But in wrestling, the score is kept on the boys, ability to overcome an opponent in a hand to hand contest, whereas a two second interval at any time can mean win or loss. Yes, the boy stands alone. There is no place for the show-off, the half hearted, or the weakling on the wrestling team. When the whistle blow a boy puts his ability on the line with his determination and courage. We who are close to the young man on our wrestling team have watched the range of human emotions from elation to heart break.
Wrestling is tough, and hard, like life, it is the survival of the fittest.
The young men who entered and stay with the team know this.