Time for a time out. I sometimes read these posts for fun because I like the annual topic this time of year, but as a high school coach and KWCA member, I may have missed this one. I don't recall ever hearing this proposal you keep referring to. I know quite a few coaches across the state in all classes and I personally have never heard one H.S. coach lament the fact that any of his athletes were wrestling outside of the season. 14 & Under, 16 & Under, Folk, Free, Grecco, Sumo...I don't care where they wrestle, who they are wrestling, whether they're winning or losing. The mat time is what's important and their desire to get better.

If your 8th grader was winning all season and suddenly can't compete, raise your game. If you can, good for you.

Other than that, don't say that high school coaches don't want their kids to wrestle. There were no fewer than 6 (& probably more) head coaches IN ATTENDANCE either coaching their own kids or helping their local club at D3 yesterday.

Gary Seibel
Salina South