I think our coach handles it perfectly. He basically acts like another student when it comes to brainstorming: suggesting anything that pops in his head or helping out here and there with some new ideas. But nothing more than any of the rest of us provide. I (note: not we. This is just my thoughts) feel like our coach does a great job of being part of the team, but not taking over at all.
A great example. Today we were discussing climbing plans and he said "Y'all are welcome to override me, but if I were a dictator or a one man team, what I would do is..." and gave us his opinion. Then went on to say "but y'all decide what you think is best and that's what we're gonna do." Providing ideas but not shoving them down our throats seems to work really well
