As sophomore son's JV season transitioned to Varsity this past June he was cut by the Varsity coach on day 1 of summer ball. The only player cut. Reason given "your numbers don't look good (based on JV) and I have nowhere to play you" Son asked "Can I try out again?" to which he answered "Your chances are slim". He asked "Can I continue to play JV for the summer?" "No" (though 3 others were allowed to) Son didn't want to hang up his cleats and has been working hard and intends to try out for Varsity. Varsity doesn't have try outs per se they just start team workouts and practices in January so he'll have to figure that out.
This isn't about the coach decision it's this, does cut from a HS sport inherently mean that's it...your done? Does it leave a door open to try again? The coach was a little ambiguous and I have no experience of my own with HS sports.
I could see a coach thinking the only way to give some kids a kick in the butt is to throw some adversity their way and see what their character really is. On the other hand he didn't say anything to give him any hope like work on X or Y and we'll see you in Spring. I appreciate his initiative and support him, but wish it hadn't had to come to this to light a fire in him.