Do The Dads Know?
Synopsis: In which I list which soccer coaches are aware of their teams' crush on you (their adopted child/assistant coach) and how they feel about it.
Assistant Coach Masterlist
Supa Strikas- Coach/Phillipe
Oh, he ABSOLUTELY KNOWS. Even if he wasn't as observant as he was, he'd have to be BLIND if he couldn't see the way his teams faces seem to light up the moment you walk into the room. He knows you and all the Supa Strikas like the back of his hand so while it bothered him a bit at first, he knows that all of them do genuinely respect and care for you almost as much as he does. From a fatherly standpoint, he would be a little concerned if you pursued a relationship with one of the Strikas just because work and romance can be tricky to mix together, but he also trusts you to make decisions for yourself and could never deny you if you truly have found love with one of the Strikas. From a PROFESSIONAL perspective, relationships between coaches (assistant or not) are forbidden so if you do reciprocate any of their feelings then he'll trust that you understand that it won't be easy if you truly wish to follow in his footsteps about coaching Supa Strikas.
He makes it incredibly clear that if any of them make you uncomfortable, he will not stand for it and will put a stop to it immediately. But again, they're all good guys and he trusts him. He does side eye Shakes when he stammers and stutters around you before he looks at Dancing Rasta and they both try their hardest to fight back a smile. Overall, he handles it with grace and he won't tell you how they feel but if you mention one of them acting wierd (not in a bad way), then he'll just chuckle knowingly but shrug it off.
"As long as you all remember that its (Y/n)'s decision and don't let your feelings distract you, I don't see the problem with it."
Invincible United- Vince
Another "Oh, he absolutely knows" dad and he was absolutely furious when he realized it. He had his suspicions but it wasn't until Skarra offered to HELP YOU with something did it hit him like a train. For a while, he had really strict rules about personal relationships, would interrogate any of the players of their intentions if they appeared to be "overly" friendly, and then threaten them with random benching or changes to the game roster. However, he would ease on these policies because he would notice how your presence (or lack of it) effects the morale and motivation of the team. While he is still very possessive, he is also very self-serving, and if having you around produces more wins and increase of effort from his players then he'll begrudgingly allow it.
He also realizes that he can ensure you and Skarra stay in check by utilizing your...whatever it is you two have, to his advantage. You genuinely care about fostering Skarra's potential and Skarra seems to be more prone to listen to you. He doesn't like it but at the end of the day, he can't deny results.
"Because you idiots seem to play better when (Y/n) is around, I've decided to be less...strict about things. But, if any of you step out of line, I'll personally see to it that you're NEVER able to play soccer again."
Iron Tank- Coach Von Push Up
He'd notice EVENTUALLY. He's very caught up in developing strict training regimens, pushing himself to his own limits, and ensuring that Iron Tank is always performing at its best that he definetly will not notice right away. However, if small spats start to break out between the players or other changes of that sort then he'll start to piece it together. He would impose stricter rules and make training more grueling than usual. When he realizes that their feelings for you are genuine, then he can't help but soften at the thought that there are people who care about you just as much as he does. But if any of them try to pull something unsavory, he's making them spend the night in the mountains in nothing but their boxers and SOCKS.
A bit of a nosey dad too, honestly. If he notices you just talking or spend more time with someone like Ja Nien or Uber, then he just "curiously" asks what you were talking about and when you tell him, he's all: "Vas that all?" and you just look at him weirdly because what does he mean by that-
"ATTENTION! If you men wish to be worthy of mein (Y/n), zhen I expect you TO WIN EVERY SINGLE GAME THIS SEASON. I won't allow my child to be with a mediocre FOOL."
Grimm FC- Coach Belmont
Yes but that's because everyone on Grimm very unashamedly adores you. The way they look at you when you help with their make up and costume is very unmistakably one of love. There is a certain intensity as he scrutinized them, trying to measure if their love and devotion to you is truly as genuine as they claim it to be. However, if you seem to reciprocate one of their advances or assure him that their crush isn't something that bothers or disturbs you then he'll let it slide. Like Coach, Belmont does trust you to make your own decisions and knows he's raised you to seek for nothing less than you deserved.
Vladimir, being the team captain, would actually just straight up tell Coach Belmont about his feelings to you in very dramatic Grimm fashion. Belmont appreciated the respect of Vladimir telling him and was touched by his honesty but now it gets annoying because he has to deal with Vladimir and the rest talking about how they miss their "Beloved Ray of Moonlight" if you can't show up to something for any reason or when they randomly just declare their undying love for you. Overall, he trusts his team, but he's not above giving them vague threats as well.
