Yesterday we had our first outing of the year. The competition was pretty tough with kids from Grand Junction, Montrose, Palisade, Meeker, and some other assorted towns. I think many of the little kids from the other towns wrestle year round, and there were even some private clubs represented. Our kids did an awesome job. I am so proud of how hard they fought. Our older kids had a little harder time than the younger ones, but the small issues we have are technique problems that are easy to fix with more practice. I was so impressed with the coachability of the kids. They really listened well and tried to do the things I asked them to. As I tell them, "the only thing you can control is your effort and your attitude." With the high emotions associated with youth tourneys, they kept a great attitude all day--win or lose. I can honestly say that each kid did their best, which is all I ask. Overall, it was a very positive experience. My wife took about 330 pictures and is arranging them into our scrapbook which is starting to take shape with summer club, world's strongest bruin, fall camp, fall season practice, and now this tourney.
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