Yes, Notebook, because kids look up to coaches and other authority figures. They feel deferential to them, perhaps even, as you said, intimidated by them. Especially the ones that make it known they are in charge and you do as they say-- you know, the ones with the "commanding" type presence -- not afraid to tell the boys what to do, when and how. Sometimes folks like that start to feel a bit invincible, as though they have more power than others, physically and/or mentally. If they're a duplicitous narcissist, they may enjoy exercising their authority to their advantage, including being cunning and manipulative. Who knows, a select few might even get a special charge out of being in control, having the power, making things happen their way to their satisfaction. They might enjoy it so much they seek to exert that power and control again -- and again. Maybe in the midst of all that false bravado they're an alcoholic to boot, with a "hero or zero" complex -- either they are in charge or they feel like they are nothing. Does this sound like anyone you know? Is this the kind of personality that could sneak up on, abduct and assault a boy, then get back to the business of being in power and in charge? Get back in the game, so to speak?
