I would have to disagree with you as well. I do not have exact numbers, but it seems to me that wrestling numbers have increased in many areas of the state. I have been part of the coaching staff in the Hays Wrestling Club program for about 10yrs, and our numbers have at least doubled in that short time. We have had to buy extra singlets, and gear to accommodate all of our wrestlers (a good problem to have).

As far as your comments about having to give your life to wrestling to be successful. I disagree again. Would we like our kids to wrestle year around? Absolutely, but if they don’t want to we ask them to try to stay active. Football, baseball, track, etc..... an athlete can be successful if he/she puts in the hard work, has a good attitude, and is coachable.

Lance Geyer
Hays Wrestling Club