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Seymour Slam Folkstyle Open added information
StevieWonder replied to Justin Ratliff's topic in Youth Archives
Very well run tournament. Thanks to the Director & all of his behind the scene assistants. Weigh-ins went smooth, full mats were great for the kids & consistent officiating by a good group of young men. First time participating in this particular event & I was very impressed with how well things were run at this wonderful facility.- 5 replies
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I was curious Coach Trapp, or anyone who has attended, what kind of turn out have you been getting for the Friday Night Live sessions? This sounds like a great idea, but do not live exactly close. I know Columbus East has always had some tough young wrestler, are you getting quite a few to show up & participate?
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My intentions were not to bash a coach, school or program & I most certainly would never put the kid on front street by using names or specifics. I was simply curious if wrestle offs were still predominately the method used by most high schools to determine starting line-ups or if things were turning, as Y2 suggested, to more of the college approach. I have suggested to the father & son, a simple meeting with the coach would be best for all involved.
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I really appreciate all the input & as I stated in my original post, I am not directly involved, but do know both the coach & young man involved. For those that are implying there is a disciplinary reason, absolutely not the case. Attitude, grades & attendance are all on point. Yes matches are close & neither are ranked or "studs" but the outcome is the same, a close victory by same young man each time. Odd part is both kids are friends & get along, while one is disappointed in the coaches decision, the other appears almost embarrassed by accepting a spot he hasn't "earned".
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Am I too far removed from High School wrestling with my elevated age that things have changed on how varsity spots are earned? I always remember challenges between 2 or more kids @ a similar weight determining who was varsity & junior varsity. I was informed last night that a local high school kid (no not my son), a senior, was informed by his head coach that even if he made weight & won his wrestle off, he was not guaranteed a varsity spot on his team. Lots of variables I know, before you ask...grades? Not an issue, high honor roll. Attitude? No way, young man is quiet & well manored. He has wrestled for 7-8 years, decided he wanted to make his senior year special so he dropped 15-20 lbs, with extra workouts on his own time, showed up every practice/workout, & won the battle for his weight class & was told by his clueless coach that he is not sure he will allow him to wrestle varsity, the young man he beat may be "chosen" over him for the starting line up. Since when does the wrestle off between the 2 athletes, decided in the room, on the mat, not decide who is varsity?
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Congratulations Coach Hull, very well deserved.