Here is how we do it. We had two players miss practice today. Both were given permission last Monday. Both went through the AD and the HC. We have a parent meeting and players have guidelines. We cover expectations including work. In those guidelines it states that the team comes first. If they work, they are not permitted to miss games or practice. Life is tough but they have to make choices. In my time as a HC and AC, I have not had any players miss due to work. We also have a player who needs to work. That player has not missed a practice or game in two years.