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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a rec coach and we play to win but I also give equal playing time and as someone else said, rotate positions if we have a larger lead to give kids time to play a position they aren’t as good at. I have always said it’s actually a hard balance to strike as a coach because I’ve put someone in goal before and the other team basically scored 3 goals on them in 5 minutes, so that’s not good for the team as a whole, but I also want to make sure the kids get to try and play every position they are interested in. There are also some players who aren’t as interested in the game and asked to be subbed out when they get tired. My best players seem to have the most stamina and most interest in playing, so that also works out when you’re playing to win. [/quote]

You sound like my DD's coach who is amazing.  By middle school most kids have figured out what positions they prefer, and coaches have a sense of who is stronger at which position.  The good coaches make that work, but are open to mixing it up if someone wants to try something new.  In our experience, often you also end up short players because kids this age have multiple competing activities.  My DD is not a good goalie, but always volunteers to serve in that role when the team's primary goalie is absent.  The coach gives her a shot, because why not.

I can appreciate your frustration OP, but understand this is rec.  [/quote]

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