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I too was brought up in that atmosphere and believe it or not I survived. I coached much the same way. I was tough. Kids knew where I stood and what I expected from them. It worked well with me. If they needed a boot in the but they got it. If they did not do what they were supposed to do they heard about it. No sugar coating. Yes I sometimes yelled and they knew I was upset. They handled it. Could I do that today? But I guess that is why I am sitting in front of my computer and not getting ready for a big game or practice. As far as parents meddling. They did not. I kept a distance but was always polite and answered their inquiries. My perspective was the team and 18-20 players and how they could come together and be successful. their perpective was their son. And that is perfectly understandable. I could deal with that. I went to a game the other day and the parents were standing behind the bench talking to their sons. I guess they did because they could.