[THE 8TH MULE]

that is the problem a bunch of parents who are trying to relive their "glory days" through their kids at any cost. If the parents would let the coach be the coach their kid would either adjust or not play. The kids will play together and develop teamwork if the parents would stay out of the huddle, the kids adjust well and just enjoy their time playing a sport they play because they like it.

But in all fairness to every child, the playing field is not equal. The competition of the sport has been taken away by allowing every child "fair and guaranteed" playing time just because they are on the team. What happened to the days when if little johnny wanted a spot on the team he worked his butt off in practice and games to earn or keep the spot. Coaches are afraid to coach the game the way it should be coached for fear of parents coming out of the stands and demanding that their child play, even if they are not the right individual for the position!

the playing field is not equal, but in 5th grade a great player may still be timid or lack confidence, or maybe a lineman hasnt found his feet, or they just havent matured as fast, no playing time might discourage a potential, great player from going to the next level. And some of tour best players now might not even play in highschool