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CoachSam
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Daddy Coaches Jun 8, 2004 9:14:01 GMT

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Post by CoachSam on Jun 8, 2004 9:14:01 GMT

I just wanted to get you guys input on this. I know in our area there's a huge problem with dads coaching and putting their sons/daughters in "star" positions (QB,RB,LB), when their child's skills may not necessarily dictate putting them in those positions, thus inadvertantly impeding the growth of other children on the team. Is this a problem in other parts of the country?

D-1st

CYFL Coach
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Daddy Coaches Jun 8, 2004 10:36:17 GMT

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Post by CYFL Coach on Jun 8, 2004 10:36:17 GMT

CoachSam,

I don't think anyone anywhere has a monopoly on seeing that practice coach! I'm afraid that always has and will always continue to take place as long as parents are coaching their kids. I'll be coaching my own son for the first time this season so I too will be forced to play the parent/coach role as well. My son is a wonderful kid but is not much of an athlete or football player yet, so the temptation to play him at QB or another skill position is simply not there. All else being equal, I could see where it would be difficult to not allow your own son to play a position he really wants to play. I think its best to rely on the other coaches on staff to help evaluate and position all players for the overall good of the team. There will of course be no shortage of opinions from parents and fans as to who should be playing which position - the important thing is for the staff to agree on positions that make sense for the team and for the individual kids, not what makes sense to their parents!

Dave Hartman
CYFL Coach

"It's not the will to win that matters - everyone has that. It's the will to prepare to win that matters."

Paul "Bear" Bryant

oldreptile
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Daddy Coaches Jun 9, 2004 9:45:19 GMT

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Post by oldreptile on Jun 9, 2004 9:45:19 GMT

Coach Sam:
I have been a PW HC as well as an assistant coach. If you are the HC discuss the issue with the dad/coaches before you start. If at all possible set it up so no coach actually coaches his own son/grandsone etc. with the possible exception of special teams. Tell the dad that where it concerns his son the other coaches will coach and disipline him. Concerning that lad your only responsibility is to be his dad- support him - dont coach him. Do not yell at him. Do not blast him on the ride home. Rather ask him if he had fun, did he feel he had a good practice, Did you see Jonnie's block, Do you want to work on your pass catching etc? How about playing catch after the hs GAME sATURDAY ETC. hE WANTS YOU THERE TO SEE HIM, TO SHARE WITH YOU. Hey you had a couple of nice tackles today, etc.
When the season is over you want his memories to be pleasant ones of shared time with dad. Not memories of being blasted by his dad, nor memories of being put into situations over his head, or with unrealistic expectations. In the less likely event that he is very skilled then the pressure can be terrible.
Let him play, Let the other coaches coach. Give him help on something if he asks for it. Support the other coaches when speaking to him. Dont say Well I would'nt do it that way! Don't put the kid in the middle of any disagreements. If you have an idea regarding alternate techniques etc discuss it with the other coach(es) between practices.

If you are not the HC, if the HC has his son and perhaps other players dads coaching, quickley analyze the situation at the start and offer to help the worst situation or situation(s) by offering to be responsible for the poor targeted kid, so the dad(s) will be able to adopt a more hands off policy.

The last time I dealt with this it was 3/4 of the way thru the season before I could convince a swell HC from screaming at his swell son. Thankfully the were able to end on a better note.

Good luck.
Kev.

Kevin Thibault
Varsity Line Coach
Saint Clement H.S.
Somerville, Ma

JrCoach2004
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Daddy Coaches Jun 9, 2004 22:16:54 GMT

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Post by JrCoach2004 on Jun 9, 2004 22:16:54 GMT

Coach,
Any coach anywhere would love to coach his son! I actually put my son in to the contact arena at age 8. I coached him but quickly pulled him when I found that the head coach and the other assistant coach had already slotted their sons two starting roles on both the offensive and deffensive side of the ball and this was before the kids were even in pads. Is this the norm?? I would hope not but I also have coached only varsity football so this is going to be my first year and yep, Its with my kid. BUT! I am teaching him how to move, How to hit, How to run, and to get into and out of a three and two point stance. I and teach him how to push himself. I am also teaching him how to be a man and except whatever situation he finds himself in. He is 10, He will not be an allstar this year but he can be a valuable member of his team by supporting those around him even if he is not chosen to start. I will only start a boy who is capable of protecting himself on the feild at all times. If that is not my son then so be it. My son also knows this. Encourage the fathers around you to support there sons no matter where they play. There sons and the fathers will have a better time.
Have fun!

Coach Taylor

Coach4Life
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Daddy Coaches Jun 10, 2004 7:34:28 GMT

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Post by Coach4Life on Jun 10, 2004 7:34:28 GMT

I had a bad experience as a young feller involving a coaches son that torqued me off so bad I gave up baseball, which was a mistake, so I'm sensitive to this one. I'll get to really test it this year as my son will be playing for me, and of course he wants to play an skill spot on O. He throws well and catches well, but I don't think he has the experience yet to make good decisions with the ball. I'm going to give him a course of work to do for the summer, and if he does it, he'll get the same shot anybody else will get. It is my expectation that he will need to significantly outperform one of the kids who have previously had the Q or an end spot. Having said that, I'd still like to see him try as he can gain some experience in mop-up duty and he is one of the hardest working, mentally tough kids I've seen (medalist swimmer, 400 meters in track, and the only kid I've ever seen who actually runs every gut drill all out) so who knows? He might blossom.

I have one coach already who is a pain about how great his son is (his son lacks focus and is scared to hit anybody) so I gotta feelin' if nothing else keeping him in check will keep me aware of my own potential conflict.

"The quality of a man's life is in direct proportion to his pursuit of excellence." - Vince Lombardi

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Post by CoachSam on Jun 8, 2004 9:14:01 GMT

Post by CYFL Coach on Jun 8, 2004 10:36:17 GMT

Post by oldreptile on Jun 9, 2004 9:45:19 GMT

Post by JrCoach2004 on Jun 9, 2004 22:16:54 GMT

Post by Coach4Life on Jun 10, 2004 7:34:28 GMT

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