Very few additional points of substance can be added to Mr. Mann's and Mr. Niel's thoughtful and well reasoned posts. Thank you gentlemen for putting this squabble in perspective and yes Mr. Mann, you are right on point when you say that most of the KSHSAA rules are intended to protect student athletes. From who? From over zealous coaches and parents who all too often forget that there is more to life and growing up than gyms, weights, game balls, and wrestling mats. Our society has become way too focused on sports/winning. The kind of singleminded, year round determination that is now being expected of our high school athletes is what was expected of professionals a generation ago. Sadly, I see it creeping into middle school and even elementary schools (can you say May-Ball?).

A parent chooses to home school his children and then complains that his choice limits their options. How ironic.