•Prior to change:
•Any coach could meet with the referee, and this could take place in the team dressing room before a dual meet began.
•Reason for change:
•Clarifies that each team’s head coach shall now meet with the referees and team captains on the mat before the start of a dual meet.
•Referees are to make certain that head coaches and captains explain to everyone that they must exhibit good sportsmanship throughout the contest.
•This new wording makes wrestling consistent with other NFHS sports.