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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son is on a U12 team and mostly played one position, which he liked, last season.  The team did not have a successful season for multiple reasons, but I honestly think my son did a good job the position.  He worked really hard (working out outside of practice, going running).  So far, this season, the coach has played him in a different position, which he does not enjoy.  I'm not sure what happened, but my son is pretty frustrated.  He wants to ask the coach why he isn't in his former position.  I think that a better question would be to ask why the coach isn't rotating people some within each season so that they can develop.  My wife thinks we should not ask or say anything.

Looking for thoughts on the best way to approach.[/quote]

To be objective just because you think you child did a good job the coach may have not seen it the same way. As a parent you have subliminal bias for your child.  You naturally want to see your child be successful as well as happy. Whatever short comings your child has are minimized by you as other kids are exaggerated  in your mind.  If the team was underperforming last season. I think the coach realized it and is trying to make adjustments to find success. I would tell your son to ask the coach why he is being moved and to let him know he feels more comfortable at a certain position. But understand the coach is the coach and its up to him to decide the line up. Maybe the new player is better at the position than your child. All options are on the table. would you be happy if the changes bring about a winning season? Since the coach recognized changes needed to be made and he made some should say enough to give him the benefit of the doubt.[/quote]

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