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When a Coach Seems to Pick Favorites in Youth Sports

When a Coach Seems to Pick Favorites in Youth Sports

Update: 2025-09-24
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Parents are very emotional about their kids' youth sports experience, and they're pouring a lot of money into youth sports. Because of these factors, they may feel that coaches favor other players when their kids aren't getting the playing time they want, said Jen Fry, a TEDx speaker, owner of JenFryTalks and sports geographer, which means means she studies how geographical factors, like terrain, influence which sports are played in specific areas.

When are coaches playing favorites? How should coaches address kids' weaknesses? Does it make sense to favor young athletes who are coachable? Should parents talk to coaches about favoritism? 

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When a Coach Seems to Pick Favorites in Youth Sports

When a Coach Seems to Pick Favorites in Youth Sports

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