I heard rumblings a few years back that Denny Brighton was thinking about getting out of the coaching business.
Some said that when his youngest son graduated, that Brighton would step down as Bedford’s wrestling coach.
I’m sure glad he didn’t.
Brighton always has been an outstanding coach and this year he might be doing his best job ever. The Mules were not expected to do much this season. This is not your typical Bedford team. Most years, the Mules have a lineup loaded with seniors who have been waiting for their chance to shine.
This year, Brighton has just three seniors in the starting lineup, yet the Mules are 25-2 with several major tournament titles under their belts. The coach was masterful in the championship match of the Wittibslager Challenge Saturday, shuffling his wrestlers around to set up the best matchups against Dundee.
You are so right. I am not sure what he does with those boys in the room (which by the way is the football locker room, they have this success even without a wrestling room) But I am always amazed how these kids develop their wrestling skills thru the year.