text: Instead of kicking them off the team, give them a little leeway. Just make them sit the bench a couple games and then they will learn to work harder. One reason is because academics come before sports. The students will not have sports when it comes to real life. In order to get a job, you have to be well educated and ready. It doesn't matter how good of an athlete you are, sports won't be there all your life. Another reason is that if the student is trying his very best, you have to consider. The student may not be the brightest kid is the world, but if he is giving the best he can do, second think just kicking him off the team. Doing the best you can in everything is really all that matters. If you can do that, you are in good shape for everyday life.