[kjolana1124]

I love going to regionals. As one of my favorite mentors once said "They put the Inspiration in FIRST."

You do make a valid point, however. I mean, our team doesn't go to a lot of off-seasons, but I'm trying to fix that. From a student standpoint, regionals tend to be a bit more intense and thus some of the kids pick up on that intense pressure a little more than offseason and enjoy that level of competition more. I mean, that's what events like IRI are for yes, but sadly no (most) teams can really guarantee if they'll get in.

I would say try, if possible, to go to at least two, or a regional and champs. There's something about that extra level of competition that really pulls some people in.