Just my opinion......

I believe Badbo is on the right track. I will speak of just what I am involved with (6A Olathe Schools).

Little to no support by the district and most School Administrators. The wreslting program, and wrestlers are treated as a "red-headed stepchild". This includes the youth programs in the district also. Little to no recognition by the school and/or administration.

It is not Football or Basketball! No glamour, with lazy kids and parents, and alot of hard work. Or better said, Johnson County!

So why would anyone want to be involved in this type of activity? Unless you are the select few, with passion, drive and just plain love for the sport.

Being involved in wrestling for the past 13 years, and after the last 3 years of dealing with the OS Administators, we have made the family decision to not be involved in the KSHSAA this year. So you will not be seeing Zach Dremel in the rankings or on the mat at this level. It was a difficult conclusion to end up at, and the end of a sucessful run. Giving up the chance of a State Champioship was the hardest. But as a family we choose to stand our ground.

In closing, this is why wrestling is still the "Greatest Sport" with the best and toughest kids. Who will be able to hold their own in LIFE.

Mark Dremel