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Parents and families are partners in the success of our youth having a fun and memorable experience playing soccer. We are the support systems for players to learn resilience, perseverance, teamwork, self-regulation, sportsmanship, and respect, both on and off the pitch. We parents are the adult role models who they look to for direction and guidance. More often though, we are learning as we go in how to support our student-athletes. So if we are to support our youth, we must educate ourselves and model behaviors we want our youth to emulate. Resources are available to help us!
These videos aim to help us parents understand what to expect when placing our child on a soccer team, and to clarify our role in fostering a positive and productive youth soccer experience.
Asking ourselves these questions help prepare us for what we will experience in this journey and help us be intentional about accepting our role in it.
Are You Ready to Let Another Adult Take the Lead?
Up to now, parents have had total control of their child’s life. Are you ready to let another adult make decisions and lead in a different way than you would?
Are You Ready to Embrace Your Child’s Disappointments?
The beauty of youth sports is the ability to teach the child life lessons. Are you ready to use the obstacles and disappointments that your child face as valuable learning opportunities?
Are You Ready to Embrace Your Child’s Disappointments?
The beauty of youth sports is the ability to teach the child life lessons. Are you ready to use the obstacles and disappointments that your child face as valuable learning opportunities?
Are You Ready to Model Self Control?
The game is stressful, referees will make mistakes, the child might get hurt, or the coach may sub players off when they may think otherwise. Are you ready to accept all of these things and remain calm, supportive and focused on the bigger picture?
Are You Ready to Prioritize the Team?
Joining a youth soccer team is a commitment. It takes up evenings and weekends and the rest of the team is relying on their teammates to be there consistently at practices and games. Are you ready to prioritize the commitment to the team over most other things?
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