Parents put a lot of pressure on their kids. They push winning so much. Is it really about winning or is it about trying their hardest and having fun? I have seen kids on our team get paid for winning and specifically for beating certain kids. Saw one get paid for beating my son!!! And to be honest he usually does beat my son.

I don't know if my son would ever have a chance at the state tournament level, but as long as he is having fun, showing good sportsmanship, and trying his hardest that is all that matters to me and he can wrestle for as long as he wants or decide the sport just isn't for him.

I also know that there are also a lot of kids that feel pressured to wrestle that really just don't care to do it, but that's what dad wants and they either are afraid to speak up or just don't have a choice.