You'll never get equal playing time for each kid, some kids are better and teams want to win. However minimal or no playing time is unacceptable. If a kid isn't good enough to play, don't take their money and tell them congrats they are on the team. Just because a kids name is on roster doesn't mean he is on the team. Kids want to play, parents come to watch them play. Clubs have to make less money and leave 4, 5 kids off roster, if they aren't good enough to play. Take 18 kids, instead of 25.
Exactly, playing limited or not playing kids at all is terrible for a kids confidence, at any age. I agree just don't take them, because winning has become everything, charge more to make up the more, parents will gladly pay it. And of your son doesn't give that training and practice time line, that's justification for spending the money. There are 100s of good coaches and trainers, it's Long Island. There are so MANY choices out there, why leave your kid on the bench when he can contribute on a very good team. Go be the star on another club. Replay the last 2 championship games you watched and if you son didn't play 10 minutes, it's time to leave.
