It's easy to see if you're getting fuel though. You can either listen for the pump turning on when you turn your key to the on position, or you can disconnect your fuel line from your fuel rail and try to crank the car. Fuel should spray everywhere.

Good stuff with the details, um did your dad replace the ignitor as well as the coil? This is also known as the ICM. I've heard that if you don't replace both at the same time that it could just fry another new coil that you put in.

Check the fuel first, and if you're getting fuel, you may have toasted your new coil.