pin2win 58 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Why doesn't Kentucky put together a team for nationals...the top freshmans,sophmores,juniors, and seniors form a team..and show off ky's talented wrestlers...just a lil idea that came to my mind while on here Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bear 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I think this is a great idea. The problem though is money. If we had this though it would put KY on the map big time. An idea though that could be big is have a fundraiser provided by schools across the state. Say take 2% of the profit made out of every tournament though out the year to help cut down the cost on nationals. After that you take the person who placed highest out of every weight in their grade the first dibs as a "starter". Anyone else that wants to go is welcome but the fundraiser will help only the starters funds in going to nationals. Any other ideas? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bear 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I know 2% may not seem like much, but this would be including the State tournament. The state tournament would be where we make most of our money anyway. I think this would encourage kids and parents to compete on the national level. The kids because it gives them that much more incentive to place high at state. The parents would be encouraged because they wouldn't have to break their back paying for nationals. The only problem I see is if a kid in say the 9th grade didn't place at 285, we would take the person who won the most matches at state at that weight in that grade. If there is 2 people with the same you go with who had the most pins. After that if there still tied you go to who won by largest margins in their match. If still tied after this you go with who had the best record through-out the season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bs285 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 I know 2% may not seem like much, but this would be including the State tournament. The state tournament would be where we make most of our money anyway. I think this would encourage kids and parents to compete on the national level. The kids because it gives them that much more incentive to place high at state. The parents would be encouraged because they wouldn't have to break their back paying for nationals. The only problem I see is if a kid in say the 9th grade didn't place at 285, we would take the person who won the most matches at state at that weight in that grade. If there is 2 people with the same you go with who had the most pins. After that if there still tied you go to who won by largest margins in their match. If still tied after this you go with who had the best record through-out the season.sounds good 2 me lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tc125 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 why not just do it like they do it on real teams, and have a wrestle off? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Bear 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 why not just do it like they do it on real teams, and have a wrestle off?Do you know how stressful that would be to pull that off? Plus it's more of an incintive to do well at state. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slammer 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Another problem is that coachs are not allowed to coach their kids at nationals or allowed to practice with them before going. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TC Wrestler 0 Report post Posted February 28, 2009 Another problem is that coachs are not allowed to coach their kids at nationals or allowed to practice with them before going.Wow. Are you serious? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tc125 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 Do you know how stressful that would be to pull that off? Plus it's more of an incintive to do well at state.im not saying just anybody in the state be allowed to wrestle for a spot, maybe you have to at least make it to state. or make it so far in state, but to narrow it to the placers in some weights isnt good enough. i mean some draws are tougher than others, especially in a stacked weight class. definite placers during the season could turn into non placers post season due to the drawing, or an injury. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ankle_pick111 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2009 i would love to go to nationals but one of the main reasons im probably not going is money Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrestler123 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 Another problem is that coachs are not allowed to coach their kids at nationals or allowed to practice with them before going.Where did you recieve this information at? I know for a fact Ryle holds open mats every year preparing wrestlers for Nationals and their own wrestlers are involved. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nightmare 0 Report post Posted March 2, 2009 It is in the KHSAA bylaws but it is very hard to enforce... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Avery Zerkle 1 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 PRACTICE TIME CHANGE: THE PRACTICE TIME FOR THIS WILL BE 4-5:30pm, ON THESE SUNDAYS March 8th , March 15th, March 22nd , March 29thHigh School Nationals Wrestling ChampionshipApril 1-5 Grades 9, 10, 11, 12 Virginia Beach Convention Center Because of the no contact rule in KY, I (Avery Zerkle) have been asked ,again this year, by several parents to help prepare their wrestler for this upcoming event. I also plan to attend the tournament as well as help coach the kids. In preparation for the tournament I plan to hold practice the first four Sundays in March. These practices will be very intense and consist of 10-15 wrestlers that are training to obtain an All-American status at this tournament. If you are interested please contact me ASAP so that I can reserve a spot for you. For coaching purposes, at the tournament, one coach can only manage 6-8 wrestlers. I have asked my assistant coach, Matt Koz to help with the training and coaching for this years events. So, a group of 12-16 wrestlers would work well for a great training environment and personal attention at the tournament.These are the wrestlers that are participating thus far:Korey Shotwell, Dusty Brown, Jake Lee, Jake Ilg, Myran Bradbury, Josh Johnson, Jordan Murphy, Alex Murphy, Connor Coyle There will be numerous state champs and placers attending.Training Sessions:**All sessions will be on Sundays from 4:30-6:00pm 4:00-5:30pm at Cincinnati La Salle High Schoolthe wrestling room is in the De La Salle Center behind the school.You can get directions from my web page. www.goldencrosswrestling.comMarch 8th , March 15th, March 22nd , March 29thCost: $225This includes 4 training sessions, weight management plans, and coaching during tournament. This cost will also help cover my expenses for the trip: Flight $250, 4 nights hotel $500, coaches pass $100, food and misc. $100.Please contact me to hold a spot and for further questions.Avery Zerkle's 937-631-2099Golden Cross Wrestling, LLC www.goldencrosswrestling.comAvery ZerkleHead Coach Cinn. La Salle High School2006-2008 Head Coach Springboro High School2003-2006 Head Coach Graham Jr. High2002 Volunteer Assistant Graham High School2x NCAA Qualifier at Lock Haven UniversityNCAA Eastern Wrestling League ChampNCAA Pennsylvania State Athletic Conf. ChampOhio State Champ at Graham High SchoolOhio State Runner-Up at Graham High SchoolJr. National Freestyle Duals National ChampJr. National Freestyle All-AmericanSr. National All-AmericanMatt KozAsst. Coach Cinn. La Salle High School2 X NCAA Qualifier- Minnesota/Univ. Tennessee3 X Ohio State Champ at St. Ed Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kentucky10 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2009 why do we just do what Mar Hitchings did back in the day. He took all the state champs and put them on a team if that individual couldn't be there, then he would go down to runner up and so on. it worked pretty well i was on the first team to go to Illinois, it was a lot of fun but it was a dual tourny not individual. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites