I am so irritated with my Dad. DS had a football game against a tough team Saturday. My Dad was pitching a fit because the coaches played the 1'st string the whole game, and DS hardly got any play time. He was really bent out of shape, and made no attempt to hide his dislike of the coaches (whose wives were sitting within earshot.)

Although I pleaded with him not to, after the game, he went home and sent a scathing email to the secretary of the football league, including his name and phone number. She of course, forwarded to DS's head coach, who then called my Dad to discuss his coaching of the team.

This puts DH, DS, and I all in a very uncomfortable position. My Dad just watches the weekly games... I have to see the coaches EVERYDAY when I take DS to practice.

I can't believe he created this shit storm! I am really concerned that the other coach (who really is an Ass) will retaliate by either over-playing DS & putting him in against much bigger players, increasing the chances of him getting hurt - or NEVER playing him.

Now tomorrow when I take DS to practice, I have no idea what to say to the head coach...

Ditto!

I hate confrontation, too, so I related to your desire to curtail it.  It's great for DS but too bad that it may be related to your dad's meddling.  I hope he can enjoy it and not let that take away from it for him.