should I do anything or keep my mouth shut?

~~~I would talk to the coach and ask why your son is not playing, for such young children to be playing sports they allllll should have an oppertunity to play regardless of there ability. There is "no" reason your son or the other boy should not play. If after your conversation , the coach still will not put your son in the game, I would contact the league and report the coach for unsportsmanship. If the league does nothing,,,then I would pull my son from the team,,,,,it is rediculous that the coach will not let him play,,,,they young,,,they need to be shown that their a "team",,,,,,and the coach is wrong for not playing the boys.

Do not confront the coach. As a coach I never like parents telling me their child is better than all of the other kids. What you need to find out is if this league requires everyone to play. Most teams of young children need to give real playing time to everyone, not just the starters. If the league does not require equal playing time move your son to another team that realizes at this age you are trying to teach the children. It is not about winning it is about learning the skills required to play, and most important it is about learning to get along with others and learn about team work.

I wouldn't pull him off the team b/c he should be proud that he made a travel team...I would talk to the coach though at age 7 they all should have playing skills that are equal...sounds like a lousy coach as someone above said they all should get in every game.

You've got to talk to this coach and ask why your son isn't being put in to play. Try not to attack like a Mother Bear, or he'll just go on the defensive. Try to come from a standpoint that you respect his judgment, but are curious why your son isn't being played, as he seems to be a competent and versatile player for his age, and has always been reliable. He may have a good reason, but you (and your son) deserve to know what it is, so that you have an opportunity for making an improvement if it's needed. Good luck.

DO NOT pull him off the team. The lesson learned there is that when the going isn't as you want it to be, just quit. Ride it out. You might also want to talk with the coach in an effort to find out why your son does not play. Be courteous and not contentious, and be prepared to live with the coach's decision.

Chow!!

Document what is going on, then ask the coach if there is a reason for not playing certain children. There is a possibility he doesn't realize what he is doing. If you don't feel your concerns are resolved or if the problem persists, change teams.

Hi,

It is better to talk to coach directly in a polite manner. After getting the situation uderstood take positive decision of changeover to another team, if possible.

One thing you have to understand that life is not fair all the times. Without getting depressed you've to put your effort.

Thanks.

It is ridiculous that at age 7, kids don't rotate. My son, who can't play basketball well, and neither could half the boys at the YMCA teams, gets his turn. At that age, the goal should not be winning. It should be (1) participation and (2) sportsmanship.

Talk to the coach and see if he has any worthwhile reason... but unless the coach is willing to make changes and put your boy in, I'd look for another team. No one joins little league to sit on the bench.

Well, maybe Bob Uecker did, but no one else.

Talk to the coach. Where I live, all team members must get in every game.