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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Likely due to most coming from rec being a parent. There is a huge difference in the coaching styles of former players who do not have children compared to coaches who do. Especially at the younger ages. Most coaches w/kids are going to do better than former players turned coaches. It will eventually flip as they get older and more competitive.

However, at the younger ages, the absolute most important thing (IMO) is to protect the player's passion to compete or get better in/at a game or activity they love, while pushing the player to consistently give the most 'effort' while practicing and playing regardless of the result. Coaches must find a way to get players to fall in love doing the drills, practices, and other things they hate doing. IMO, this is where the difference in being a parent sets these coaches apart from those that don't.

When it comes to travel sports, most young 20 something coaches are simply doing something they enjoy and genuinely don't have a vested interest other than the $5-7k they are getting paid to coach. I'll take a parent especially one w/a kid on the team over a coach w/no kids.

In the end, a parent from rec w/limited experience can easily surpass expectations simply by requiring a higher standard from the players and parents on the team simply due to the young player turned coach not being able to command or demand for that matter the attention and respect of the players and parents. When it comes down to it, parents should be as involved as much as possible until they are no longer the best option. [/quote]

Very well said.

We know a parent who started as an assistant rec coach, having never played soccer (but had done other sports at a high level). Took over the team after a year or two and continued in rec, focusing on camaraderie and a positive experience. Eventually switched to NCSL, where they have since crushed it. Has been really fun to watch, and these kids have been happier playing than the high level players we know.[/quote]

So the Mathematics and English teachers that aren't experts on the subjects and haven't been formally educated but bring tons of fun and play to the classroom is good enough for your kid?[/quote]

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