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[quote=Anonymous]CLUB COACH HIERARCHY

THE SALARY-ONLY CLUB COACH (money-maker)
Motive: This is a job, pure and simple — no kids, no volunteerism, just a paycheck.
Behavior: Minimal investment beyond what gets paid; churn-and-burn approach.
Warning: If you want loyalty or mentorship, shop elsewhere. Not necessarily evil — just transactional.
Quip: "Professional clock-puncher with a whistle."

THE POWER-PLAYER CLUB PARENT (kid not very good, controls starters)
Motive: Social status and lineup control, not player development.
Behavior: Plays favorites, manipulates playing time, excuses poor performance.
Warning: Morale killer; expect quiet resentment and fewer tryouts for fairness.
Quip: "Runs the team like a monarchy, crowns their kid anyway."

THE REDEMPTION-SEEKING CLUB PARENT (fixes their own regrets)
Motive: Re-living and correcting their teenage athletic failures, likely never played HS or College sports.
Behavior: Pushes too hard, over-coaches, emotionally invested in outcomes.
Warning: Kids often end up with burnout or confused confidence.
Quip: "Living their highlight reel — on their kid's time."

THE TOP-PLAYER CLUB PARENT (kid is a star; likely former pro/college athlete)
Motive: Make the team better and show their kid leadership and sacrifice.
Behavior: High standards, invests time/money, generally team-first messaging Warning: Can put personal needs behind team needs, but usually constructive.
Quip: "Tough love with a recruiting profile."

THE GRANDPARENT CLUB COACH (misses coaching; donates time/money)
Motive: Coaching their Grandchildren and joy of mentoring and staying involved in the game they love.
Behavior: Generous with time, money and network.
Warning: Might rely on old-school methods; generally harmless and beloved.
Quip: "Wisdom, treats, and occasional philosophical speeches about life lessons in sports.

THE LEGACY DEVELOPER (coached their kid to college, helped 20+ players, donates time/money) — Top of the heap
Motive: Player development and team success; looking for outcomes in character development Behavior: Invested, selfless, creates pathways to college/next level, financially generous.
Warning: High standards — but earned.
Quip: "Part coach, part talent machine, part unpaid guidance counselor."[/quote]

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