[kyleb]

Hmm, I think there's a correlation, but not that strong of one. The problem occurs when the coach doesn't handle the parents well. They need to understand that the coach controls what happens on the diamond and what he says goes unless the parents fear for the health of their children (i.e. kids throwing 120 pitches in a game in March).

Fortunately the Little League organization I work for gives the coaches a fair amount of control with the understanding that it will not be abused.