re: have you coached little league?

I got back into the game 3 years ago as a coach. I do not have a son, so my perspective is a bit different. My advice to you is to 1) read the matheney manifesto, and use that as an operating philosophy and 2) if you do it, have a preseason come to Jesus meeting with the parents and stick to your guns.

I tell them every season that there are 3 things that are non negotiable. Do not call me, text me or email me about any of these 3 things. They are 100% my decision, and if you can't live with these decisions, this is not a team you and your child need to be a part of.
Those things are 1). Batting order 2) defensive positions and 3) playing time.

I have laid it out just like that for everything from league ball to all star teams to travel ball. I've been tested on it one time, my first year back in all stars. I stuck to my guns, and haven't had a problem since.

Best of luck to you. Kids and parents are entirely different that they were when I was a kid.