Category Archives: Parent & Player Problems

Gifts from the Opposing Youth Football Team

Some people spend a lot of time deciding on the perfect gifts for girlfriend. There are so many gifting occasions: birthdays, valentines day, weddings, anniversaries, Christmas, etc; one can run out of ideas after awhile. For those would like to convey the right ideas, getting the right gifts are important to them. Gift baskets are common gifts, some people think they are too non-interesting. But you can make it special by having the right individual gifts inside the basket. So gift baskets can be unique and special in anyway you make them. Maybe you can try using gift baskets this coming up occasion. If your girlfriend, or gift recipient likes it, then maybe you can send gift baskets often.

How can I Make Sure my 7 Year Old Son Plays Quarterback for his Youth Football Team?

The above question is the most feared amongst coaches who are coaching a new group of players each year. The reason this question is feared is because it is always asked by a problem parent. Some crazy parent, who likes to hear his, or her. own voice and is going to be a pain all…

What is the Effect of Problem Parents on Their Children in Youth Football?

 
What is the Effect of Problem Parents on Their Children in Youth Football?  Every year there seems to be at least one insane parent who cares about  nothing but themselves.  They don’t care about the team, you, your coaches, the program or worse their own kid.  These miserable excuses of a human being are not happy…

Don’t take it Personal Coach, There’s a Jerk Every Year.

Every year, while coaching youth football, there is jerk. There is always one parent who has the same negative feedback as prior years, he/she just a different face.  Hell, even Jesus had his critics.  My point is you need to be able to deal with these jerks in a way where they will not ruin…

When Should I Explain the Playing Time Criteria for my Youth Football Team?

This subject is always a tricky one unless the rules are set in stone by your youth football league.  Many leagues have the playing time requirements all set.  Please make sure that when coaching youth football that you give the parents the full details regarding playing time.
Most “B” level teams have an equal playing time…

Should I Use a Youth Football Player’s Playing Time as Leverage Against a Problem Parent?

The title makes me sound like a monster.  How can a person who is dedicated to volunteering coaching youth football for free to work with kids even suggest such a thing?  How can you a person even suggest using an innocent child?
I have all of these questions and been called every name in the book…

When Should I Set the Ground Rule for the Upcoming Youth Football Season?

I believe you need to communicate in every way possible with the parents, but under your terms. I will continue to preach that at the beginning of the youth football year, have your parent meeting. At this meeting, you must explain exactly what you will and will not tolerate. Most of the parents are great…

Why is the Parent’s Code of Conduct is Bullsh*t in Youth Football?

There are some youth football organizations, which require the parents to sign a “Code of Conduct” form.  I believe this is the biggest bunch of BS.  Do you really believe that the parent who acts like a jerk cares about a piece of paper that he/she signed?  How are you going to enforce it?  What…

How Should I Use Your Youth Football League Rules to Your Advantage?

I believe you need to have a complete understanding of the rules your youth football league abides by.  Every youth football program will have a policy on parents.  It may be a Parents Code of Conduct or rules they need to follow during games and practices.  It is your job to know these rules inside…

How Do I Avoid the “Mob Mentality” if the Ship Starts Sinking?

No matter how long you have been coaching youth football, there will come a year when everything seems to go wrong.  It may be due to lack of talent, injuries or just bad luck.  It never fails that when things go bad, so do some of the parents.
The one observation have made over the years…