Try playing for a team that has 3 kids on varsity and one more on the way next year with the same last name as the head coach. Many kids have left the program over the past few years because of the belief that they were not getting a fair shot. Many of the others are unhappy now. It’s a really tough situation, coach’s family are not stand outs but are not terrible either. The problem is that the perception was not handled well. Now, so many kids have left that there is limited competition and of course, the family gets to play. The team has suffered, the players have suffered. Perception is a big thing. Is it even possible for a coach to be unbiased toward his kids???? I really dont think so anymore. I won’t go into specific details, but it has been handled poorly and what was a pretty decent program, is now declining rapidly, on and off the field.
There is plenty of blame to be shared, from coaches, parents, and players. It will have a negative effect on this program for numerous years.
Even if this were handled well, it’s a really tough situation. When it’s not handled well, it’s tough to watch.