@TerribleBPthrower posted:I've also seen great examples of team leadership undermined by a weak head coach. In some cases I sorta don't blame coaches these days because no matter what they do a parent(s) is going to complain to the AD to get them fired. However, I think the best HS coaches are able to stand up to whatever threats or political pressures might be.
Our high school had not only player behavior issues but parental behavior issues. When my daughter entered high school a new AD was hired. At the time there were too many situations where the parents owned the coaches.
Over time the new AD replaced most of the coaches. He turned a mostly athletically doormat high school into being competitive in every sport and perennial conference contenders in some.
His rule was if the parent wanted a meeting with a coach he (the AD) had to be present. The rule eliminated a lot of parental requests for meetings. Parents realized they couldn’t BS and attempt to intimate the AD.