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Playing time
Probably the most common parental complaint is about playing time. Camargo provides these guidelines. "Coaches should play everybody fairly. I believe that if I placed a kid on my team and the kid is not that good, it is my problem. That player deserves fair playing time. By fair, I mean 50% or more on recreational and Div. II (or B) soccer, and as close as 50% as possible for Div. I (or A) play. Parents have the right to complain when less than 50% is given to recreational and Div. II players."
The Coach can make the difference
Coaches need to keep in mind that parents and players need clear and consistent leadership. Don't make them guess your boundaries (see list for coaches); let them know your expectations in writing. Differentiate between talking to parents about coaching decisions (don't) and talking to parents about helping their child positively deal with coaching decisions (do). Good communication is the beginning of trust and a team's best game plan to avoid "the Parent Trap."
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