This is off topic but I want players at 90% of practices. If it falls below that I am not doing my job as a coach. What am I doing wrong that you do not want to be here?
The other 10% can be mental health break, big exam, birthday party, I do not care. They just need to let me know, I honestly do not care why.
Stupid kids and parents will lie to your face why they are missing practice anyways. Like I am not going to find the real reason eventual. So just tell me you are not coming as soon as you can, that is it. No penalty.
Also gives parent and player freedom that they do not have to be there any specific day.
I like this approach. Most HS teams practice too much anyway, IMO, especially those w/ a bunch of travel players. They're already playing year-round.