I think Kansas is one of the best states to have a six yr old wrestle and I think that novice program is one of the big reasons. I also believe that the coaches in Kansas are top notch. I just don't want to have real novice kids get discouraged do to a parent or coach wanting a kid to get the gold. We have to work harder as coaches to realize who is novice and who isn't. Just because you don't place sometimes or get fourth in opens, doesn't mean that you are novice. It should be based on your level of competition and by this time of year it is pretty evident how good you have done.