kinder / gentler football

coyote -

I'm not sure you can, if in fact that is happening. I think you need to stress to your son the importance of continuing his commitment and his work ethic because it will pay off in the long run. Focus on him and continually reinforce the importance of being on time...paying the price...etc. and avoid focusing on the behavior and lack of commitment of the others. This is not only a lesson about success in athletics...but success in life...he will be the one who is respected and rewarded as he moves along while the others will fade. pdow