I woulnd't say its a right but its certainly the case. As a coach I've seen so many times when a wrestlers dad who is doubling as the coach has berated their son after a loss. Im sure that has to be devasating to the kid, I've seen it in their eye. More than anything a kid is trying to win their fathers approval. My newphew started wrestling this year at the age of 5 and all he could say to his mother was how much he wanted to get a medal so he could be like his uncle nigel. He got one in his first tournament last week. But it pains me to have to see his face the first time he doesn't get one. I have lots of expectations for him in the coming years and I plan to be there for him. Im not his father but I am the one he looks up to the most. I worry all the time that I will want to push him too far, too fast and that will have a negative effect on him. I tell this story because I think it relates to the question at hand. A father does have a right to coach their kid provided they are certified to do so. However in the overall scheme of things, I question just how smart it is to let them do it.
