[artlax]

it is simple - why not use what other individual sports use to determine their top performers - a ranking system based on performance in tournament play!

We know that every year there are a certain number of tournaments - many in different styles - but that is ok.

We simply come up with a points system based on coaches finish in each tournament. Hey - if a coach wants to be considered the best in the country then he works at all the styles and makes it to the tournaments.

Not everyone has to take part -only those who want to just like the MFCAL system. Guys can still have their league play, etc...And this just might encourage more participation in the tournaments.