Originally Posted by Anonymous
I can’t tell if you agree or think the idea of a parent, not a team, providing gift cards or thank you $ or private lessons from the head coach is not happening and not influencing the coach’s decision. Youth sports is not even close to a meritocracy.

You'd be surprised. Check the hotels rooms for parents and some coaches at major club programs lighting one up and sharing party goods. It's bad enough other parents are talking about it and it works based on the results. At several age levels.