Mattyb

Go to perrys facebook page and watch it. It was a great dual.

In that case... lets not give any kids guidance. No matter the circumstance... just tell them to kick rocks and move on. Sounds good to me!!! Btw.. I think that todays generation is not as soft as some old timers may think (in general). These kids have much harder school work (in my opinion), have way more distractions, and work very hard to get to the top. The top kids wrestle 365 and are always looking to get better. They are doing camps and academy (stuff that did not exist before). There is no doubt in my mind that my son is tougher than I was at his age. And btw... isn't that what we all want from our kids???? To be better than us, and to achieve a great life (not just wrestling). Are there crybabies? Sure are!!! But I remember a ton of whimps when I was growin up too. Back in the day, you may have one or two kids that were jacked on each team. Now... almost every kid is jacked (on the top teams). I think that you are selling these kids short by saying that they belong to a crybaby generation.

This just in... #TheCountyTMZ is reporting that Team Garcia is making a move to Blair Academy. Message board haters are in the streets celebrating like the democrats won the White House!!! Now for weather on the 4's... We ain't wrestling this weekend... Ice!!! Now back to you UncleJimmy...

If your kid and family love wrestling... why wouldn't you move to a nice community with high academics and a great team? I don't get what the issue is? If a parent thinks that it will be best for a kid to attend a school and they are willing to make life changes to make it happen, then good for them. It may not be what you would do, or it may not be best for the kid... but... you can't knock a parent for doing what they perceive what is best for a child. If you build it, the community is nice, and the schools are good... then they are going to come. In MOST cases sports are not 100 percent why a kid moves to other schools (in my opinion).

I predict a ton of cancellations this weekend (due to ice). Sorry.. I'm just saying. I forgot... #TheCounty

Actually... we pump this site at club, and tell people to support it. That may have something to do with the increased volume. Heck... my mom called me asking about rankings yesterday. It's helping us get people more vested and interested in our sport.

That's the thing... it's just fun. Are we proud of the kids and what we are building?... sure. But at the end of the day it's nothing. The vast majority of the kids don't know about this board or the bs that we all write on here. Please don't take what we post that seriously. Like I said before, we are all trying to chase the success of the region guys. If you are truly troubled about all the talk and branding.... then that's messed up. One thing is certain, each weight class is going to have one champ, and no matter where they are from #TheCounty will be there to congratulate each one. Build a brand and make things interesting... that's it.

Speaking of Fuller... who's to say that he won't come headlock everyone! Now that kid is fun to watch, and funny to be around!!!

Chris.... it's #TheCountyTMZ™©® Capital T and C Btw... something's fishy... I just looked on track and you guys already have 21 points!!!! I swear!

Does wrestling teach life lessons? Absolutely? Does participating in another sport, speech/debate, drama, journalism/yearbook, etc. teach life lessons? Absolutely. All i'm saying is each individual is different and if they choose to stop wrestling it's their choice. Should a coach try and retain them, yes. Should a coach pressure them into something they don't want to do? Nope. Seems as you have walked the walk personally and also have had a son walk away. That kinda makes you an expert and I can respect that. In no way is a kid that walks away "weak". Are they worse off?.... depends on the kid I guess. If a kid has another path in mind and the guidance at home that he needs to make a wise choice, then by all means maybe you let go a little sooner and allow them to go without too much effort to retain them. The topic was "what to say to a kid". After all of this input, I think the best answer is this... it depends on the kid. But as coaches we should lay it out there and give each kid options, if they need them. I guess my advice was simply... do not live with regrets. That's the way I live my life now and, it is pretty good.

Wrong... There is no right or wrong to this debate. I could go on and on of why I think that wrestlers are tougher than other athletes (mentally and physically), but what it really comes down to is opinion. I do think the other athletes can do cool stuff (that is why I watch and have played those sports too). But.. my point is that it takes a special kid to stick with wrestling and to endure what it takes to excel in our sport. You may believe that other athletes are just as tough. I personally do not. Right or wrong.... just my opinion. And yes 92... I can respect your opinion. You typically have good stuff to say.

Awe man!!! The music was actually pretty good.... but the singing.... may have broke the internet. I kid i kid!

naw!... was going to explain... but.... just NAW!!!!

Reynolds wins the best of the Midwest tourney (philo) in Ohio this weekend (crazy tough tourney), and Mckivitz goes unbeaten at national duals in Fort Wayne... so yes... we getting some hammers next year.

not sure what your getting at? I meant that you are a gifted person that can do thing that others can't... kinda like when someone describes a really good wrestler like a bad a$$. I hope this is clarification enough for a southern man.

