The Parent’s Role in Athletics Proactive Coaching

Before the First Game Questions Why do you play? What will you consider a successful season? What role do you expect to play? Goals? Shared expectations – See the big picture Meet their needs not ours

Before the First Game Release the athlete – Trusting the experience to them Sharing in the credit Solving all the problems Continue to coach them Being critical of officials Excuses Avoidance

During the Game 1.Be there 2.Model appropriate behavior 3.Focus on the team 4.One instructional voice 5.Four Roles – choose one

After the Game Time and Space to recover More approval than advice Save your analysis Let them bring the game to you Value not tied to performance Be a confidence builder

Additional Thoughts and Questions Stages of being an athlete Fast forward to the last game they play Things that cause kids to lose their natural love of playing What is their identity? Coaching your own child

Other Proactive Materials for Parents or Athletes Booklets Life Lessons for Athletes Captains – Seven Ways to Lead Your Team Compete – Traits of Elite Competitors Youth Coaching – Keys to a Successful Season Teach Attitude First