njmlee

My family is completely inspired by Jason Tsirtsis (and the entire Tsirtsis family). He handles himself with complete class. We have no doubt that he will be back on the top of the podium and we are certain he will have even more success after college.

Nick, along with his coaches, parents and physicians decided to wrestle at team state. As you know, team state is very important to Mater Dei. Nick is far from fully recovered and we really don't know when he will be "back". We really appreciate the well wishes and those that encourage Nick to come back to the sport, but I know everyone wishes he only comes back when he is physically ready. He has many years of wrestling in front of him and we do not want to risk those years. Nick is doing everything he should be doing to make the quickest but most complete recovery. His prognosis is very good but I do not want him to feel pressured to return before he is physically ready. I hope this ends this discussion. Thank you again. Chris Lee

Many schools have been in session on Saturdays due to snow make up. Is there any provision for these kids? I like the idea of attending a certain number of RTCs in order to qualify. I understand and appreciate the intent of this new rule. It was slow to get out (at least for me) and will now mean that Indiana will have less participation in wrestling. Not more. As an aside, I am not sure there is a real appreciation by some for those who do not live close to Indy. I am certain those in the center of the state are tired of hearing this, but the cost and time associated with travel to Indy is significant. I know our family travels to Indy at least 6 weekends a year for wrestling. I think this type of mandate will cause (and is causing) less participation from outside Indy since many must travel to Indy to just qualify for state. In my humble opinion, we should try to make it EASY to go to freestyle/Greco state. Beg people to come to state. More participation the better. Be inclusive not exclusive. Give a state meet discount to kids that attend multiple local tourneys and clubs that bring multiple kids. But don't exclude a kid because they (usually the parent) can't make it to two local tourneys.

Previous obligation for the Lees. Honored to have been considered for the team. I think the team looks unbelievably tough. Good luck to both teams.

Nick will be attending Mater Dei and intends to be a member of the Mater Dei wrestling team. Thank you for the well wishes.

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424127887324616604578306041926702444.html?mod=itp

http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevecooper/2012/07/31/why-wrestlers-make-the-best-employees/

I happen to know Nick Lee. In fact, he handed me his list for Santa this morning as I left for work. Nick is 12 and has a long LONG way to go before he should be included in this discussion. I am sure he would appreciate the well wishes but a lot can happen or not happen before high school. Please don't trash him later when he turns out to be an average high school wrestler. I just hope he continues to love the sport and enjoy all that this great sport brings.

May an Indiana wrestler compete at Walsh Ironman under any conditions if he is participating in the IHSAA?

On your great season! Triple Crown! Well done.

TandT, You make Indiana wrestling better! Your sons are great wrestlers and even better sports. Thank you for your kind words. Check your private message box. Lees.