[classicman]

Lookout - your stories bring back some of the the best, and worst, memories for me while I was coaching my sons. With two sons both playing both rec and travel soccer indoor and out for years - close to a decade between the two. I too wished many a time to be able to just sit and watch my sons play and to be able to simply cheer them on as a father rather than a coach. It took me a long time to finally swallow hard and walk away from my competitive nature and love of coaching to do it for my boys. I finally realized a great thing - I had taught my sons all I could about soccer and in the end they taught ME what was most important - just being their Dad.

Do your thing, my friend - I can tell from what you write that you are an awesome coach, the kids respond well and are learning valuable life lessons above and beyond simple soccer skills. Thats what coaching is all about - you are doing a great job! Congrats!
Wish I could come by and watch a game or two. Indoor is so much faster and so much fun.