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Thanks so much for all your comments and advice. We have made some decisions:
(1)Reinforce the concept with our son the importance of sticking with his team, (2)Continue to volunteer our assistance. (3)Work with the Board concerning these issues (4)Request another coach next season, and (5)Learn from this situation.
Yes, this is "fall ball" and the purpose was supposed to be to learn the mechanics better, etc., but that is not what our coach is stressing--he is in law enforcement in real life, so maybe he forgets he is off the job when he gets to the ballfield!
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If you complain to the board, be certain to watch your speed while driving through town....LOL
If the coach is teaching the first baseman to make a cutoff, he's likely trying to teach 7 year old kids to run before they've learnded to walk. His technique is too advanced for that age level. He should concentrate on more basic fundamentals needed for children of that age group.
If the coach is teaching improper technique, such as the first baseman coming to the plate to replace the catcher in his play responsibilities (perhaps due to greater ability at this age), then the coach has his priorities in the wrong place. He needs to be teaching
all players the fundamentals of baseball. F3 covering home plate is not a fundamental in
any level of baseball. This coach has likely put his desire to win ahead of his desire to properly instruct the children. That action may meet his personal goals of winning, but it is detrimental to the goals of the children on the field which is to learn how to play---and to have fun. Having someone else directed to play your position is not fun, and 7 year olds are old enough to know that.
Just my opinion,
Freix