I think you have to be diplomatic in this business. Depends on the suggestion an depends on the Coach. Some coaches don't have a staff that are knowledgable enough. But a part of me says parents should be spectators.

As has been mentioned, it depends on the parent as well as timing. Patents really never said too much about plays to me, unless they were helping out in some way, and then they never seemed to push their kid.

 

If it was a player, depending on how they suggested it, I would listen, they are on the court, they may see something different.

In life. I "coach" 8 employess, they are my team. I am willing to listen to the most experienced as well as the least experienced becuase sometimes a fresh perspective is needed and may open my eyes to something because I didnt think of it that way. I welcome their input and consider the information ultimately it is my decision to implement the process or change. As a coach, I would have no problem listening to others thoughts if we were struggling, but only if I ask. Also, I think coaches should not be so arrogant as to not ask for help when they need it. I would probably want player input first. Honest player input would make things more similar to real life. Parents need to realize they are not part of the team. That's why they pay to get in.

Most won't listen. I was watching a game where team A was playing 1 2 2 zone. Team B was killing them in the middle. I knew one of the assts. during a TO he looked up and I caught his eye. I mouthed get out of the zone. He just shook his head and looked away. Team B went on to beat a higher ranked team A

In life. I "coach" 8 employess, they are my team. I am willing to listen to the most experienced as well as the least experienced becuase sometimes a fresh perspective is needed and may open my eyes to something because I didnt think of it that way. I welcome their input and consider the information ultimately it is my decision to implement the process or change. As a coach, I would have no problem listening to others thoughts if we were struggling, but only if I ask. Also, I think coaches should not be so arrogant as to not ask for help when they need it. I would probably want player input first. Honest player input would make things more similar to real life. Parents need to realize they are not part of the team. That's why they pay to get in.

 

Love the comment in bold. Agree that I would take advice from anyone on the team - whether coaching a work team or a sports team. I also ask for advice constantly from people "outside the team". Unsolicited advice is also sometimes welcome - SOMETIMES. Depends on the source and the motivation for offering the unsolicited advice.

So does this apply to you as a parent too?

Yep, I still like to jaw with the refs, and I don't always agree with what the coach is doing, but I keep my mouth shut, try not to be a hypocrit.

I am open to suggestions from any parents about playing time or the things we do on the floor. But, I caution all parents that if you ask me questions or give suggestions, I am going to give you honest feedback about your kid. And maybe I am fortunate that I have had a lot of success with coaching and making kids better. I think when you have a track record of success, and perceived credibility, it makes it easier to have these conversations. But, as coach, and as the guy that spends the time in the gym with the kids, scouting other teams, reading books, and talking with other coaches, i feel prepared for the way we play, the way I teach, and the results that we get.

I am open to suggestions from any parents about playing time or the things we do on the floor. But, I caution all parents that if you ask me questions or give suggestions, I am going to give you honest feedback about your kid. And maybe I am fortunate that I have had a lot of success with coaching and making kids better. I think when you have a track record of success, and perceived credibility, it makes it easier to have these conversations. But, as coach, and as the guy that spends the time in the gym with the kids, scouting other teams, reading books, and talking with other coaches, i feel prepared for the way we play, the way I teach, and the results that we get.

 

Which team or teams do you coach ?

Which team or teams do you coach ?

 

I have a boys AAU team.