How to encourage frustratied son to stay in a sport

[Anonymous]

My son has been relegated to JV even though he’s is much better than the varsity starters.

The coach has not moved my son up on the basis that he has not attended many practices. His absence from practice is Due to a series of events outside our control (sickness, injury, family issues).

On JV he is not only undefeated he is crushing his opponents. My son is offended by his relegation and I’m afraid he’ll quit the sport. I’ve tried to tell him he’s just been unlucky and that next year is bound to be better. Any advice?

[Anonymous]

Work harder on your chat gpt prompting.

[Anonymous]

It's too early for the trolls to be out. Don't you have a better way to spend your Sunday? Sad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My son has been relegated to JV even though he’s is much better than the varsity starters.

The coach has not moved my son up on the basis that he has not attended many practices. His absence from practice is Due to a series of events outside our control (sickness, injury, family issues).

On JV he is not only undefeated he is crushing his opponents. My son is offended by his relegation and I’m afraid he’ll quit the sport. I’ve tried to tell him he’s just been unlucky and that next year is bound to be better. Any advice?

Well, your son (you were also a part of this) decided to play a team sport. By doing so, he (and you) essentially gives up the control to the coach who has the final say regarding who can be on the team. Therefore, do not come here and complain about it because nobody will have sympathy for you.

[Anonymous]

Troll fail

[Anonymous]

I'll bite....
You don't show up for practice and don't put in the work, you don't play/don't advance. That is sports (or dance, or work).

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I'll bite....
You don't show up for practice and don't put in the work, you don't play/don't advance. That is sports (or dance, or work).

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[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'll bite....
You don't show up for practice and don't put in the work, you don't play/don't advance. That is sports (or dance, or work).

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If you're a five star recruit and everybody on the team is trash, you don't need to show up for practice.

[Anonymous]

Tell him about Leroy Smith. There is a podcast somewhere.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Tell him about Leroy Smith. There is a podcast somewhere.

Here: https://www.thisamericanlife.org/832/transcript

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I'll bite....
You don't show up for practice and don't put in the work, you don't play/don't advance. That is sports (or dance, or work).

This

If you're a five star recruit and everybody on the team is trash, you don't need to show up for practice.

Having raised a 4-star recruit, I suggest bringing that exact attitude to coaches. They will appreciate it and understand. Practice and learning to succeed as a team is so overrated. In fact, when Larlo hits the D1, coaches will suggest that someone as gifted as Larlo can just show up on game days and do his thing.