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Parent Resources for a Champions Season
Purpose of this Page
This page was set up as a reference page for parents dealing with young athletes in today's world.
In today's world as a parent we sometimes feel we are moving at the speed of light. The work place is demanding more of you. Our kids appear to be moving just as fast, the demands of parenthood are as much or even more than the work place. We all need an outlet and sports helps gives us that outlet. It could be that you participate or just enjoy watching sports. However we need to remember our kids are just that, kids. They are not adults and our demands or expectations should not be the same as society has placed on us as parents. We sometimes forget that they are just kids while we are watching them play. It's hard not to be caught up in the moment while your watching them, but try to remember they are kids. Below is a small poem called "The Little Boy".
The Little Boy
He’s Just a Little Boy
He stands at the plate with his heart pounding fast;
The bases are loaded; the die has been cast.
Mom and Dad cannot help him; he stands all alone.
A hit at this moment will send the team home.
The ball nears the plate; he swings and he misses.
There’s a groan from the crowd,
with some boos and hisses.
A thoughtless voice cries, "Strike out the kid!"
Tears fill his eyes; the game is no longer fun.
Remember – he’s just a little boy
who stands all alone.
So open your heart and give him a break.
For it’s moments like this, a man you can make.
Keep this in mind when you hear someone forget.
Sports Parents Website
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is a web site for parents of young athletes. Their stated goal is to "offer information and advice that will help you (parents) enrich - and survive!- your children's sports activities". It includes excellent articles and discussions on pyschology, coaching, nutrition, sportsmanship, equipment, and medical advice. You can reach several very informative articles by clicking below, you may be prompted for a login code. If so, when you go to the web page you will see a button to click to get a code so you can login.
Ten Rules for Parents on the Sidelines
Sibling Rivaly is Natural in Sports, But it Doesn't Have to Mean War
Teaching Life Lessons through Sports
I Stink! Handling the Pitfalls of Self-Esteem
Top 10 Tips for Coaching Your Son's or Daughter's Team (According to Kids)
Ten Things Parents Don't Get About Kids and Sports
Top 10 List: List Of the most Embarrasing Things Not to do at one of Your Child's Games!
Your Child Wants to Quit the Team...Now What?
Size up your child with the correct bat
What to look for when buying a glove, or How to break in a glove.
How to buy a bat?
What do I buy and how much should I expect to spend?
Are all bats the same?
Kids' Health, Fitness, and Safety
Building a cannon arm
Pre-Game Sancks that help improve performance
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