My son's is not thriving in his football team. He plays only a few minutes a game and I feel his coach wants him out. He is upset after every match. I feel the coach is not a good example either. Arguing with qualified referees and with the opposing side parents. Not reprimanding players that get into fights during matches, etc.
He has several subs meaning that many children don't play much either and treats the team as if they were paid professionals. Punishing kids that aren't in his favorites circle with bench time if they are late for training, etc. But a small group are never punished even after getting into fights.
My son is hesitant to leave. He has been with the team before this coach arrived and is very attached. I tried talking to him as honestly as possible but he agrees with everything I say than few hours later asks if I am aware of the match the weekend, etc. As if nothing has changed.
I don't know what to do. I would take him out now but don't want to force him.