We had a high school basketball coach who really liked my son as a junior. He tried desperately to play him. Said he was the hardest worker in practice, a great team member, and coach started him for a few games. Only one problem — he sucked at basketball.
Against my wishes son dropped basketball this year and became one of the leaders of the student section. He loved it. Team loved it. Eventually, I learned to love his new role.
Sometimes as a parent, you just have to give it up. And it's hard.