Chief,
I think you blew this one. Get the kid off the field, UC for the coach. UC x2 and coach goes home - not the kid.
With Fed rules, EVERYTHING revolves around safety. In my mind, this is a safety issue and should be addressed. A simple word with the coach should go along way - if he knows what's up.
Second, I would address this with my association and come to a consensus on how to enforce this as an association.
Third, FWIW, I think those guys not wearing knee pads are idiots. But then, when you make millions of $ a year, you can afford to be that way.
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Alan Roper
Stand your ground. Don't fire unless fired upon, but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here - CPT John Parker, April 19, 1775, Lexington, Mass
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