"Just remember, if any of you cross (Y/n) in any way...then you cross me as well. And trust me when I say you don't want to cross me."
Technicali FC- Toni Vern
No, he doesn't notice anything. Toni is a neglectful coach and an even more neglectful father. He's too busy with creating insane plots against Supa Strikas to notice that everyone on his team is painfully in love with you. Which is kind of funny because they're all REALLY bad at hiding it as well, constantly tripping over themselves more than usual, or just visibly becoming putty in your hand. All he notices is that they'll threaten to tattle on him to you and he has to be all: "Now, now, there's no need to bother my darling (Y/n) about this-" because he knows you'll chew him out good for it.
BECAUSE TECHNICALI IS SO BAD AT HIDING IT, CHUCK AND THE OTHERS JUST DECIDED TO TELL YOU STRAIGHT UP BECAUSE EVERYONE IN THE SUPER LEAGUE COULD SEE HOW DOWN BAD THEY WERE but they were all, "So if we make you uncomfortable, just let us know because Toni is very clearly NOT going to do anything." and you just blinked but smiled at how sweet they are.
Nakama FC- Ura Giri
Okay so Ura Giri does care about you but he's in the same boat as Toni where he's too busy with his schemes to notice. Nakama isn't bad at hiding their crush but everyone on the team didn't feel right if they pined after you without letting Ura Giri be aware. So out of pure respect for him, they all went to office and told him straight to his face that they were all in love with you, and wanted to make sure if he was alright with them pursuing you. Ura Giri was half listening and was all: "Yeah, sure, go ahead. Do what you want-" and when Miko was all: "Sensei, I don't think you're completely understanding what it is we want. We want to make sure that we have your blessing-" and Ura Giri cut him off to say: "YES! YES! HAVE IT. Now please leave me be to my...uh, strategy planning!"
So if he finds out, which will be very unlikely, he can't be surprised or offended because they made their intentions VERY clear. In the rare moments where he DOES pay attention, he'll notice the tender moments his players have with you and will stroke his facial hair and be all: "Hmmm, if I didn't know any better, I'd think they have feelings for my (Y/n)-chan...Oh, my scheme is done!"
Hydra FC- Coach Del Aqua
Oh, he definetly notices it because they get more stupid and obnoxious whenever you're around. However, you're very much in your own world so it's kind of funny for him to see you unintentionally shut them down. He almost feels bad for the poor fools. If you happened to reciprocate, he would sit you down to talk to you about what engaging in a relationship with them would mean, and just make sure that you know what you're getting into. I feel like he'd be pretty neutral about the whole thing, not because he doesn't care, but mostly because you're all grown adults. Maybe he's a bit hesitant with Liquido because he's worried you might get dragged into his rivalry with North Shaw.
Overall, you can get roped into their shenanigans but you also know when to put your foot down and get them to listen up. So he's not particularly worried about you.
"Just don't let it distract you. I trust (Y/n) to make good decisions that will overrule your stupid ones."
Cosmos FC- Buddy Watkins
Okay so he "sets" you up with Ninja but he doesn't know that Ninja actually likes you. Let me explain: Ninja was always so entranced by you that it was just way too hard to hide and soon, reporters and gossip outlets went wild about the two of you. How you were always very doting on him (it's your job), the way he looked at you with such adoring eyes, and the general idea of a forbidden romance between an assistant coach and soccer player was very captivating to the masses. While Buddy isn't sure of the origin, he saw how much money and publicity this rumor was bringing him and in true businesses man fashion, decided to capitalize on it. He never checked the validity of the rumors because he asked you and since you weren't aware of Ninja's crush, you told him you had no idea where these rumors started but since they were good for the team, he saw no reason to stop them. The face of his company and hotels and the face of his soccer team together wasn't exactly a bad idea so he'll often have you nearby Ninja during his interviews and set you guys up for some "one-on-one" time at restaurants. You just sigh and smile apologetically at Ninja, WHO IS ABSOLUTELY THRILLED WITH THIS DEVELOPMENT.
"Haha, look at all this publicity! I gotta say, Ninja, yer pretty darn good at pretending you're in love with (Y/n)."
"Hahaha....yeah...pretending..."
















