Will, I don't think that the standardized season in JH (MS) will never happen. It should. There are probably too many schools where basketball runs things and it may interfere with the gym usage. Not saying I agree, not by any means, but I think that's factual. I wish it wasn't that way, but I think that is the main reason that many small town middle schools out west haven't gone to the early season. I agree with everything that you say. Until things change, it really helps to have the best club coaches that you can. It's a HUGE difference maker. Personally, I think I'm getting close to hanging up the whistle and spending more time chasing the big deer with the stick and string. I have a pretty good idea of what is relevant. I've been in this sport in one way or another for a very long time. I can't be convinced that one dedicated wrestler is more important to society in general than a full team...a band of brothers...pulling together. I feel pretty strongly about that.