They want to put a "Hall of Shame" poster on the wall. I think that next year we will do that, and I will make it clear during the parents meeting. [/QB][/QUOTE]

Yikes. Sounds like a bad idea to me. Not only regarding potential law suits but if a kid wants to quit - that is their business. Most already feel bad about quitting. Do you want kids to stay with it because they love the sport or because they are afraid about being in the 'Hall of Shame'? Leave the poor kid alone. Wish them well. Everybody needs love. Sometimes it takes wisdom and bravery to know when to quit. Sometimes the dragon wins. I always encourage kids to stick with things and not quit - but if they choose to quit - darn, rats. But life goes on and they will learn lessons one way or another.

In this world we have all different kinds of people. Some will always excell no matter what. Some will fail. Some will do so-so.

I'd concentrate on the ones that stick with it and not focus my energies on the ones that quit. I think trying to guilt them into staying is short-sighted in the long run. I think it will back fire.