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I known Derek for a couple of years him and my son were drill partners. That boy trains hard I don't think people realize what he puts in the practice room. As far as cocky goes he is not but if he was what's wrong with that. I met Mark Coleman at a wrestling camp when i was in high school and thought he was the cockiest guy in world. What's wrong with knowing your good. The Wileys are a religious family and his dad wouldn't put up with Derek acting like that. Keep up the good work Derek it looks like it's paying off. It looks like you got some haters out there. Keep doing what your doing and will you will the next big thing coming out of Kentucky.

OK guys, I live outside of the website. Signing off on this one going forward. Thanks again for those that replied here and gave feedback via PM

Any advice / information on the following would be appreciated: 1. Is it better to hold back a wrestler in MS that is academically passing in order to gain an extra year of development in wrestling. 2. Does this give them advantage as a student athelete for college recruitment? 3. If you live out of school distrct for the team you want to wrestle for how can you do it without moving into the district? Are there any options for out of district wrestlers. 4. Can you do this in Boone County in any way? I need better options for my wrestler, any suggestions outside of moving on or off the books is appreciated? There are risk with any under the table options so please explain them for my education.

Thank you to all those that provided feedback to my post. I have learned a lot and considered all the feedback respectfully. I have contacted the KHSAA for information and understanding as well. Overall, I would encourage everyone to respect that fact that the rules laid out buy the KHSAA are governed by the schools and the "smart people" running them. If they are not right then they need to be changed. Additionally, I remain a parent first and foremost and wanted to clarify on one point: My inquiry was driven more from a maturity issue I see for my son. He already has the athletic ability and the academic eligibility needed to compete at high levels in HS. The issue is he will most likely be a late bloomer as far as physical development. At 13 turning 14in 4 months, he has yet to show puberty physically and so I began exploring the ideal of holding him back a year. His doctor has expressed this suspicion as well. That is the bottom line reason I am looking into the hold back option. For me it is too late to act proactively. A lesson learned for my younger son I guess if needed. I know this is a heart felt issue and there are always strong opinions expressed on this website. I want to be clear that this is an option I considered for my son's overall development and happiness Mr. Gran by.

1. Guys, I think we are disconnected here. ACADEMICS are not being sacrificed at all. I do not accept one without the other or he does not get to participate in sports. He is a straight A type student. Repeating a year of school conpromises none of that. If anything it gives him another year of academics and athletics. 2. Not only is he academically sound, he is also gifted with athletic ability. Make no mistake, both are just as important in my opinion. His future has opportunity in both. There are lots of ways to earn a living these days if you have a degree behind you in the sport world and/or the business world. His choice, I just want him to have the opportunity to make it either way and take full advantage of his highschool and elementary years. 3. Sports and academics both teach kids the skills and values needed to be successful in life. All kids should compete in some type of sport in my opinion. Enough can not be said for the values sports teach kids for life in general. Look at our nation and the barriers sports broke down just as example of where i am comming from on that. 4. I am trying to see negatives here but honestly I am not so far. Paris Gram is loaded with kids that have been held back and now compete at the very top of highschool wrestling. Most of their wrestlers are already signed with D1 colleges. If they are the example then I have my answer because they are dominating the sport nationally. I wonder if the extra years of working in top notch environments give them an even greater edge???? Proof in the pudding kinda thing there I think. :? 5. We currently attend Jordan's camp in the summer, golden cross club during our own wrestling season in KY and several football camps as he plays that sport as well. Academically he is in advanced placement classes, orchestra, and several other school clubs. Anyway, why should he be penalized or put at a disadvantage of 1 year's development opportunity for his success?

Actually I am quite serious and want to know from parents who have actually done this. Please feel free to send private message to me and thanks for the information. Again, I am trying to gain knowledge and full understanding of how to best manage my child and his athletic gift. Serious opportunity is at stake and an extra year of education is also a plus in my book anyway. I am not so worried about the girl friends he can have all that he wants in college. Also, any college coaches seeing this topic please let me know how it is viewed or not by recruiters. An extra year of growth, strength training, and experience prior to college being a plus or a non issue when looking at a prospect and their stats. I mean no offense to anyone but the facts are it is not breaking any rules if the schools allow the parent to hold the kid back and they are still eligible to compete. This is comming from one that had a full athletic scholarship and wants the best opportunity for his son to do the same.

I don't think AJ Bender or Burroughs could beat Wiley. That boy eats nails for breakfest.

Any middle school rankings or know when they will be coming out.

The rumor isn't true because a couple of the posts are from Conner's youth coach.

any midget results from BGSG.

is there any midget wrestlers going, 70 or 75lbs.

Colten Cooper won the midget 75lbs. congrats son

any idea when we will get the password for the USA cards we bought from 5/10 tournament

any info on how Ruscell finished

can you register at the door.

any midget wrestlers going between 70-75lbs.

How did the Larue tournament go. Was there a good turn out. Do you have any results for the 9-10, 70-75lbs.

Is the schedule that is posted up to date. Just wanted to make sure before we take a long road trip. I'm really curious about the May 3rd tournament.

Can you register at the door ?

How did Gilkey do in nationals

it is usually in July

what is the weights for the sizes

is there a flyer for Hopkinsvilles tournament.

what nationals is this a qualifier for.

is Calloway for all ages?