Not sure how to present a topic of conversation that has been discussed so many times on so many levels but call it an epiphany I finally see the light that is PAL lacrosse and how much of a joke they make of it. Preach all you want about coaches volunteering time, blah blah blah. I know nothing about the game but I will volunteer if it means my son will play over 80% of the time at a position he is not comfortable with at this stage of his ability. PAL rule, no child in first or second grade will be allowed to play up, false, if you are a coaches son. Negativity surrounds the bench, parents always putting the good players down. Don't tell me it's about the kids when it is clear as day that you have blinders on because you can't coach a practice while looking at your phone for most of it. Lead by example or move over for someone that will. Put your ego on hold and do the "right thing" for the kids. IT'S ALL ABOUT THE KIDS. NOT KID!!!!
Don't know what Town you are in, but I am plenty happy (and more importantly my kid is happy) with our PAL. And honestly all of the kids are learning positions, so why would the be comfortable? Sounds like you need to focus on working with your kid. No disrespect intended, but if you spend 15 minutes over two or three days going over what he is uncomfortable with, it would go a long way.
The above is spot on. You have been up front and said you don't know the game, which is fine. There are still ways that you can work with your son. After his next practice, approach his coach and ask for a couple of simple drills that you can do at home. There are tons that he can do in his own, or with your help. If you can't catch and throw, grab a baseball glove and throw with your arm and have your son use his stick.
For 3rd grade, don't get caught up with who coach keeps where. These are 8 year old kids....some are more advanced, physically and within the game. Puberty will hit in a few years and change everything. Work on skills right now and it will pay off. Catch, cradle and throw both right and left Get him used to getting low for grounders Understanding positioning and where to be and when Etc
Skill work now will translate to stronger play in 5th/6th grade and beyond. Coach won't be able to take your boy off the field.
