Runnersfan wrote:Really, it's a problem in any sport. But in rural areas, adults really put a lot of stock in these young athletes, as if they are destined for national greatness and beyond. I have witnessed literal interruptions of the school day for an athlete to give autographs! (This was not a female). I say keep them humble!
Coach it sounds like you are doing a good job keeping them "humble". Don't see that being an issue after what I saw the other day, appeared to handle themselves very well.