as i had typed in my earlier post, i cant talk to the coach, he wont talk in person and wont return my emails. i appreciate the fact that you responded, but, if he's good enough to make the team then he is good enough to play more than a minute on the field. and if the coach cared, he would spend some one on one time to coach my son about the way he thinks my son should play the position. i dont think having him play for such a short period during a game is the way to encourage him. if its obvious to me what is happening to my son, its visible to the coach too. i think the coach has a certain responsibility here, and he hasnt really lived up to it. of course this all could have been avoided had the coach made his adjustments and evaluations much earlier so that my son could have played for another team.

in any event thanks for your reply