Originally Posted by Anonymous
Coaches should never ever discuss playing time or strategy with a parent.
BOTC completely and totally disagrees with this view. At the very least, a coach or trainer should sit down with the parent or player BEFORE asking them to sign on the dotted line for the new season to discuss how the player will be used, where the player ranks on the current roster, and how the player will be used during the season. While subject to change based on practices, there is a huge difference accepting a roster spot for 15 minutes per game versus 60 minutes per game.

Originally Posted by Anonymous
Everyone has a different opinion & admit it or not wants their kid on the field more than the next kid deep down. How could a coach possibly make everyone happy??
Parents and players MOST OFTEN wind up unhappy when EXPECTATIONS are not being met. Expectations should be set by the coach or trainer upon accepting the player to the roster. SURPRISES make parents unhappy.

Originally Posted by Anonymous
Oh and if everyone gets equal playing time then guess what? You don't win and parents have something else to complain about!
BOTC believes that competitive travel teams can not and should not allocate equal playing time to all individuals. PAL and house teams are another discussion point.

Originally Posted by Anonymous
And if you're upset about your drive to practice & your kids lack of playing time then look to move to a less competitive team closer to home
Again, the drive distance is something that the parent should assess long before showing up to the first tryout. The playing time is what a reputable coach will discuss upon accepting a player.