Just a Coach

I was just just perusing and found this. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristidosh/2016/03/17/the-future-of-collegiate-wrestling-isnt-at-division-i-level/#431674742fcc

Nkawtg, If we cut the DEAD brackets as you call them, that is like cutting off our nose to spite our face. As i add the numbers there are 167 wrestlers at 107# at the state level that would leave wrestling and go to other sports. That does not count the other wrestlers in the state at that weight class. So do we want to grow our sport or kill it? those 167 plus kids will grow up to have kids who will probably wrestle and then they start coaching the next generation. This is how we grow. If we start eliminating opportunities for kids to wrestle we start eliminating our ability to grow.

Doc , last I heard we have a full team not sure who committed besides Deshaun.

How can you say this? We have several 10th, 11th and 12th in 106 this yaer. Look how they stack against the 8th and 9th graders.How would those guys fair in a heavier weight class. If anything 106 is showing we are doing something right on the middle school level.The smaller kids are getting Stronger and more technical. I find the 106lbers to be a fun match to watch.

106 ,113,121,130, 142,157, 172, 190,230, 285

The problem is if you get rid of 106 how many kids do we lose state wide? there are several who barely weigh 80 lbs already wrestling 106 now add another 4 pounds? You may think only 4 lbs but for a little guy 4 lbs is like 20 lbs to a 160, it would be like a ton. if anything add a class in some of the heavier areas

When I wrestled we had 167, 185 and hwt max 250

I would AGREE except the the youth state tournament is first broken by birth year. An 8th grader based on DOB should never wrestle a 6th grader. In some areas a 7th or 8th grade 1st year wrestler may automatically default to the MS state tournament and go 2 and out. it's cases like this that we a doing a disservice to our kids by not allowing them to compete at youth state. The old way of top 8 at MS were disqualified from youth was perfect. I say as much mat time we can give our kids the more we grow as a sport. IMHO

The only way to fix the mindset is to get the KHSAA Control Board to actually care about the sport and the kids.Below are the members of the KHSAA Wrestling advisory committee, these are the people who can make or break our sport.We need change we need to gain their attention and support. They have to be willing to take new ideas and concerns to the Control Board. Christopher King, Calloway County, Assistant Principal, 2019Bob Davis, Meade County, Coach, 2020 James Kraeszig, St. Xavier, Coach, 2019Che Founder, Central, Administrator, 2020Tim Ruschell, Ryle, Coach, 2017Troy Johnson, Fern Creek, Athletic Director, 2019Philip Dettwiller, Montgomery County, Coach, 2020Chris McCoy, Male, Coach 2018Scott Hawkins, Woodford County Superintendent, Board of Control RepresentativeMark Schumate, Louisville, KWOA, (ex-official)Scott Greenwald, Tournament Staff (ex-official )

KWOA release sheet.doc

I don't disagree, but it is up to us as coaches and parents to grow our sport and prove our value to the KHSAA. We are making great strides on the youth and middle school levels hopefully those will carry over to the next level as our kids improve and the sport keeps growing.

DrBaker. KHSSA does not care if its not football or basketball. I will tell you that KFWC has several influential coaches and admins on here. What is said about the MS and Youth is heard very clearly.

Our Ky Teams still holding on Especially Lindsey Wilson , Currently 3rd.

Coach Sulfsted at woodland is holding one next Wednesday 3-7-18 at Woodland Middle School Gym at 6pm

I love watching and reading this thread. Reminds me of old Saturday morning Wrestling. You have the one DELUSIONAL MORON and everyone else is jsut dancing and having fun whilst he get his knickers Twisted. Look at what I got, NEENER, NEENER, NEENER.

Thanks coach, I've gotten some info still missing a lot though.

Hey guys, I am doing some research into the history of Holmes Ms State team standings qualifiers, placers and our 2 champs. Th farthest back I have found is 2014. Does anyone have access to these? If so could or would you share them with me. Our program started at Holmes MS in 2008-2009 season.

Congrats to Zeke and RES

Mike Sulfsted has stated they are doing a remote weigh in

Coach, DaShaun said he is in for 220. May I suggest you offer 275 to Dillon Wayne as he was HWT runner up and weighs right at 240. I think he would represent Team Ky well.

I kinda like Whatchamecallit

Darren, Deshaun could make 220 as he only weighs like 205 I will see him tomorrow and ask him.

That's because was just a Beast. Off the mat a big teddy bear. Still our only HS State champ. but hopefully he will have company soon.

Fat Man got 55 points. time to tally guys

I would've have thought however its not on track nor is any of the State wrestling tournament showing to be available on KHSAA.org