Mr. Mason - it's simple, you even stated it in your post about your son. The best way to improve is competition, bottom line. Whether that is at the varsity or junior varsity level, is up to the coach, end of story. Parents should be involved, and coaches should have an open door policy with athletes and parents, but the final decision always belongs to the coach. Many times the JV wrestler, is the second best wrestler in the state at that weight class, look into some of the better programs at any sport, and you will find a great JV or SCOUT squad. Willy even the BEST JR COLLEGE soccer programs take their JV to scrimmage D1 colleges. You may feel like you're the best parent in the history of the world, but it's obvious you don't understand anything about coaching. When it comes to keeping KS wrestling strong....stick to cards and coffee at the community center, leave the competition decisions to the coaches and ADs. Thank you.