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The Athlete-Parent-Coach triad seems to get nothing but bad press these days. It is common to read stories about parents getting kicked off of sidelines, coaches throwing fits, and student athletes doing everything they can to get ahead. It doesn’t have to be that way! Sports can be a life-changing experience for our kids; a way for families to build friendships in the community; and a good coach has the opportunity to mold our young people. Raising a good sport starts long before the kids ever take their first step onto the field, court, or arena. Here are some tips for getting started:
- Talk about sportsmanship. What it is, why it’s important, and how to recognize it. Use age-appropriate terms. Sportsmanship is another way to practice the golden rule: treat your team, coach, and opponents the way you would want to be treated. READ FULL ARTICLE >
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High school athletes often have one overriding concern: how do they look to college coaches? I currently work with several student athletes who are in the early stages of the recruiting process. But there’s another question I ask them that’s equally important: do they want to be a college athlete? They must understand what it means to commit to college athletics, and what they’re choosing to gain and sacrifice with this type of college experience. For the student athlete, the college experience can be markedly different than it is for non-athletes.
Do your research... Ask about your chosen school’s expectations of its athletes. It won’t take long to gauge whether you’ll win a national championship, but will you be allowed to study abroad? Will you be able to graduate in four years? Will you have time to pursue an internship or a research opportunity during the school year? READ FULL ARTICLE > |
How do you ensure that one child is not dominating the schedule so that other children have time to try sports or other activities? How do you fit in family dinners and homework? How does your family handle sportsmanship (winning, losing)? 
