FYI- nobody has to be "critical" of any athlete. Personally, I cheer for the team. When they do well, I am excited and
its easier to cheer. When they don't do well, its harder to cheer. I wasn't able to cheer much by the end of last season. I don't boo my own team. I don't criticize mistakes or poor performances because I know from being a player that they already know. I don't pretend I know better about how or what players or coaches should do. I don't call for anybody to be benched or fired.
This doesn't mean I am delusional or that I can't see reality through my blue googles. I just don't feel it does any good for me to dump on these kids like that.