Here is an inspirational story about a young man that I know very well. Some of you may benefit from sharing this story with your wrestler.

March 28, 2007

In sports, it is rare that a team or individual can begin the season by losing 11 straight and still qualify for postseason play. But 11-year-old Garrett Girard beat the odds.

After finishing with an 18-12 record in the 10-U wrestling division last year, Garrett fell on hard times this season - literally. He did not win a match during his first four tournaments and endured his most difficult stretch of his six-year wrestling career.

http://www2.ljworld.com/news/2007/mar/28/local_wrestler_bounces_back_slow_start/