The Parents Role in Athletics Proactive Coaching www

The Parent’s Role in Athletics Proactive Coaching www. proactivecoaching. info

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. 2. 3. 4. 5. Be there Model appropriate behavior Focus on the team One instructional voice 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 www. proactivecoaching. info

Other Proactive Materials for Parents or Athletes www. proactivecoaching. info 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