1. The Role of the Parent in the Development of the Athlete

2. The Development Team
Coach
Athlete
Parents

3. Coaches Athletic Training Skill Development Tactics & Strategy
Mental Toughness
Nutrition
Injury management

4. Athlete
Learn
Train
Compete

5. Parent Nurturer Mentor Financier Chauffer Chef Assistant Coach
role model
Financier
Chauffer
Chef
Assistant Coach

6. The Parent as Assistant Coach
Follow the lead of the coach
Have a basic knowledge of Sport Science
Sport Skills
Strategy
Conditioning
Injuries
Sport Psychology
Nutrition

7. Common Parental Mistakes!
Improper nutrition
Criticism
Disagreeing with the coach
No one is wrong, just different!
You owe me!
“If you lose, you are not paying me back!”
Body language
“I’m too busy!”
Not pushing hard enough/pushing too hard
Obsessed with winning

8. Effect on Player Confusion Loss of Confidence Loss of Focus Fear
Stress
Loss of Confidence
Loss of Focus
Thumb exercise
Fear
Lower Energy Level
Disinterest
Want to quit
Under performance
They notice everything!

9. Parental Role Summary! Nurture your child Support the coach.
Love, respect
Hugs, especially after a loss
Obligation
Support the coach.
You will not agree with all
the individuals working with
your child.

10. Q & A