I have been asked to be the cheer leading coach for my daughters team. My son plays on the football team. None of the mothers want to do it. If there is no coach there cannot be a cheer leading squad. I told the lady I would do it if none of the other mothers are willing to. I don't want to disappoint my little girl, she has been looking forward to this since last year. when she did it. I do not want to do it but for her I will. What do you think about a dad being the cheer leading coach?
2007-08-16 06:29:16 · 41 answers · asked by Bones 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
My ex-wife can not do it because she is a drug addict. and has a record.
2007-08-16 06:38:37 · update #1
My daughter had a couple of male coaches when she was cheerleading so I think it's fine. I wish you luck though. It's not an easy thing to do.
Go Dad!!!
2007-08-16 06:33:56 · answer #1 · answered by Ollie's Mommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be hypocritical of you NOT to. If you were good at football coaching and the team needed a coach, you wouldn't hesitate. Do it and do it well. You might want to talk with your son about him getting hazed by other players because his dad is the cheer leading coach, but if he is ok with it, I think you should go for it! Make not only your daughter proud, but your son as well. You're a great parent for looking out for your children's best interests.
2007-08-16 06:35:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I actually never seen one but I wouldn't have a problem with that, what you could do is send out papers informing the parents that there is no coach for the cheer leeding and that unless a mom or another girl steps up you will be the coach. I aplaud you for being a nice dad (not often you find a good father)
2007-08-16 06:35:37 · answer #3 · answered by fun 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a parent I would look at you weird at first but may get over it if you don't seem like a pervert. Personally I wouldn't do it because you're dealing with female minors and if any of your actions get misinterpreted the stigma attached to any accusation is hard to remove. It is a very serious thing to consider. But if you are going to do it this is my thought: First I'd make sure that the other parents are ok with it. The last thing you want is some people making it difficult for you from the beginning. I'd follow some basic rules for myself. 1) Don't touch the girls in ANYWAY. Not even a high-five. 2) Don't get personal with the girls in anyway. You're not a counselor 3) I'd make sure I'm never alone with any of the cheerleaders. 4) Make sure your daughter acts as a buffer between you and the other girls. She can help with anything that may seem inappropriate.
2016-03-17 00:46:33 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aww, good for you for being willing. And boo-hiss to the other moms for not offering. The one thing you MUST insist on is for one other mom to stick around for practice. Have them take turns, and explain you simply can not and will not coach otherwise. In my daughter's cheerleading league this is mandatory for all coaches (who are all moms).
Anyway, I have no problem with it; it's not any different than if you were her soccer coach. A high school I taught at had a male varsity cheerleading coach. Raised a few eyebrows but they were a very good team and he had done it for years without issue.
2007-08-16 06:36:22 · answer #5 · answered by momma bear 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's great but you need
knowledge
skills
abilities
you have to actually coach them.
and you probably don't know how.
get busy learning everything you can about cheer leading and how to do it well.
then lead them to success.
don't do it poorly. if you are going to do it, prove that those girls are the best cheer girls in the world.
notice: the football team has a paid coach. nobody is asking for volunteer coaches to avoid cutting the football team. make the cheer squad better than the football team.
2007-08-16 06:36:20 · answer #6 · answered by Sufi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, as a former cheerleader for 6 years ... how are you going to coach ? Do you know cheers ? Stretches ? Routines ?
I would go to the local highschool and ask one of the girls on the squad to help you. You can still be the 'coach' since your daughter's squad probably needs an adult, but have the highschooler be your assistant or something.
She would probably volunteer her time, also, because she can put it on her college apps or job apps as service times.
Good luck !
2007-08-16 06:35:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it would be a wonderful idea for you to be the cheerleading coach since no other parent want's to do it. I think it shows that you are a real dedicated and good father also! You might get some rude comments, but as long as you are making yer family happy, I think it is a good move. Best of luck to you!
2007-08-16 06:34:52 · answer #8 · answered by *Farron Leigh* 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It will probably be a lot like when someone's mom was my soccer coach by default. Although she couldn't teach me anything about soccer, I was thankful for a chance to play, even if we lost most of our games.
If you decide to do it, I think the biggest challenge will be deciding how much coaching and critisism to give. This is one of the biggest differences between boys and girls sports. Boys always expect to be driven to excel, criticized loudly when they screw up, and being ordered around by their coach. Girls often get to high school, have their first experience with a coach like this, cry a lot and quit--the ones who are left listen to the coach and improve their skills and have a chance to play in college. But at younger ages you have to see how competitive the cheerleaders are. Are they just having fun, or are they trying to be the best they can? For girls who aren't high school age, this is the toughest call for a girl's coach to make--do my best to improve their skills, or do my best to be sure they are happy.
2007-08-16 06:38:41 · answer #9 · answered by wayfaroutthere 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dad cheer leading coach
2016-02-02 13:49:33 · answer #10 · answered by Diena 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