You really don't think this is a conflict? If your kid didn't play for her HS coaches club yet some of the kids on her HS team did you don't think that's a problem? Don't you think the coach should be beyond reproach? Amazed you don't see any issue. No different than paying the math teacher for extra help all year. If my kid got a better grade after paying (whether earned or not) don't you think those who didn't pay would have questions?