All of us as coaches, have to deal with parents but there are certain types that make all of us crazy. It is those few Parents that force us to question if our altruistic cause is really worth it. It is the following parent types that truly force us to remember why we coach:
1. "My Kid Is The Best" DadThere is only one person who should never tell a coach that a certain kid is the best player on any team and that is that kid's parent, regardless of if it is true or not. The most frustrating subset of this group is the parent that doesn't see his kid scoring and believes the coach "isn't using him right." That is code for giving him the ball more.
2. "I Have Been A Coach Before" Parent-
I hate this! The reality is that they may be excellent coaches in their own right. But if they are not there on the day to day dealing with all the players and their issues then they can never be as knowledgeable as the coach of that team. If they truly want to impart their expertise, they can get a whistle and apply to join the staff or at best, find a constructive time and place to brainstorm ways to help the entire team.