Love the idea of the "Wall of shame"! I also agree that putting actual names anywhere would be a problem. It may even result in this idea being done away with all together. If you just put the quoted excuses and perhaps the one its attributed to as something like "quitter from 2005". Also, a pre-season athlete-parents meeting detailing (especially for kids and their parents that don't know what all is involved with wrestling) all that is involved and what to expect.

Also, IMHO, no time like junior or senior year in high school to be properly shamed. Quitting on your teammates, your coach, your school, and most importantly, yourself (especially in mid-season) IS shameful. Unfortunately, these days, with all the political correctness, hyper-sensitivity, and our excuse-laden society, kids aren't really held to the notion that quitting something like this a bad thing. Can we all imagine what our world would be like if our grandfathers and great-grandfathers were made of what the current culture prescribes? We live in a world where "peace-loving" muslims want to cut off your head and burn down your house because they have been offended...because it will "please" their creator. Quitters and other like-minded ilk should shut-up, quit wasting the time of people that want to make a positive difference, and just move to France.

The bottom line truth is that those that endure, those that keep going, those that stick it out will ALWAYS be successful (especially in our current culture), in most everything they do. Such people should be held in high regard and naturally be an inspiration. Quitters should likewise be held appropriately in low regard.

Excellent post btw, Shelstin! Agreed.