This article by Bruce Brown, Mike Morgan and Randy Bates of Proactive Coaching, from the Intentional Coaching collection, examines how upset parents attempt to undermine and remove good coaches. It describes the tactics parents use, identifies which coaches and sports are most vulnerable, and provides a detailed preparation checklist for coaches to protect themselves, their families and their programs when attacked.
Introduction
When Good Coaches Get Attacked
Bruce Brown / Mike Morgan / Randy Bates
Currently on our facebook page (Proactive Coaching LLC) we have coaches, athletic directors and parents discussing: 1) FAQ from parents and 2) Interview questions that reveal who you are hiring.
"I once received some advice from a Hall of Fame basketball coach who said you will make two mortal enemies every year you coach. I believe the same could be said for being an athletic director. In my career, I have been hailed as the greatest and worst coach/AD on the planet by the same parents, all in a span of a week. The only difference... their kids playing time or whether they had to be disciplined by me."