Years ago before social media became so prevalent, coaches coached and parents were supportive fans. Parents were very unlikely to confront a coach face to face about why their child was not getting enough playing time. We all seem to think today that our child is the "best" and should get the most playing time, and when that is not happening, we fire out texts or an email and expect some kind of instant gratification from the coach. Coaches have other jobs and are busy with their families as well. It is time to be realistic. We need to tell our kids to work harder at practice, work harder at home in the back yard too and stop thinking they will get more playing time because mommy or daddy inundated the coach with pressure emails and texts. American children will become soft and feel entitled in that situation. I do not want that for my child, do you.....really? Speak to the coach only over problems you consider to be serious such as a safety issue. Stop coaching from the sideline and let the coaches coach. Don't complain on the way home how your boy should have gotten more time. Find something positive to say about their play that day. Tell your child to work harder and STOP holding his hand: You might be surprised at how much your son will improve if you do that.
