A Reddit youth basketball coaching post calls out “daddy ball” and “buddy ball,” arguing that coaches who steer opportunities toward their own kids or friends’ kids aren’t coaching—they’re acting as activist parents. The thread frames favoritism as harmful to player development and team culture, especially around playing time and long-term opportunities.
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