A “blind draft” is conducted, where names for an age group are computer randomized.  If the age group is co-ed, the teams are mixed as evenly as possible with boys and girls as well as ages.  Some consideration is given to experienced vs. non-experienced players so that every team starts on equal footing. Children of coaches and assistant coaches are placed on their parent’s team. This is to prevent scheduling problems in families and as an incentive for parents to coach. Without coaches, there are no teams.