I know of several who use to do very well, state placers, that are not wrestling now and I understand the point you are making. Another thing that I think is interesting is how many of this years state placers DID NOT place in kids wrestling.

The point being....in the long run, does it really matter if you place at kids state when you are 8U, 10U??? or is it more important to just have fun and enjoy the sport with the ultimate goal of improving from year to year.