I echo 'wrestlingparents' thoughts and observations. All schools in Olathe have some good wrestlers/coaches...and GREAT kids, families, teachers, staff, and programs.

Between N and NW, each school has complimented the other by offering kids a choice of curricula with two slightly differing targets (visit their websites). Garret wanted to go to North for the Football, Wrestling, Art, and Biology programs...as well as the traditions set by his brothers and others.

Specifically speaking to a kid's wrestling opportunity at North...

Coach TJ Ulmer is the second generation of great leadership, his father was the previous Coach Gary Ulmer (KS Hall of Famer). The seed fell close to the tree. His staff is also worthy.

Most importantly for a teenager, there are some potentially strong leaders in this group of kids...who will emphasize "team". Some are also quality upcomers who will help their team mates raise each other's game.

Though North has always been competetive, this year's team may catch a few people by surprise (unless I talk too much). Adam Almauger will be a returning senior, along with numerous other mentionable Juniors and Seniors (but of lesser noteriety), and some promising young wrestlers.

The tie-breaker for me: Any kid's Freshman year is tough enough, but Garret had an extremely difficult year 05-06, overwhelmed by too many personal obstacles. TJ was there for him. That alone was invaluable...and more than worth the price of admission!