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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My son's coach would have benched him for having Mommy step in.  No, I'm not a troll.  My son's friend was benched for this very reason.

A 14 year old needs to talk to the coach himself, and pay attention to what he is told.[/quote]

I think at the 13-14 YO stage, there is a place for parents to be involved in the discussion as support for their child.  Not to barge in and yell at the coach, but to be part of a civil, production conversation.  T[b]o exclude parents really is just clubs and coaches taking advantage of the power dynamic between the adult coach and the child. [/b] [/quote]

Agree. Every decision they make is about making and keeping your money.[/quote]

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To OP -- I hear you.  I have been in the same situation with my boys.  Prepare your kid to talk to the coach himself -- I know this is difficult.  Maybe do some roll playing -- my boys did well with this -- they felt empowered and less afraid. 
 Find a good time for your son to approach the coach -- could he first send him an email and ask for a good time to talk?  Tell your son to remember what the coach tells him -- even try to remember his (mostly) exact words.  That way you will be in a position to decide if you want to talk with the coach.  You should not be afraid to talk to the coach -- one way or another, get the answers you need to make the best decision for your son for next season.  Also helps to be ready to walk away from the club.  Good luck!   [/quote]

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