sports parents

November 7, 2018

A new nickname sports parents should give their kids

Professional athletes seem to reach a sort of pinnacle in their careers when they receive a nickname. Sometimes these monikers are simple — A-Rod, Air Jordan, A.I. Other times, they actually transcend their greatness, such as “Sweetness” (W...


July 17, 2017

Between the Lines: Fight the good fight against parents

[caption id="attachment_26932" align="alignright" width="101"] Kevin Hoffman[/caption] If you’re a longtime subscriber to Coach & Athletic Director, you’ve probably noticed we address the tumultuous relationships between coaches and paren...


September 26, 2012

Adjusting your philosophy to combat sports parents

Eight areas to focus your time to avoid conflict The athletic director's phone rings, sending a Pavlovian shiver down the spine. The scenario is familiar, as experience indicates the caller may be an aggrieved parent about to deliver conflict. Today...