[Brooks4Prez]

I think you should close off that window before the season even starts. Let the parents know that you, as a coach WILL NOT talk about playing time of their child or any other. How their child is doing in practice? Giving effort? Their attitude, be it good or bad? Those questions are ok to talk about. But, talking about actual playing time isn't. Period. It's going to be your (head coach and staff) way or the highway.

And along these same lines I think you have to stress to the kids that everyone will have a role on the team that is crucial. Maybe not as a starter or guy that plays a lot but an important role none the less. And thats not just to make them feel good about themselves but something that is true with all successful programs.