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Amojondro t1_jctqn3h wrote

Reply to comment by Bosurd in Penn State wins the 2023 DI men's NCAA wrestling team title - 10th title in 12 years by abon123456789

When I went to middle school in PA, there was a middle school wrestling and lax team (I think field hockey as well), vs when I moved to TX I found out none of those teams where in my middle school (TX of course had football tho). I think it’s just PA starts early with it for kids and they’re strong at the coaching levels while doing it. Same reasons why TX is so stacked in HS football: culture of starting early, fantastic funding for it followed by great coaching.

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phl_fc t1_jcu1fi7 wrote

You know how most areas have a kids “kick and chase” soccer program for anyone old enough to walk? PA does that with wrestling. There’s youth wrestling programs for any age, so by the time PA kids get to college they’ve literally been doing it for over a decade.

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boobsarecool t1_jcv2nhf wrote

Yep, PA and NJ both have established youth programs that a majority of states do not. Getting started in wrestling at 8 yrs old instead of High School is a huge step up on top of the very strong wrestling culture in both states

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