I don't like the idea of having open districts. My son has been left home on state weekend a couple of times. With not going to state motivated him for the next year. Not going to state every year makes you appreciate and value your time at state. Earning your way to anything is always better than having it given to you. I think kids are getting to the point where they expect to be given everything. Not earn want they want. Just getting to state is a fine goal if it is your first time going. After that you are at state to get your butt on the podium.


Josh Parker