Favoritism

If you are an athlete I am sure you have heard others talk about or experienced favoritism at some point in your life. Even outside of sports favoritism is alive. Whether it is teachers, friends, or coaches, they can sometimes show that they have a favorite player, student, or friend. They are not going to admit they have a favorite person, because it is not right for coaches or teachers to do that. Coaches should not choose their lineups based on the friendliest kids or the athlete with the most interactive parents, but base who plays on the most hardworking and skilled athletes.
Coaches do not always understand when they are favoring players. It can be hard to sit through a practice and watch the coach praise the same player over and over again for doing simple things. It is extremely frustrating to have one person on the team who likes to suck up to the coach and always agree with them no matter what. We all have that one teammate who will do anything for a coach. This is not a bad thing. In fact, I think all athletes should always be respectful to their  coaches no matter the circumstances and do what they ask. There comes a point though that you realize some people do it just to benefit themselves.
Playing time is not always going to be equal or fair. Yes, sometimes not the best athletes get the chance to go out there and show others what they can do. Sometimes the better athletes have to sit on the bench, but this is giving others the opportunity to improve and get reps. You are not going to get better by not playing. Be considerate to others, because not everyone is going to be equally talented. If you are the one getting the opportunity to play do not take it for granted.
Sports are a wonderful thing and provide many people with happiness outside of home and school. Favoritism is real and life isn't always as fair as you want it to be. Athletes need to understand the strength it takes to be a team player and not always want things for themselves. Being part of a team means being supportive no matter the circumstances. Teammates should always be there for each other, even if you aren't friends outside of sports. That is what being on a team calls for.