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Sports
- What Parents Can Do To Support Their Athletes |
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At the high school level, the
importance of parents behaving as model spectators cannot be
overstated. Support by parents for the rules of conduct
defined in Conduct of Athletes is also critical. Of
particular concern are parents who directly or indirectly
participate in providing alcohol to athletes and/or
knowingly permit athletes to drink alcohol. Such parents are
potentially responsible for the adverse consequences to
their own athlete as well as to the team.
Before
the Game
During
the Game
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Cheer good plays by both
teams
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Mention good calls by the officials
to others
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Encourage others to honor the game
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Remember to have fun! The game is
for the kids
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Enjoy the day
After
the Game
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Ask
your child open-ended questions;
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"What was the most enjoyable
part of the game for you? Least enjoyable?"
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"Did you feel you gave it your
best effort?"
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"How did you respond to any
mistakes you made?"
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"Did you bounce back?"
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"What did you learn from the
game?"
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Tell your child again that you are
proud of him or her (especially if the game didn't go
well).
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Thank officials for doing a
difficult job.
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Thank the coaches for their efforts
What If
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The official makes a "bad" call
against your team? Respect and honor the game - be
silent!
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Another spectator on your team
begins to berate the official? Ask them to respect and
honor the game, that officials are human and make
mistakes.
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Your child does not get to
play/participate? Review the reasons why kids play
sports in the "Parent Athletic Handbook."
Modified and adapted from Positive
Coaching Alliance (www.positivecoach.org)
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