Okay, HS sports are NOT about teaching young men and women about how HAD life is. HS sports are about participation, teamwork and commitment. It gives the student participating a sense of being part of a team, and learning to work in a team environment. It gives the student body something to come out and cheer. Did any of you who post on here play any high school sports? A coach will determine who will start/play. Not every kid will start. Not every kid will make the team. Some coaches make sure that Seniors start or play significantly. Some don't. Based on a lot of statements I read on here, the vast majority of you did not play either in HS or college.