As wrestlers begin to see the finish line for the high school wrestling season, it is important that begin to make plans for what they will be doing in the mythical off-season of wrestling.  For the dedicated and determined wrestlers in America, there really isn't an off-season. It is a constant process of periodization, looking to peak for the next big competition.      Many wrestlers in America haven't been fully integrated into a serious training structure at the Cadet and Junior Age Level. Young wrestlers at this age may have just started to get to know the sport. Great examples of this include many successful Olympians who did not start wrestling until they entered high school. Wrestlers like Jamill Kelly, Matt Lindland, and Quincey Clark hadn't received the full plan for developing in the sport until much later than other competitors; yet, they still went on to have tremendous success.      So, if a wrestler is getting a late start or is just getting to the point of really making a decisive commitment to the sport of wrestling the question probably comes up.  What's next?      For wrestlers that really want to get their best bang for their buck, the Cadet and Junior Duals offered by USA Wrestling undoubtedly will give a competitor plenty of opportunity to test their skills.      Getting to participate on one of the state dual teams should definitely be a goal of any determined wrestler at the Cadet and Junior Level.      Silver Level Coach Brian Bowker from New Jersey has been a part of trips to these duals in the past.      "Wrestlers will find that they are going to get a lot of matches under their belt, and they will get to really advance their skills as they begin to learn the international styles of Greco and Freestyle," said Bowker.    Wrestlers should be aware that the process to get on a state dual team varies for each state.  It is important that wrestlers seek out that information. Find the knowledgeable state coach by visiting the state's USA Wrestling's web-site www.themat.com or contact the state's membership director or state chairperson.    Some states may require qualification through a regional process. Others may have a try-out camp. It is important that young wrestlers know the process and the cost of being a part of the Cadet or Junior Dual Team.      Another thing to consider is that many USA Wrestling state associations only field a team for the National Dual Championships if the leadership of the state has wrestlers and coaches asking about it. A wrestler getting on the phone to make their voice heard can be an important step in making the move to this level of competition.      If a wrestler finds that his state doesn't field a team, it's important for them to ask what it would it take to get a team to Kansas City, Mo. or Enid, Okla. next summer.  Many state USA Wrestling associations are always looking for more volunteers to act as team leaders, pairers, referees, and coaches.  Helping a state identify the needed volunteers may be the impetus to get a state dual team together.      The key to moving ahead in wrestling is for wrestlers to take initiative. Athletes need to learn the process of being a part of these state travel teams, and they need to be ready to put in the work to get to represent their state next summer.      Gold Level Coach J.D. Robbins of the Florida Jets offers this advice, "Make a real commitment to wrestle on your state's dual team next summer.  The competition is what many young wrestlers need to feel to push them forward in their wrestling career.  Figure out the process and be prepared to do the work.  You won't be disappointed."