I've heard their kids are still playing hard. When you're struggling it's easy in late January for kids to kind of quit.

I think our kids have tried really hard, and played really hard. There?s just been times late in crucial games when we haven?t executed.

People are like kids when they see it. It's not just a trophy to them; it represents all the years of rooting for the team.

My main goal is to maintain a club year after year. It's a healthy environment for kids and helps build self-confidence. Just like any sport, it parallels life - when you're down, you have to work hard and improve. Most people don't realize the amount of stamina it takes to box. It takes a rare kid to keep showing up practice after practice. I won't let them come in with the attitude that 'I'm going to beat someone up.' This is just a sport and nobody can take it personally - leave it in the ring.

The dads do more than I do. They are the ones that do the driving and take their kids all over.

Our kids seemed to lose their focus against Osage. We wrestled better earlier than we did later.