Football is a meritocracy, and should be treated as such. Lessons learned through football expound into every facet of life in the real world. Minimum plays blunt that lesson, and can have an unintended consequence of fostering entitlement syndrome. We’re seeing a lot of that these days, and it’s a conglomeration if policies sometimes as small as minimum plays, quarters etc.
Bottom line, rules are rules. As a coach I want every kid to enjoy the game and get better every day they practice and play. We get our boys as much burn as we can, some games more than others. It’s situational. Parents have to respect that and most do.
The hope is that the kids in youth ball will carry over to school ball and be better prepared for those challenges. If your coaches are doing that, then applaud them. Regardless of individual playing time. Once these kids hit school ball it won’t matter what your or my opinion is. Playing time will be based on production. Period. Just like real life, there will be no participation trophies or equal pay/play. It’ll be who can do this job the best and who can’t. Be thankful for coaches that are teaching your sons that lesson, and make sure your sons are learning it