[DonRotolo]

We went though this same discussion this year, all of the arguments were the same, and the conclusion was in favor of a student coach.

But, consider that our team does not consider winning a regional as a very high priority. Not that winning is bad, or teams that focus on winning are bad - it's just how our team works, and our values. Like smurfgirl wrote, it depends upon the dynamics of the team.

Banning adult coaches would be a mistake, as the opportunity for adult coaching & mentoring that some teams use here is very valuable.