Yeah... we've all been there. When I'm faced with challenging assistant coaches, I try to keep them away from what troubles me. So, in practice, assign him line practice if his son is a back or WR practice if his son is on the line. You get the picture. If his son is a stud, you may want to approach him... "Jim, you've done an excellent job with Joe and I'd like you to bring Mike, Jake, and Bryce to that same level... do you think you can help me out there?

just talk to him and if he dont get the pic them tell him he has to go you cant show fav what is the other kids going to think and is he helping put the other players on the team as well this is a hard question so good luck..

Every parent wants his or her son or daughter to be the best, but we as parents should teach team first no matter the sport. Understanding the team concept helps every and any child to succeed in his or her future. I totally agree with the first comment, try to avoid your assisstants coach of favoritism, Your team will be much better if all your players play on the same level as a "TEAM"

Every parent wants there child to play in the games. Just simply let the parent know that everybody on the team have to get playtime on the field. If the parent dosen't like it, then the parent should not be on the field.

I think this is all to often the case. My son's team it seems as the coach's are only coaching their kids. All those kids are out there to learn and have fun. At the 3-4 grade level they just need to know the basics and all of them should have a chance to learn and be coached. All to often these, coaches (dad's) are living vicariously through their child.

You should talk to the coach's I think Jim Long's answer says it best

WELL I THINK YOU SHOULD SIT DOWN AND HAVE A TALK ONE ON OE WITH HIM AND TELL HIM HOW YOU FEEL ABOUT IT. IF HE KNOWS HOW YOU AND OTHERS FEEL ABOUT THAT MAYBE THERE IS A CHANCE HE WILL CHANGE IT. YOU SHOULD BE STRAIGHT FORWARD AND TELL HIM, HIS SON IS NOT THE WHOLE TEAM AND IF HE CONTINUES TO ACT IN THIS MATTER, THE ONLY TEAM HE WILL HAVE IS HIM AD HIS SON..

i would say ditto to the first answer

I have been through this twice...this my 11th years coaching pop warner and my youngest now is learning a lot. To answer your question....in my opinion most teams have enough asst's simply have another coach be his coach. Now you didnt really get into what your fear was??? In general him getting hurt, you showing favortism...blah blah...millions of ways. Important thing is make sure he has fun and learns the game. Im sure you will do fine. In a wierd way during practice and games HE'S A PLAYER! treat him like so just like everyone else. Afterwards be DAD, tell him he's great and leave the game on the field.

While I can agree with all of the answers given to your dilema, the bottom line is as a head coach you need to help this father be aware of what's being interpreted. If the problem is ignored to a certain extent this person may not realize what he is doing unintentionaly. Unfortunately many fathers coach and it's hard not to sometimes find yourself paying a little attention to your own son. Some are better at refocussing on the rest of the TEAM than others and thats where seperations can be made from the ones who truly are there to coach the sport of football or any other sport for that matter. Let him know. Good luck.Go OTSEGO BULLDOGS!!!!!

John Long said it best. I have had two of these Dads in 12yrs of coaching. Start weeding them out by giving them less and less to do. Next thing you know, hes down to bringing you water and holding your clipboard. Good Luck Coach!!

nothing just take control of the team and next yr sit him down before any ball is played