That's what this boils down to. Don Flavin has proven to be a great benefactor for the sport in this state, particularly at DeKalb High School and at Northern Illinois University. Of all the deserving people out there in this state, Don is in this second group, the first 15 in history. That certainly is select company. He started the program at the high school and his success carried on to Northern.
Wrestling is such a great sport.
It gives the individual an opportunity. Size is not a barrier. You demonstrate the fundamentals to a young person. A wrestler is part of a team, but still an individual who can develop his own style. This is what makes wrestling unique.