Because of this perception that has evolved over the years, it has gotten to the point with me that I am almost to the point of no longer asking parents to help with anything. I am so reluctant to do this because without parental help, we would lack many resources here. But it does seem that parents who help sometimes expect things in return. We try to evaluate as fairly as possible to put the nine players on the field that will give us the best opportunity to win in that particular situation. Parets are always biased towards their children. I see my nine-year-old daughter differently than my riends see her, because she's mine. Only when parents can become totally objective, attend practice every day, and know what happens with any program will this change. However, I do not know of any coaches that intentionally cheat kids, but you must look at more than ability. Look at attitude, work ethic, coachability, cooperativeness with teammates, etc... All of this makes for a successful team.
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The only thing between extraordinary and ordinary is that little EXTRA.
Good Things may come to those who wait, but only things left by those that hustle!