Originally Posted by Anonymous
My son had a rec coach for 5 years who had a son on the team. It was never a problem and there was never any hint of favoritism toward his kid. So it can be done. it was a well-coached and very competitive team too, winning back-to-back championships.

Ok but no matter what its not a good look for anyone coming in to the program from the outside. Even if it works you will never know how many kids never came because they new there was a Dad coaching. And perception is reality.