" Kansas, we can better for Wrestling & Wrestlers!"

I know this is in the HS thread but if you are looking at KS Wrestling and/or National, and/or International Wrestling and the well being of wrestlers - AGE appropriate DEVELOPMENT needs to be in the discussion big time. Belts, Trophies, traveling etc - Those are not helping growing the sport in a responsible manner - NO WAY. Youth Activity numbers get artificially inflated for a short period of time but athletes through attrition - youth are getting out earlier and earlier and do not stay involved as long. 5th -8th grade growth, recruitment, and development needs to be in the discussion big time - Not Diaper Nationals.