Wrestling season Starts soon

Wrestling changes lives.  There is something very inherently unique about wrestling that not only develops a persons character but in many cases changes their character; for the better.  They develop a sense of respect for themselves and for others.  They learn humility and how to be humble.  The change in each athlete is remarkable.  You cannot buy it and it MUST be earned.  It can only be purchased with hours of blood, sweat and for some, many tears.  It is the sweat equity and the value contained therein that will be worth its weight in gold the athletes will value for the rest of their lives.     

Black eyes, bloody noses, sprained ankles and bloody lips...yes..its all a part of it!  However, its not really that common.  Despite what you may hear, wrestling is actually one of the safest of all high schools sports.  In fact, most injuries in wrestling actually occur during training sessions and NOT in actual competitions.  Unlike most other sports, wrestling is the ONLY sport that has the highest referee to athlete ratio.  There is 1 referee per two athletes.  And in the higher level competitions, there are two referees per two athletes or a 1:1 ratio.  Statistically, you are MORE LIKELY to get hurt playing soccer or basketball than wrestling.  And THAT IS A FACT!