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As a parent, they have the same concerns we do (girls' education, social time, time away from school, expenses, lessons, etc.). The coach with the daughter on the team is going through the journey we are with us, and it just seems to go better. Also, the coaches with no daughter on the team play favorites just as much (or more) than the parent coaches.
half of it is scheduling, especially at lower levels. So when the coach knows "oh, half these girls half girl scouts on wednesday at 4, and 3 of them do dance monday nights.." it helps.
At the less serious/rec type levels, it's probably the coaches kids who is working the hardest by default. They're typically there first and leave last. They're probably less likely to skip a practice or a game. They probably have more equipment at home too, extra balls, pitching nets, etc. Parent might be less likely to coach if the kid is wishy washy about even playing, meaning you've already selected out some less committed types.
Even major league/professional managers play favorites. It's only human. You see something, believe in someone's skillset, etc and give them more chances.