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First, think about encouraging your daughter to help her coach understand her play, personality, and learning.

I would suggest measuring all your players by a wider range of traditional and non-traditional metrics.

I'd advise you to bring the topic up directly with the head coach before elevating it to the Athletic Director

When he says due to the parents, what does he mean? I think you need and deserve more information.

If there is even a question of abuse, it would be wise to remove your child from the situation immediately.

Sometimes there’s no operating manual on how to get through it. But you’ve got some key things: family...

Speaking as a past Little League Baseball and Softball coach, here are some observations and considerations.

Assess the current culture as if you were a brand new family entering the program for the first time.

Talk to the coach in private during a calm time to let him know how his behavior affects you and the players.

See a PCA experts opinion on whether coaches should punish athletes with running for poor performance.