naco228 Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 I've been wrestling for 8 long years, and I'm going to Purdue in the fall and I don't know if I'm ready to hang up the shoes yet. I haven't had a very successful career, only Regionals twice. But I dedicated myself to wrestling, and if I'm up for it, I know I can do it in college. But I have doubt that my skills are no where near to compete with the rest of them. I would be a practice dummy. Should I try and walk on, or spare my myself? I don't know what to do...I still want to wrestle, but I need to be realistic. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drooke Posted May 2, 2010 Share Posted May 2, 2010 Follow your heart and dreams Naco. If you don't you will always wonder "what if?" for the rest of your life. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinwrestlersmom Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Follow your heart and dreams Naco. If you don't you will always wonder "what if?" for the rest of your life. Good Luck! Thats what I was going to say Drooke! Good luck Naco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Campbell Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Join the Boiler Elite club. This will give you a chance to wrestle with Purdue's wrestlers. That's when you'll know if you want to take that step! Also talk to the coaches now to get their perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1oldwrestler Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Remember that you're in college to get an education. Don't let anything interfere with that. If you can balance sports and studies, go for it. If not..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2CJ41 Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 As much as you may want to wrestle you can do other things that feed that competitive desire. First, there are boat loads of intramural activities available in college. I only know from my experience at Findlay, but they have kickball, dodgeball, broomball, basketball, flag football, and many more activities that you can participate in. I am sure Purdue has an even better intramural activity program. Another avenue to look into is possibly coaching at a nearby high school or middle school. You might even get lucky enough to make some money. And lastly, think about becoming a referee. This is a great way to make some money while in college and you would be giving back to the sport. You can also make quite a bit of money doing this as you get better and have more experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BC/Western Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 it's your choice and everybody made some valid points, but my only regret in life was not trying. i feel as though I was good enough to make it. you only life once. "life is not a rehersal, you only get one chance, so give it your best shot." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naco228 Posted May 4, 2010 Author Share Posted May 4, 2010 Thanks everybody Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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