Coaches
As a parent, you can help your child's coach by introducing yourself and thanking them for their interest in coaching a team. Support the coach's request that your child be on time for practices and games. Try to attend all the practices so the team can learn to play as a team. If you do not stay for the entire practice session, pick up your child promptly at the end of practice. Be positive with your comments and remember that a coach has a reason for his selection of player positions. Don't criticize the coach because you think your child should play a different position. Offer help at practices. Remember that coaches volunteer their time and energy to instruct and help your child. They need your cooperation and support.
| The basics of coaching soccer positively from "Positive Coaching" by Darrell J. Burnett, Ph.D. |
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| C | oncentrate on positives. | S | et a good sportsmanship example. | |
| O | verteach. | O | rganize to avoid confusion. | |
| A | mplify successes. | C | reate team spirit. | |
| C | ompliment specifics. | C | oncentrate on progress. | |
| H | ave fun. | E | xpect only what is reasonable. | |
| I | nstruct and assess skills. | R | emember to laugh. | |
| N | ever presume anything. Be specific. | |||
| G | et into their shoes. Empathize. | |||