Silas Almgren Quotes on Education (2 Quotes)

The bottom line is it is a very rare kid that cannot reach our standard at the high school. If the student is going to class and doing the prescribed homework, turning in their work and talking to the teacher they will always be eligible.

I have the perspective of both sides, being a teacher at the high school and being a coach. The kids have to recognize that we aren't trying to make it exclusive or too hard, but it should not be a right to be a participant in athletics it should be a privilege that should occur after the academic side is taken care of.