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My little brother isnt geting any playing time and I dont know what to do about this situation?

My little brother is 13 just entered high school this year. He has been playing Football every year, starting when he was 7. This is not just my opinion as his brother but he is a star player. When he played Pop-Warner he was chosen to be team captain for the last two years. He understands the game better then many of the biggest football fanatics out their. I know its easy to say I might be bias because hes my brother. I insure you i am not. The problem is he's lucky if he's in for two plays the whole game. My brother has not missed one practice all year. He ran 5 miles a day every day on his summer vacation getting ready for the football season! He mowed lawns in the neighborhood in order to earn money he borrowed from me. He bought a Bow-flex thing (Exercise Equipment). My point is, he's undoubtedly the most committed person I know. I dont know why he cant find playing time when I comes to game time. The kid can not practice any harder then he already dose! I just cant stand to see the look on his face when comes home after a game. A game that the team lost 38 to 7. A game he only got to play in for two plays. Two plays that seemingly had no chance of having any significances to the game. I dont know what advise to give him. Is their any thing I can say or do that would help him? I almost want to tell him to just quit but I cant. I mean I'm sure he is more fed up with his coaches as I am. I would quit. Usually the hardest thing to do in situations like this is the right thing to do. That would be to stick with it. On the other hand what is he getting out of it? What is to be gained by busting your butt all week only to be disappointed, embarrassed, and let down. I mean its a game. Its his passion too though. Is their any thing to be gained by him leaving his high school football team this year? I'm just worried hes going to get discouraged. I don't want him to loss confidence. I am just now starting to see a change in his competitiveness. I know hes a great player. Bottom line is I dont want him to lose his passion for foot ball. How can he rise above all the bull crap politics that this town and football team has. What more can he do to get noticed? Andy p, It changed 3 times, He asked to be a linebacker 1st because that's what he was most of the time previous years, then it changed to safety, then to wide receiver. He has a great hands but the coach seems to only have one pass play in his play book. It probably doesn't help that its in a shot gun and they only pass when in shot gun. I think their team has cought the ball 3 or 4 times all year. By the way I am his only legel gardeain. Also freshmen have their own team I thought. Maybe I am wrong but thank you I never played football in my high school years. If thats so, hes playing with upperclassmen then your right thank you.

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1. Not your problem. That is between him and his coach.
2. Add what position he is, then I can help you out.
3. there is nothing you can do it has nothing to do with u he needs to try harder the the other players at his position p.s. have u ever wondered it might be his size because u haven't mentioned anything about him so i honestly don't know why he is not playing
4. He's 13. There's still plenty of time for him to develop. Just make sure his passion for the game doesn't fizzle. All you can do as a brother is support him.
5. No one questions his commitment. The coach probably isn't going to start a freshman over an upperclassmen based on commitment. Your brother would have to show it on the practice field. Drills, sprints, team practice all count. If he wants to get on the field for the game, he will need to impress the coaches during the week. Also, not playing this year is not the end of the world. But if he feels the same as you do, it may sound as though he is in it for himself instead of for the team. Believe me, everyone on that bench not playing are all saying that if they were in the game, it would be different. I am probably wrong, but most everyone has to sit as a freshman and "wait their turn". Instead of feeling bad about not playing, why not learn what you can on the sideline. Those upperclassmen, no matter if you believe your brother is better than, can teach him a thing or three. Impress the coaches in the off-season, then next year EARN a job. Commitment is great, but don't lose out on the objective of playing for a team!!
6. It's up to the Coach. Apparently you and the Coach have different opinions. He's just 13 - lots of time to play yet. Being committed doesn't make him a good player.
7. I would just keep encouraging your brother that never to give up. Especially if he's a hard worker and committed. He's still very young and has plenty of time to show people what he's made up of. It must be tough especially if you know he's better than others on the team. But never interfere with the coaches because they hate family involvement I have three sons who've all played sports...I learned the hard way not to express my disdain when the coach wouldn't play my sons! Hard work has paid off for all three sons...one is playing professionally, one made all city, and the youngest is a new star on his high school team!