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Originally Posted by Chiefnj2
After coaching for years I can guarantee you have no idea what is going on with the kids on the bench during the game.
Coach: "Okay Matt you are going in for Tom at striker."
Matt: "I don't want to play striker. I want to be defense."
Coach: "I really need you at striker right now, I will try get you in at defense later in the half."
Matt: "I want to play defense."
Coach: "I just subbed in Kevin on defense two minutes ago. Defense isn't an option right now. Do your best at striker."
Matt: [Staring at the ground, refusing to get up]
Coach: "When your parents ask you why you didn't play much after the game, please make sure you tell them the truth."
Coach: "Barney, want to play striker? Tom is very tired."
Barney: "My stomach hurts, I ate my oranges before the game."
4 hours later - email from Matt's dad who is unhappy with his playing time.
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A far as I know that has happened 1 time with 1 kid and I think, according to his parents, he learned his lesson. My son will go in an play anywhere and I have not heard of any of the other kids saying what you posted. I agree it happens but I am willing to bet $'s to donuts that this is not the case.