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Most college and even many HS coaches can more easily demote a kid because there is a much deeper talent pool than a youth FP team. It's much easier to "demote" someone who is on a 20+ person roster compared to a group of twelve. That said, I've seen plenty of players benched and even cut on "Daddy" teams. Even on DD's current team, which is not "top tier", players certainly earn their time with flexibility and performance, and poor effort gets a player pulled. DD's HC doesn't hesitate to pull his own kid, even when the reason seems questionable to observers. However, unlike a college team, there aren't a dozen players ready and willing to fill the spot, so it's easier to get off the bench.
Isn't that the truth. I'd say all but one coach my DD's had (including her dad) were willing to make the hard calls. But to be able to is another story. There are so many teams in GA that you're lucky to even get 10 on your roster period. Last year we had to deal with all kinds of stuff just to be able to play. We've lost one from fall so we're going into spring with 10. If we lose even one more we're in a precarious position. There are a gillion other teams who just need 1-2 also. And yes, some of those teams would do great if they'd combine. Don't get me started on that.