I'd personally stick to my guns on the football thing.
Just because the coaches don't check grades till it's too late doesn't mean you can't.
And there's no school system in the country that can keep a kid on a team if the parent doesn't want him there.
I'd let him know that in fairness to his TEAMMATES that you're not going to remove him on the spot - but I'd put some goals in place for this point forward.
If he gets one more test score below X - or misses any more assignments - that kind of thing - Then it's an instant drop from the team.
Clearly put the ball in his court so to speak.
School comes first, football second - there's no two ways about it.
(and get a direct line to the teachers, let them know what you're doing - and let THEM get you the info on test grades etc - don't expect HIM to report it you you accurately!)
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