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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote]As an initial approach, I would suggest that your son tell his coach that he misses his old position and ask if he can rotate between that position and his current one. It's a more positive and constructive approach that shows interest and engagement, and the willingness to keep playing his current role as well should minimize any perceived criticism of the coaching decision or implicit entitlement to the position of his choosing. If the coach says no without explanation (or says yes but never actually does it), then I think it would be appropriate for you to follow up with the coach about it.[/quote]

This is a good thought too.  However, I really don't think my son can even ask this without me there with him.  He is scared of the coach.  Honestly, I think the coach truly cares about my son and is not a bad guy at core, but he yells at the team a lot and has said some things to the team as a whole (not my son individually) that I felt were tnappropriate, given their age (e.g., that they played like s**t).[/quote]

I think it's okay for you to be there with your while he asks for support, but you should encourage your son to do the asking.  Perhaps roleplay it with him in advance so he can get comfortable with how to respond to different answers he might get from the coach.  [/quote]

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