This is Joel's 3rd year of wrestling. He loves it. To tell the truth if you would of asked me before 3 years ago that I would love being a Wrestling Mom. I would of asked you if you were crazy, and I wouldn't let my son wrestle. I have come to love the wrestling sport, and being a Wrestling Mom. Joel tells me I am his #1 cheerleader. To tell the truth I don't know if that is bad or good. If you haven't seen me at a tournament warning I am loud when cheering on my little favorite wrestler.
The sport has taught Joel so much. It teaches how to compete as an individual as well as a team member. It teaches self-confidence as well as respect. Your probably thinking how does wrestling teach that? Well, Joel has learned that no matter if you win or lose; as long as you did your best it is what counts. Even when he has had a tough match he doesn't give up. He keeps fighting. It is all about having fun at this age. Joel has learned to respect his opponent, the ref, the coaches the other and his own, and to himself. His first year of wrestling was hard when he lost. He would run off the mat, not shake hands nothing. Now he takes each loss with pride that he did his best. He shakes hands, says good job, and thank you. His first year of wrestling he won I think 2 matches out of all them. Last year he won probably 12. So, far with 2 tournaments his is 0-5 matches. He has had really tough opponents this year. He is in a new age level, and weight class. He hasn't given up. He is doing very well on his basic wrestling techniques. Now he is trying to strengthen his new ones he is learning. He is a true fighter for sure.Not only is Joel in a new Age bracket and weight class, but Joel is wrestling for a different club this year. Do to many circumstances we chose to not wrestle for Winterset's club this year. This year he is wrestling for WCV Mat Pack in Stuart. He actually went to them starting middle of last wrestling season when Winterset was done with their little guys, and Joel wanted to continue wrestling, and learning. So we just decided to stay with WCV since their program goes all wrestling season. Be honest Joel has seemed to love it there more than he did at Winterset.
Yes, traveling 40 minutes 1-2 times a week specially this time of year can be hard, but if my son is determined, and wants to put in the effort there is nothing wrong with it, and it is worth it. Joel gets 2 hours of solid practice each time he goes. Joel feels like part of the team. Not just somebody. Everyone is friendly and caring. Real down to earth people. I even feel more comfortable being there. It isn't about money it is about teaching and giving children something to do besides sit at home playing video games, or getting into trouble.
Last night at Joel's tournament in Indianola I will be honest. It let me know that Joel and I changing wrestling clubs was the right thing to do. Joel is a lot happier at WCV, and so am I. After I left high school and became a Mom; I would of never thought I would go back to where I graduated. I am happy that I have. Thank you to all the WCV Mat Pack coaches, and parents that have made us feel welcome, and letting Joel be part of the team.
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