Last week, we discussed the responsibilities for the Coach and Team Manager. This week, we talk about the responsibilities of our players’ Parents.
PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
Before the game:
- Adopt an attitude of support and caring
- Fill the water bottle
- Have the proper uniform ironed
- Shine shoes and double knot the laces
- Secure watches and other jewelry items
- Make sure fingernails are closely trimmed
- Check safety straps on glasses – just in case
- Have clean socks over shin guards and shirt tucked
- Feed player three hours prior to kick-off – if possible
- Have transportation arranged to ensure timely arrival
- Put identification marks on personal articles, ball, etc.
- Provide at least 20 oz. of water – 15 minutes before kick off
PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
During the game:
- Become a spectator
- Do not use profanity
- Do not bother the coach
- Cheer team effort positively
- Let the coach do the coaching
- Stay behind the spectator line
- Exemplify good sportsmanship
- Avoid calling the players by name
- Make positive comments to all players
- No alcoholic beverages or smoking on the sidelines
- Never criticize a referee’s decision – learn the laws!
- Set a good example
‘If you want to raise a good sport, be a good sport.’
PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
At half-time:
- Let you do the coaching
- Insist their children drink lots of water
- Train their child to stay with the team
- Teach their child to listen when the coach is talking
PARENTS’ RESPONSIBILITIES
After the game:
- React positively to the teams’ losses and wins
- Train their children to stay with the team for any post-game routines
- Physical cool down
- Mental cool down
- Thanking the opponent
- Drinking more water
- Cleaning up the playground, etc.
- Participate in after-game team social activities which should be the same regardless of game results
