Should Club/Competitive coach give Privates to someone on their roster?

by soccerschmuck Fri Sep 26, 2014 6:55 pm

How does everyone feel about a coach giving privates (obviously for pay) to one of their own players?
Has anyone seen this cause problems for the team?
Should club allow it?

by **05GKdad_Tulsa** Fri Sep 26, 2014 7:09 pm

I say not a good idea by the coach, gives bad appearance. I know some (3 diferent coaches w/ 3 different players) who do/have.

In the last instance, it didn't cause a problem, as far as I know, but the boy was already the team star.

I think it would be hard for clubs to enforce.

by oksoccer Fri Sep 26, 2014 9:17 pm

I have seen multiple players get privates from the coach they play for. I don't see that there should be an issue with it.

by Worst Case Soccer Parent Sun Sep 28, 2014 3:56 am

No way - conflict of interest

by TSCSOCCERDAD Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:21 pm

Could coach show favoritism? Maybe. I know of at least a few instances I can think of. However, most coaches my kids have trained with can/have remained unbiased. One pro is coach knows you better, they've seen you play and know what work you need. I think it all depends on the coach.

by oksoccer Mon Sep 29, 2014 3:53 pm

Still don't really see how this is conflict of interest if your coach is doing his job and developing kids. Coach knows weakness of player best and what they need extra work towards improving.

by trev06 Wed Oct 01, 2014 3:38 pm

I say it creates a conflict of interest and it leads to that player getting more games, more playing time, and just more opportunities. Coaches have egos and reputations to uphold and they will want to see that player make progress just a little bit more than a regular player. That may not become an issue with parents on a given team, but what happens if one or more parents from that team asks for privates too? I think it is better for the coach to not put themselves in that position.

by ENERGYFC04 Thu Oct 02, 2014 12:06 am

No. Creates conflict that a position and coach can be bought. Whether true or not. It creates an undercurrent of jealousy on team. One caveat is that every once in a while okay if coach wants to work on something that benefits the team. But should be done sparingly and nothing consistent

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