Originally Posted by Anonymous
Would your team be better off without dad coaches and why? Don't name your club.

I think it comes down to the skill level of the Dads kid. If the Dads kid is the best player or at least a clear cut starter things tend to go well. Its when the Dad is coaching to improve his sons spot on the team. Like if he should be the 5th attackman but plays 2 full quarters. Or the 7th middie but is in the game with 2min left and a 7-7 tie. The coach has to be smart enough to take his son out first the second the team is up by 5 or more goals or to yell at his son for talking first to send a clear message that my son is getting more heat not a free ride. He can explain this to his son in the car ride home but he needs to show the other boys he is fair.