I know there are many many coaches out there just beginning their families and some have 2 children already. Our coaches have 2, both husband and wife coach, wife coached right up to due date and was back one week later! They make an amazing duo. I brought this topic up because my daughter is off to college now. I was one of the parents who helped with the coaches children, and have become very attached to since I helped with her since she was one week old (I had to request visitation rights hahahaha). I also know that the coaches in our club would never ask parents for any help. If a parent volunteered, fine, but what happens if there are no parents who will offer to help at either practices or tourney's. I realize trying to set up a "day care" on site at league play, regionals, qualifiers ect comes with great responsibility. What I am suggesting is some space or a room or something should be available to let the small children gather in, so there is room for their portable play pens, toys and these great little portable video players to keep the children occupied during matches (not all day). Are we now to the point where coaches would have to sign disclaimers to allow younger siblings to watch and entertain "babysit"? Because basically that is exactly what we're doing on the sidelines anyway. How sad is that.