My DS1 (have written about him a lot over the years on MN!), he is nearly 9. He plays in the B team of our local footie team after being dropped from the A team. He doesn't know why he was dropped from the A team but it is to do with him being the worst player in the team. I know that sounds harsh but it is the only way I can describe it. Actually he isn't the worst player but he is not consistently good. One week he can score 2 goals and the next he will not go near the ball, shrink from it when it comes near him and generally seems to not give a damn. The B team is quite new and everyone is keen for their DC's to do well. I feel that DS1 is causing some resentment from other parents because of his lack of dedication. He loves the game and when I suggest he can give it up if he likes, he does not want to know. Only asks why he is not in the A team. I do point out that he must try his best every week and he thinks he does. He is always the one sitting out for half the match (too many players) on his own. I suppose I'm asking if I should do anything. I don't want everyone to get fed up with him because he doesn't try and they feel he is letting the team down but if he loves playing I don't want to knock his confidence by taking him away from the B team either. Also I am concerned that due to him not trying/caring he may be dropped anyway.
Any suggestions would be grateful.