manman posted:Tough spot to be in. Not doing exactly what a overbearing coach wants can cause problems as my son now deals with. 2018 grad, made jv team as 8th grader as pitcher/ catcher. Freshman yr varsity coach wanted him to go to outside pitching coach. Son liked pitching but prefered catching. Took catching lessons, played catcher on showcase team summer after freshman yr and committed to D1 school that fall. Coach never talked to my wife and I during recruting process. Coach and son relationship is bad. Honor student, never been in trouble, coach don't like. Rarely gets in game. My son's decision was good for future not for present. Coaches are concern about their program. Parents and players have to balance that with their future plans. GOOD LUCK
OK, Manman, it looks like maaayyyybe you didn't buy into everyone's advice and perspective from your original thread. Some tough questions for you...
Why do you think such a good kid who is a D1 caliber player has a bad relationship with his successful HS coach? Why did your kid not talk to the HS coach before going a completely different direction than what he was instructed to do? Do you think you are helping or hurting your son in the process at the present time?
BTW, if you think the HS coaches are more concerned about their programs than their kids, wait til your son gets into the college program.
Apologies for the thread hijack but there is some possible helpful relevance here to OP.