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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Our son was benched from games for having to miss due to an out of state funeral for a grandparent and also a choir performance which counted as a grade for his choir class. We would have understood not starting the next game, but were not happy about being completely benched for the entire game.[/quote]

was the coach skeptical of the excuse of just a no exceptions policy? [/quote]

It was a no exceptions policy - coach was a teacher at the same school and was absolutely aware of the choir performances (son was not the only player performing). Parents did not interact with the coach as players were directed to handle issues themselves (which we were absolutely fine with, club was the same way) - so I can't say whether the funeral was believed or not. This was a kid that never missed practices and would stay after to help pick up/put away equipment.

Broke his hand junior year right before tryouts for HS and had to have surgery - emailed all the coaches to let them know. Ended up just playing club that season instead (club played all year even in high school ages) once he was cleared. But drove himself to all club practices about an hour away after his surgery so he could see what they were working on in practice. [/quote]

If the coach is benching a kid for going to a graded assignment, I'd complain to the principal and regional superintendent, that would do nothing. If the coach says anything at all to the kid, I'd file a retaliation claim and hope that gets them fired  [/quote]

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