My son is a senior student of the college wrestling team. Since he first wrestled in his sophomore year, he and I have come a long way. When he first told me that he wanted to try the high school team, I got all the normal parent worries – a little more.
Yes, I am worried about the injury but I feel ashamed when some of my son’s files from the coach tell us about the viruses, bacteria and infections that can be picked up on wrestling mats and wrestling equipment!
We say MRSA, Ringworm, Herpes Simplex, Staph, Strep and Hepatitis B to name a few. These contagious, contagious nightmares are not just on wrestling mats. They live in helmets, mats, equipment bags and most other hard moving surfaces.
In addition to the threat of unhealthy bacteria, every wrestler's outfit has an evil stench! No one can kill the magical gas that penetrates the entire gym.
The coach promises that the wrestling mat is always…
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