I’m old! I would say that there are more good wrestlers now, not more great wrestlers by any means. The “greats” will hold their own with any time or place! In my opinion (which doesn’t amount to much) with the formation of quality kids clubs around the state over the last twenty years, kids have better coaching and opportunities available to them then they had thirty years ago. If you are a second or third generation wrestler you're going to be better than your predecessors. The coaches now, are guys that learned the sport from legends (Coach Welton comes to mind) There are “secrets” that are passed down through this process. Great high school coaches don’t have to spend as much time on concept of the sport as they used to. Not saying that kids with little or no experience can’t be great wrestlers it just helps if some of the tools are in place. Look at the top high school programs around the state and I will show you a good junior club in the neighborhood!