Smokeycabin, the comment about the trouble with parents in the corner is a legitimate issue. There is a solution though, anyone in the corner, or on the floor has to have a coachs card. Then once that is obtained, tournament directors enforce the code of conduct and appropriate behavior of coaches and start handing out appropriate discipline when individuals don't adhere to the code of conduct.
I too have coached all levels of kids in various sports for over 30 years now, (I coached my first 6-year-old basketball team when I was 15). I have learned, that the head coach has to take control, and often time that means taking control of the parents. I also think that sportsfan makes a very valid point, the decision to participate or not, should be left up to the parent, not all parents are bad when it comes to coaching or putting pressure on their children.
