I worry some about this myself. Both my boys started last year and they are 11 months apart. The older one took right to it while the younger one struggled and has to work harder. The older one has taken 1st at a couple novice tournaments and the younger has just missed and gotten 2nd. I think it really bugs him to always be chasing behind. BUT, the aspects we have to look at are, my boys are not blood brothers. The older comes from a wrestling back ground and very determined. The younger one has isn't as agressive. Also his dad doesn't allow him to wrestle on his weekends so he gets only half the mat time the older boy does. They are both coming along really well this year and will be moving on to open tournaments soon. I know my younger boy will get his first gold medal this year.

Just make sure you recognize with each of them that you see them as 2 different people who have different styles in their wrestling and each of them will have their wins and losses. Your older boy will appreciate his more having to work harder at it.