Developing Leadership through Sports
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Parents & Players Guide
“Everyone forgets today’s score before the end of the season,
but decades later the children still remember the adults whose affection and support
remained steadfast regardless of the scoreboard.”
- Abrams, 2002
but decades later the children still remember the adults whose affection and support
remained steadfast regardless of the scoreboard.”
- Abrams, 2002
PARENTS GUIDE
Four Red Flags for Parents1. Living Out Dreams - A parent who is continuing to live personal athletic dreams
through his/her child has not released his/her child to the game.
2. Too Involved - If a parent tends to share in the credit when the child has done well in
sport or has been victorious, the parent is too involved.
3. Trying Too Hard - If a parent is trying to continue to coach his child when the child
probably knows more about the game than the parent does, he has not released the
youth athlete.
4. Too Serious - A parent should realize that he is taking everything too seriously and
has not released the child to the activity when the parent:
• is nervous before his/her child’s game
• becomes verbally critical of an official
• has a difficult time bouncing back when the player’s
• makes mental notes during a game so he can give his/her child advice at the conclusion of the
game
A comprehensive Parents Guide and an Introduction to Youth Soccer
- Sportsmanship is important for kids to learn.
- Set a good example on the sidelines by offering
- positive encouragement and support.
- Weather can be unpredictable. Be prepared by bringing sunscreen, rain jackets, blankets,etc
- Proper hydration is key to a good game. Be sure to bring plenty of water for kids to drink both before and after their practices and games. Healthy snacks like oranges, grapes and sports drinks are also good for replenishing nutrients after strenuous activity.
- Get to the soccer field early. Players need adequate time to warm up and stretch before practice or game time.
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“Show up for practice. Every parent is time-crunched,
but try to make room in your schedule to attend at least a few of your child's
as well as the big games. This sends the message that you value his hard work and appreciate
the process of playing sports, not just the outcomes.”
- Hannah Storm,
but try to make room in your schedule to attend at least a few of your child's
as well as the big games. This sends the message that you value his hard work and appreciate
the process of playing sports, not just the outcomes.”
- Hannah Storm,
Register today for the FALL Season & See you on the soccer field.
