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HOW TO BE A GOOD SPORTS PARENT
Fixing the crisis in kids’ sports begins at home. Here are some tips from Sports Done Right to get parents started:
* Encourage your child, regardless of his or her degree of success or level of skill.
* Ensure a balance in your student athlete’s life, encouraging participation in multiple sports and activities while placing academics first.
* Emphasize enjoyment, development of skills and team play as the cornerstones of your child’s early sports experiences while reserving serious competition for the varsity level.
* Leave coaching to coaches and avoid placing too much pressure on your youngster about playing time and performance.
* Be realistic about your child’s future in sports, recognizing that only a select few earn a college scholarship, compete in the Olympics or sign a professional contract.
*Be there when your child looks to the sidelines for a positive role model.
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