we've got the same problem as the parents with the basketball player...my son is a good player, and can contribute both offensively and defensively as well as, if not better than the kids who play all the time - in fact other coaches he's played under ask me why he's not playing - wish I knew! Even major league teams "platoon" at different positions to give players time and keep them fresh... He's totally demoralized, and to make it worse, he's a senior and doesn't expect to get any playing time for the rest of the season...and he sits on the bench while the kid who can't catch plays because his dad teaches at the school! I know he'd like to quit, but likes baseball too much, so he at least feels he gets to play at practices and warm ups - its so sad, these coaches have no consideration for the kids they work with.