Our daughter, Lyric, wrestled for the first time last year and loves it. With the ecomomy the way it is today, we struggle to make it to every practice and tournament, but we are there ninety percent of the time. Lyric wrestled in the both girls state and national competitions last year and rocked. We had a blast and those opportunities would not have been available if it were not for the Krusaders. We have two new girls on the city team this year and are working to have them join the Krusaders to help build girls wrestling. Our city team has been wonderful and supports the girls regardless of the team they wrestle for. Unfortunately, all cities are not so inviting. The reality is that as adults and parents we are responsible for the actions of our children and times are tough right now. Adam and I are more than willing to car pool or pick up girls for practice and tournaments, which we gladly did for nationals last year. It is especially difficult when you have a boy and girl wrestler and trying to make it to all of the events.

As for the promoting piece, I think the Internet is a great tool, but sometimes a direct e-mail, text, or phone call to the parents may help trigger them to look at the website and increase awareness of the practice and tournament schedules. We are willing to do whatever it takes to keep the Kansas Krusaders going. Maybe a phone tree could be established to help bring everyone together and increase communication. We would be willing to pass out brochures, which we could help make, during the tournaments too.

The Kansas Krusaders is a wonderful program that not only benefits our children, but benefits our country in the long run with the Olympic team. Keep up the great work and thank you.