The key point which has already been made and that is that the boy played JV as a junior---- I agree that tells you something---that means he has to earn a starting varsity spot just like a frosh, soph, jumior or any other senior this year---if not starting makes him and the parents unhappy--so be it-- if the boy wants to quit because he is not playing a lot or starting then that tells me something about the boy-- let the boy make the decision--he is a maturing young male-- if he decides to quit that is his option and as parent I would not try to dissuade him--let him enjoy his senior year as he sees fit
TRhit