gaping sore. KS is falling behind and this ONE change could lead to marked improvement in a short time. I might not be as smart as the Administrations and KSHSAA but I would love to debate this issue with them. It is the most important change we could ask for. And yes KSHSAA needs to back off MS wrestling so that club wrestlers could do both to develop the team concept and they would improve the level of practice and competition in the MS leagues. What is wrong with going to OPEN events during the MS season if the team is not attending an event?


Will Cokeley
(708)267-6615
willcokeley@gmail.com