I've been a manager for 3 out of my 4 years in high school.. And honestly, I've gotten so close to my team. It's like a brother/sister relationship. Last season (03-04 season), I remember the day after our last practice... it was the most empty and boring feeling ever. Everyday during the off season I would make some comment about wrestling. "I cant wait till wrestling starts!" "8 more months and counting." At my school (smwest), they perfer we (the managers) come to practice instead of just showing up to duals and tournaments.. so my days were filled with school and then practice. I spent/spend just about as much time in that wrestling room as the wrestlers and coaches. The best memories would have to be at tournaments.. just kickin' back with the team and shootin the sh**, talking about school, wrestling, and life in general. Because we see the same school just about every weekend I've also become close with wrestlers from other schools. I never thought wrestling would grow on me like it did. It's not just because of the GUYS! The sport is amazing. It's full of excitement, liveliness, competition, victory, and heartache. I dont know what its going to be like next winter without my team around and without all the new friends I've made. Good luck at state, wrestlers! See you all soon..
<3 Elise
p.l.m.