In Dallas, the HS coaches just sort of ignore the summer elite club teams, Dbat, Tigers, Patriots. We don't respect our hs coach as one of his philosophies is "the more weights you lift the better ball player you will be". He plays seniors that are less talented than freshmen only because they have been "in the program". We just keep our mouths shut until the summer club teams start their tournaments. The club team coaches are more talented and get the kids "showcased" in the right tournaments. We just don't care that much about our hs school season, it's to political with the parents. Stacey, I would relish your son playing on the showcase team and try to pacify the hs coach somewhat, if that is possible.