The problem with these stories is there is not indication of what happened or what the culture was like. There are basically no facts.
With that said, I prefer a hard a$$ coach who knows the game. The guys that enforce discipline and set high expectations are the guys that seem to win. I can see parents, even some on here, that don't think it's appropriate for a coach to say "_______." I look at them funny and say, well if the kids did their job they wouldn't have a problem. Adults are very soft these days.