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Releasing players from team

Lauran Shoring

I am asking advice as a parent of an 11 year old. He has played for the same team since u7 and has always been an asset to the team. He was a striker for the first 4 seasons and was described as the star striker by his coach and scored 30 goals in one season. 

For some reason this last season he was moved into defence which was a shock as he had always been a striker. I obviously questioned this with the coach and was told if I didn't like it then leave the club. I wasn't happy but my son loves the team and so put up with playing in defence for the whole season- he has obviously not played at his best this season as he is out of position but has always tried his best and is always a team player. 

After the teams last tournament of the season last week I received a text from the coach to say that he is releasing my son from the team and within minutes was removed from the teams WhatsApp group. Not had a chance to say goodbye to his friends who he's played with for years. Not even had the decency to speak to my son and thank him for his years of dedication to the team. 

My son is absolutely heartbroken. He loves that team and has now lost all confidence. I have asked the coach for an explaination but have not had a response. I have taken my concerns to the chairwoman and the safeguarding lead for the club who have both said there is nothing they can do as it off season and the coach can do what he wants. 

Is this right? Can they do this?

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    Likewise Lauren,

    footballing aside, there is a right and wrong way to treat anyone, especially kids. Most decent clubs have codes of conduct and this should include how players are treated by the club. As a safeguarding officer the coach can't just 'do what they want', all interaction should be within the ethos of the club. If this is how the coach, the secretary and CWO have treated you and your child then you are well rid of them, find another club, talk to their 'officers' about ethos and codes of conduct, interview them to make sure it is a well run club and is aligned to what your son wants and needs from football. Then hope he draws his old club in the cup and gets the winning goal.

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    Likewise Lauren,

    footballing aside, there is a right and wrong way to treat anyone, especially kids. Most decent clubs have codes of conduct and this should include how players are treated by the club. As a safeguarding officer the coach can't just 'do what they want', all interaction should be within the ethos of the club. If this is how the coach, the secretary and CWO have treated you and your child then you are well rid of them, find another club, talk to their 'officers' about ethos and codes of conduct, interview them to make sure it is a well run club and is aligned to what your son wants and needs from football. Then hope he draws his old club in the cup and gets the winning goal.

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