Re: I agree, but...

by Brian Asamoto

I don't think that LCC's program requires a wrestler to cut weight. At LCC, I believe that the coaching staff leaves it up to the individual wrestler to decide where he wants to be in terms of competitiveness.

Also, typically, the football players you need in the wrestling room are the heavier weights; 189, 214 and 275. Typically, these weights either don't have to cut weight or if they do, cutting 10-15 lbs is typically easier than for a middle weight.

Thirdly, the CIF within the last few years has significantly improved the certification for each weight class. This has been done specifically to deal with the main criticism of wrestling, cutting weight.

Cutting weight will always be a part of wrestling and it's what makes wrestling different from other sports. Each competitor from a size standpoint is equal. The difference is skill level, mental toughness, physical conditioning.

My message was only to make the parents of wrestlers aware of what may be happening in the athletic department at LCC which is making it difficult to compete at the state level.

Posted on Jan 14, 2008, 7:20 AM

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