This issue about academics and athletics hits close to home right now. Mr Shelstin probably hit the nail...a little "time management". So I want to tell Alex what I told my youngest son.

Nurse Ks is right - grades must come first. I also firmly believe in life after sports.

However, "choice by default" should always be the exception.

Instead, "choose to find a way to make room for all good things in your life."

"Good living" is all about time management "and character". So it's better to learn "how" now, before you leave High School.

You can’t stop the waves, but you can learn to surf. -- Joseph Goldstein