Rumor is #TheCountyTMZ will be parked outside of Nicks house to film any special guest coming in or out or any shenanigans that may occur!

With all of that said... not every aspect of wrestling is enjoyable. Making weight sucks, morning practice sucks, taking poundings by bigger or better kids in the room sucks. So... when a kid says "I don't enjoy it"... you have to make them know that it is not easy, nothing worth doing in life is. If it was easy, then everyone would do it. Your enjoyment comes when you set your goals and achieve them. Your enjoyment comes when you look around your classroom and realize that you are a bad dude. You can do things that all of the non-wrestlers can't. Your enjoyment comes when your hand is raised and you realize that all the hard work (that wasn't that enjoyable) pays off. So... when these kids grow up and their marriages hit a rough patch or when they have kids and they realize that life sucks at times... they can look back and see that sometimes you got to endure unenjoyable times to get to the good times. So... if a kid says that they don't enjoy it, and you know deep down that the kid needs wrestling, or you know that wrestling can change his life for the better... then you got to let him know of what is down the road for him, and that sticking to wrestling will help him more than he knows at this time. With all of that said.. Yes grades come first. If a kid doesn't make grades, than they have to know that they are doing everything else for no reason.

Dang... sorry friend.... that does sound like a crappy job! No really... if you feel so strongly, as to get on the board and speculate on what is going on with our club, I figured that you would appreciate some clarification. If you really are that stressed out about traffic..... I guess I will be your Dr. Phil (see I'm a giver). That's why I have spent countless hours and over a decade helping kids. If I cant help you, My favorite Uncle to the north may be able to set you straight. Again, feel free to call if you need anything. I'm sure that we can share a donut or something this weekend. Take care.

Or maybe the roster is full, and I was just trying to get a reaction like this. Now... that would be funny!!! Or... maybe we have a kid or two out. Maybe one kid could fill either spot, and I just need one. What if they all make the T-shirt? Will you apologize? You really never know! I will shoot you straight if you call me (if you are really that concerned). Like a wise poster once said... "stir them turds". The best question of all..... Will we ever know your true identity??!! And yes... Perry has used wildcards in the past... we all have. Good luck to all this weekend. Brewer 317-201-0644

Last season we had a kid named Matthew Cullen. Matthew was a Jv wrestler for three years. He was a career .500 wrestler. At the beginning of last season, it appeared that Matthew was going to be a four year JV wrestler. There was an injury or two that propelled Matthew into the varsity line up. He had a great season, and became a state qualifier. If you ask Matthew.. "do you have any regrets (as far as your high school career goes)?" he would surely say "no!" As far as that all goes... you can't just let a kid walk away... without laying it all out for them. Our team is a brotherhood, we all need each other to succeed. Most likely they will get their chance to shine (if the work is put in). Kids have one shot at high school. You have to let them know that they WILL regret leaving, if they choose to do so. Eveytime that the walk into a gym or wrestling room they will regret quitting. With that said... do not leave high school with regrets. Stick to sports, ask the prettiest girl out, and make good grades. Don't be the old guy at the bar or reunion, saying that he could have been great. These kids have one chance! Let them know this, and that you and the team will be there for the lows and highs. Basically if you quit... you will have regrets and sometimes regrets are not the best things to live with. As someone that coaches kids prior to them even stating elementary school, it kills me to see kids quit. I see these kids grow up. I see the highs and lows. I see some go onto greatness. I see some quit and go downhill. But... that our sport as a whole (peeks and valleys). It won't be easy to continue... but.... how many Matthew Cullen's do we know (not many) and how many could have beens do we know? As a coaches and mentors, we should make the kids aware of both types of guys, and encourage them to be a Matthew Cullen type.

Five from that semi-state or five from the region? Can we get an official list of region schools. I have always have a ton of respect for the region guys and the style of wrestling from there (big fan), just have never been clear on who is in and who is out. I figure that if anybody can straighten this out... it would be Da rat.

Looking to fill these weights for team state. Please PM me if interested; Matt Brewer

I'm sure that if you take all the number one ranked kids, you would at least 3/4 of the champs right. The rankings have been proven to be pretty darn good on this site.

I really think that we have 4 8th graders that will compete for middle school state titles this year. Tyler Conley (multiple time ISWA state champ) Jaden Reynolds (multiple time ISWA state champ) Brady McKivitz (multiple time ISWA state champ) Clayton Peters (man child)

I did see you sporting a caveman letterman jacket at the championships of #TheCounty. And It actually seemed to fit still.