Thinking of coaching football....

[Patler]

Hmmm, pretty pessimistic responses!

I'm not overly concerned about the politics from the parents. First off, football is a lot less serious up here. I've coached hockey, which would approach the way gridiron is treated in the US, and managed to deal with the off-ice stuff ok. I've got a no bullshit attitude and tell parents the way it is. When I coached U15 soccer, I had a fabulous center midfielder who happened to be a long distance runner. Kid didn't come off the field all year - I had one parent mention this. I gave them a level stare and said "Really? That's you're recommendation, that I take Micheal off the field?" That was the end of that discussion.

I am concerned about the age level, Red. I'm hoping the know-it-all attitude won't be there because these kids have never played before. The head coach is a former CFLer, and I played in University. I hope we would get the respect we need? You're right though, and I'm not sure.

Don't take mine as a negative. I actually enjoyed it, but you do have to be prepared to deal with parents, but it sounds like you are ready to do so. It can be very rewarding. Lots of good memories.

[red]

i think we've all missed the bigger issue with this whole situation

guiness, if you're dating a chick who is old enough to have a kid in high school, then you're dating a chick thats too old

no offense 007

[Rastak]

i think we've all missed the bigger issue with this whole situation

guiness, if you're dating a chick who is old enough to have a kid in high school, then you're dating a chick thats too old

no offense 007

Ummm, depends on Guiness age dude.

[Bretsky]

i think we've all missed the bigger issue with this whole situation

guiness, if you're dating a chick who is old enough to have a kid in high school, then you're dating a chick thats too old

no offense 007

I think you've both missed the bigger picture
Female Parents dig coaches.
Not only can he continue to hook up with his girlfriend, but there's some primetime opportunities to bring an addtion home to join in !!!!

[pbmax]

I think you've both missed the bigger picture
Female Parents dig coaches.
Not only can he continue to hook up with his girlfriend, but there's some primetime opportunities to bring an addtion home to join in !!!!

Unless they are arguing with Patler about playing time.

[swede]

I think you've both missed the bigger picture
Female Parents dig coaches.
Not only can he continue to hook up with his girlfriend, but there's some primetime opportunities to bring an addtion home to join in !!!!

There was a tiny little kid with glasses who got drafted in the fourth round of our youth football league because his mom, a very lovely lady, had a history of playing the role of Team Mom. The coach got grief, but I don't think the kid would have lasted much longer.
Fifteenth round without Kate Hudson clone for a mom.

[Guiness]

Well, you might find this surprising, but as a coach I tended to be very detail oriented! So, my answer was very easy. Before I explain it, let me set the stage:

[snip]
She looked at me rather blankly, and walked away without saying another word.

Funny dat, I was not that much different. It may not be as obvious here on the forum as it is for you, but I track stuff quite carefully as well. You should see my brewing journal!

I kept a clipboard with the player rotation written down. Everyone came off in order as I did line changes. Generally, there was at least one kid who was more than ready to come off even though it was not his turn which allowed me the flexibility to keep player on when I wanted to. But when asked, they were shown the clipboard and told that was the rotation.

Sharpe - yes, I'd be an assistant, I'd offer to be the DB coach.

[CaptainKickass]

i think we've all missed the bigger issue with this whole situation

guiness, if you're dating a chick who is old enough to have a kid in high school, then you're dating a chick thats too old

no offense 007

I'm a worldly sort of man and have been with many types. Some have a later expiration date than others.

Thus, I feel compelled to point out that there are many "GILF's" in the world that are viable prune-tang.

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[pbmax]

Thus, I feel compelled to point out that there are many "GILF's" in the world that are viable prune-tang.

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Governors?

[MJZiggy]

Governors?

Blech.

[MadtownPacker]

I think you've both missed the bigger picture
Female Parents dig coaches.
Not only can he continue to hook up with his girlfriend, but there's some primetime opportunities to bring an addtion home to join in !!!!

Like Patler the mamas would also look at you blankly. Except before they walked away they would slap you across your hotdog face!!!

As for you Guniness sounds like you should do what you want. If some dipshit parent acts stupid tell them to fuck off or junior will stay on the fucking bench!

[GrnBay007]

i think we've all missed the bigger issue with this whole situation

guiness, if you're dating a chick who is old enough to have a kid in high school, then you're dating a chick thats too old

no offense 007

Guiness....do it if you feel the passion! Don't worry about all the parent horror stories, you aren't head coach so you got it made. I was parent rep 3 years for my daughter's golf team and am on 4 years with my sons football team. Volunteering and helping out is a great way to get to know other parents and stay on top with what's going on with the youth. I bet you would enjoy it.

Red...no offense taken. Age is just a number! Never been one to worry about "the number"....prefer to look at the whole package.