If players had a good idea or thought a certain scheme or play might work, he was open to that. When you have a coach that listens to the players, it makes you want to play harder.

I've had bad patches throughout my career, where I've not played well and missed a few kicks here and there. But to be able to come through that and not stick your head in the sand, that's important. I've done that a few times and that's really what's satisfying, that I've been able to bounce back.

He is the type of wrestler who can be ranked in the state and do some big things in tournaments.

Having a full lineup is important, but the biggest thing is progression with each wrestler. That they learn from each match and get better and don't repeat the same mistakes.

They chose not to wrestle for various reasons.