Kid has had a major drop in playing time last few weeks. Started some games in fall and is now riding the bench. Before if player didn’t start the kid would get in and often play a lot. Should player approach coach? Doesn’t seem to clearly know why. Likes the team but if player makes it next year doesn’t want to stay to just pay the bills. Wants to play. Confidence in the toilet. What age is too old for parent to ask?
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Any age the player should ask the coach what they can work on to improve. It may be coach is trying out a new system and package of players that best fit it. Depending on the age the level of fitness will become a major determiner. A great player who can only play great for 10 to 15 minutes before starting to wane. Perhaps other players are running harder off the ball then your kid and it’s starting to be noticed. Even a striker without the ball needs to run hard on the high press - Their job is more than just scoring goals.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKid has had a major drop in playing time last few weeks. Started some games in fall and is now riding the bench. Before if player didn’t start the kid would get in and often play a lot. Should player approach coach? Doesn’t seem to clearly know why. Likes the team but if player makes it next year doesn’t want to stay to just pay the bills. Wants to play. Confidence in the toilet. What age is too old for parent to ask?
below HS the parent should talk to the coach- be respectful and LISTEN- dont argue
if you dont like the answers, then make decisions
HS age the player needs to advocate for themselves first- again-be respectful and LISTEN
only time a parent should get involved for HS age kids is if it is an unhealthy situation that involves the wellbeing of your child apart from the actual sport
hear the coaches reasons ,and his remedy for the situation- if you are still not satisfied then weigh your options
as far as footing the bill- your kid knows nothing about that- thats YOU !!!!
before any of this- do you have a realistic view of your kids abilities V the make-up of the team ( rose colored glasses are not helpful in these situations)
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKid has had a major drop in playing time last few weeks. Started some games in fall and is now riding the bench. Before if player didn’t start the kid would get in and often play a lot. Should player approach coach? Doesn’t seem to clearly know why. Likes the team but if player makes it next year doesn’t want to stay to just pay the bills. Wants to play. Confidence in the toilet. What age is too old for parent to ask?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKid has had a major drop in playing time last few weeks. Started some games in fall and is now riding the bench. Before if player didn’t start the kid would get in and often play a lot. Should player approach coach? Doesn’t seem to clearly know why. Likes the team but if player makes it next year doesn’t want to stay to just pay the bills. Wants to play. Confidence in the toilet. What age is too old for parent to ask?
What are their practice habits? I have a great player in my house and his time was diminished over a season and it turns out he was goofing off in practice and wasn't doing the work at home. It made sense to us after talking with coach. Alot of sense.
Go watch a practice and watch your kid practicing.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostLook inward, before you look outward
What are their practice habits? I have a great player in my house and his time was diminished over a season and it turns out he was goofing off in practice and wasn't doing the work at home. It made sense to us after talking with coach. Alot of sense.
Go watch a practice and watch your kid practicing.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostLook inward, before you look outward
What are their practice habits? I have a great player in my house and his time was diminished over a season and it turns out he was goofing off in practice and wasn't doing the work at home. It made sense to us after talking with coach. Alot of sense.
Go watch a practice and watch your kid practicing.
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKid has had a major drop in playing time last few weeks. Started some games in fall and is now riding the bench. Before if player didn’t start the kid would get in and often play a lot. Should player approach coach? Doesn’t seem to clearly know why. Likes the team but if player makes it next year doesn’t want to stay to just pay the bills. Wants to play. Confidence in the toilet. What age is too old for parent to ask?
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostPeople are never too old to advocate for themselves. Tell your kid to talk to the coach and ask 1) what am I doing wrong to get less PT? 2.) What do I need to do to get it back? Kill #2 in practices and games and just overall recommit and work hard. Kids get into a boring routine too and sometimes just need to refocus. Bottom line is address it quickly. Coaches don't realize they are taking away confidence but will be happy to keep accepting checks ..... If your kid steps up noticeably and doesn't earn it back, take the new attitude and find a more receptive coach/team and keep that confidence going if they can find it again (not an easy thing to do). By no means am I saying to back your kid at all costs and that they don't have responsibility here, but they have to want it and earn it back. If they commit and do it, back them 100% and make sure it was all worth it. You better hurry though, it's tryout season. Go workout with other teams as well, this week to see how your kid handles that and does against fresh meat .... Perhaps they just need a change of scenery (but, be forewarned, this is not for all kids). Good luck!
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Originally posted by Unregistered View Postor just wake up to realty and have them apply at Taco bell, they are playing good now
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Originally posted by Unregistered View PostKid has had a major drop in playing time last few weeks. Started some games in fall and is now riding the bench. Before if player didn’t start the kid would get in and often play a lot. Should player approach coach? Doesn’t seem to clearly know why. Likes the team but if player makes it next year doesn’t want to stay to just pay the bills. Wants to play. Confidence in the toilet. What age is too old for parent to ask?
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