I've had this dilema with my U9 girls. I want to be fair to them, but defining what "fair" is turns out to be difficult.

I used to give equal game time to all girls there on the day of a match. But is this actually fair when some of them barely make training and are not at matches often, whilst others are fully committed?

Also, some girls are very competitive and want to win. They will run through brick walls to get a result. Not because I make winning important, but because it's the way they are. Is it fair on them to throw a game they have worked hard to win by playing players that aren't that bothered about the result?

It's very difficult to balance these things. I find the best solution is to have a clear idea of what you are about, and to make sure you communicate with parents so their expectations are set accordingly.

I've had this dilema with my U9 girls. I want to be fair to them, but defining what "fair" is turns out to be difficult.

I used to give equal game time to all girls there on the day of a match. But is this actually fair when some of them barely make training and are not at matches often, whilst others are fully committed?

Also, some girls are very competitive and want to win. They will run through brick walls to get a result. Not because I make winning important, but because it's the way they are. Is it fair on them to throw a game they have worked hard to win by playing players that aren't that bothered about the result?

It's very difficult to balance these things. I find the best solution is to have a clear idea of what you are about, and to make sure you communicate with parents so their expectations are set accordingly.