You are so right about parent’s not understanding their kid’s own abilities, or lack thereof. The business connected to this blog actually is a pretty interesting concept for parents to get honest feedback. What I think the company may be missing is that many parents don’t want honest feedback, although if I was a coach I’d point them in that direction.
Too many parents really don’t understand how exceptional you have to be to play at the highest levels.
Of course, many people overrated the abilities of some player just because the kid went to their school. I have a close friend who refused to believe that every great player in our city's history didn't all go to his school. Just have to laugh at most of it. It's just a sport.