Thanks for you input! I have atleast something to look back on. I am trying to learn all the school rules regarding players and follow through with the rules I establish. I try to be fair to all of them. I am coaching at the Junior High level. Yes, if you sign up your on the team regardless if you attend practice regardly or not. I have stated and also in writing to the team, your playing time is shortened if violated the player/student expectations and codes (missed practices, school attendance, poor sportsmanship, etc). I totally agree about her situation is unavoidable, she had no control over it. Thanks for you input John. Thanks vbal