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Maybe I've missed this somewhere but what's the forecast for RTC's after this week? Will they be allowed? Will it depend on the host school? 

Elkhart is currently in the same boat as Mishawaka. No club or camp is currently being permitted. 

This has been frustrating as surrounding districts are being allowed to start with both camp and club. It's hard to explain to parents who are eager and looking for answers. 

Just got word this morning the West Noble JV Invite was cancelled for this year. Is this going to be the trend...thoughts? Are you still planning to host your tournament? 

Currently, we are set to host three and I haven't yet been told otherwise by our administration but I also understand things can change in a blink. 

Just looking to follow this up. I thought it was a valid concern and something we should all be considering as we gear up for our season. 

What are you guys thinking about how you will run practices? We've discussed creating groups of four for practice and you can only work within that group. 

The question was brought to me by my AD about using two mats for duals but only running one match at a time and once one match ends, cleaning the mat between matches. Seems like it would make the dual take twice as long but is it necessary? 

Tournaments, do you have hospitality rooms? Do you have tournaments at all? Do we modify our schedule and compete in multiple duals a week? 

What are your plans to prevent the spread? 

Will there be weigh-ins at Hammond as well?

That's what I thought. I appreciate the info. 

Could someone tell me the minimum and maximum amount of dual meets allowed in a season? A group of coaches and I were discussing the topic and it was brought up that the max dual meets we could have was six. This would put most teams out of compliance with their conference schedule, not to mention additional dual meets they have outside of their conference.  

I know for a fact Bryant did not leave CMA because of coaching. If anything, that was a reason to stay. With that said, Behling is a heck of guy. As great of a wrestler as your son is, seeing you go is probably refreshing. 

Did I miss something? I noticed he was in the rankings down at 220 and now he's gone altogether. 

I was looking forward to watching him this season, I hope everything is good and he was left off by accident. 

Nathan Dibley who has been a varsity wrestler at Elkhart Central the last two years will compete in the 1600m and 3200m. 

I heard Y2 was going to be coaching this team so he could compete with Penn on a regular basis. I also heard the superintendent promised, if he signed on, to turn North Side Gym into a wrestling only facility for training and competition. Just rumors though.  

Coach, keep hosting an awesome RTC, last night was MASSIVE! 

To those not showing up: Last night they had several state qualifiers and two State Champions in attendance. This has been consistent every Tuesday since they started. If you're in the area and not showing up, you're getting passed up. I can't count that high but I estimate there were more than 60 kids getting better! 

Some of my colleagues and I were discussing this today but i was curious how your schools show their support for not only wrestling but the other athletic programs in your building. 

I may be wrong but I feel like you gave me the politically correct answer for no.

I appreciate it. It appears the new former head coach at Seymour is headed North.

Odd question I was hoping anyone with Seymour ties might be able to help me with.

How well does the football program support and share athletes with the wrestling team?

Just heard on the Flo Wrestling Podcast, if Nick Lee was currently enrolled at PSU, which is possible, that he could suit up for the Lions this season. Anyone know if he is enrolled for the spring semester? 

Just heard this one this morning from a kid who showed promise after committing all spring and summer to improving ...."I want to focus on drumline".... 

Why did he leave a school he spent so long building? What's the incentive? 

I have argued that individuals, if they want to be competitive, have that ability by going to RTC's and clubs. I still believe that. I also realize, as a state, we would like the sport to grow. When kids have success they stay with the sport more often, but not always. Do you water down the state finals by classing it? Maybe temporarily, but as a result, the sport would grow. 

If the kids placing and winning a state title are from the top half anyway, they only part that would be watered down would be your lower classes. Those small schools, as a result having wrestlers place and win a state title, would certainly create a buzz around their community making recruiting kids into your program easier. 

I hate the idea of every kid getting a medal as if it was a little league, but that wouldn't be the case. We have 300+ schools, instead of 8 per weight class, it might be 16 or 24.... still far from everyone getting a medal. 

Is it truly an honor code that can be moved to fit a schedule? I feel like I remember coaches being reprimanded for breaking this rule at the Disney Duals, I may be wrong.

Zach Whickcar

Elkhart Central 

From what I was forwarded:

* Indicates they've confirmed

TEAM INDIANA GOLD

106 *Paul Konrath Mount Vernon

113 *Garrett Pepple East Noble

120 *Chad Red New Palestine

126 *Nick Lee               Evansville Mater Dei

132 *Brandon James Perry Meridian

138 *Tommy Cash New Palestine

145 *Ben Harvey Cathedral

152 Darden Schurg Crown Point

160 *Gabe Koontz Edgewood

170 *Jacob Stevenson Franklin

182 *Blake Rypel Cathedral

195 *Randy Scott Mooresville

220 *Eliseo Guerra Elkhart Central

285 *Norman Oglesby Ben Davis

TEAM INDIANA BLUE

106 *Breyden Bailey Cathedral

113 *Cornelelius Elliott Perry Meridian

120 Connor Knapp East Noble

126 *Clarence Johnson Merrillville

132 *Sam Lovejoy Heritage

138 *Jacob Covaciu Merrillville

145 Parker Fritz West Central

152 *CJ Damler Brownsburg

160 *Isaiah Kemper Evansville Central

170 *Dillon Jackson Yorktown

182 *Corey Hinkle Western

195 *Kobe Woods Penn

220 *Seth Myer Harrison

285 *Shawn Streck Merrillville

What are ways you’ve seen or used to increase attendance and support at home duals?

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