Guys I agree that their are good and bad things with this option. For me, I agree that this is hard process to do and it adds and extra weekend of work and effort from our athletes but also tons of time for our high school coaches working through the tournament. Anyone of us that do it know we spend just as much time Coaching on the mat as planning, scouting, and watching film for our guys the following week. I have pushed for my middle school kids to wrestle in this event every year and will continue to make sure my athletes are represented but this extra weekend may not be the answer for everyone.
I don't like the argument of the best guys not wanting to do it for two weeks and take away from the national picture. That is a fundamental issue. Is it more about you or your state? Make the call, if we need to make it about the state lets teach and preach that for clubs and academies to get the message out. I know not everyone will be on that page, but if as a state we want to be like some of the real heavy hitters we need to be state goal motivated instead of individually motivated.