[old and tired]

"Of course, with a few years behind me, I can see it was CLEARLY a pity trophy!"

You're wrong. Working hard is much more important than just being good. Eventually, an 8 year old that works hard at basketball will be good, maybe he'll never be a great athlete, but learning to work hard is one of life's most important lessons and will carry a person much further.

[cinives]

bingo - ask Tiger Woods.

There’s a guy who never stops trying.

[rlmorel]

LOL...I can agree, but tell that to the OTHER eight year olds!

I would like to think you are correct...:)