Mike Walton Quotations

If we get a feeling that they don't want us, then we'll go elsewhere. We don't want to go through what The Salvation Army went through.

I am glad that I am going to state, but I should've done better tonight. I have done better in both the bench and clean and jerk in practice.

He's going to be here for a while.

I think the lack of experience has cost us to a degree, but the kids have made some strides and improvements. I've been pleased.

We also have a lot of support from the administration and the community. I can't tell you how much help I've had. I can't take any of the credit.

Ben has provided a lot of leadership for us this season.

As much as people were like, 'Oh, you're going,' and 'Oh, you got this,' it doesn't matter. You're still just as nervous as everyone else coming out.

I've just tried to preach to them to make the commitment necessary in practice and out on the mat to develop a good work ethic. I think that's developed confidence in them, especially in the young ones.

As a coach, he's awesome. Awesome. He knows his stuff.

I'm very optimistic about the future. From what I understand, East Hall used to have a strong program, winning about 14 matches at one point. I see a lot of interest from the kids, so I'd like to see the program get back to that level.