Bad for the other kids on the team. But, I would not want to be the kid who was cut. His arse is toast in that school and on that team. He basically destroyed the season of the other kids by his, and his parents, selfish actions. Wouldn't be suprised if he suffers an injury on the field (or in the locker room).
According to another article, that kid sat on the sidelines by himself at the first practice after the coaches quit and didn't participate.