quote:coach2709, I wish all the parents think the way like coaches think. Most of the parents would care less about the Vasity Jersey if their sons are truly good. Only those parents whose son is not so good or average player would whining about playing time or bragging about a Varsity Jersey.
kbat, that is a pretty ignorant statement. My son was a starting varsity pitcher as a freshman. He did not have to dress for varsity when he wasn't pitching (he played SS on JV). I told him he needed to show appreciation to the coach for allowing him the opportunity to play varsity. I also told him he needed to be there to support his teammates. When he wasn't playing JV, he dressed for the varsity game.
It has nothing to do with bragging or whining. It has to do with TEAM. In my opinion, an underclassman should appreciate any opportunity to do anything with the varsity team. Playing on that team is the ultimate goal in HS.