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| Tips For Parents Tips For Parents Learn Soccer Together Learn the game together. Be as helpful, understanding and patient as you are when your child is learning other skills in life. You are your child’s first and most influential teacher/coach. The stimulation and support you provide can instill a desire to play soccer. If a child plays only for your approval, his interest in playing may decline, and playing for its own sake is sacrificed. Make this learning experience together as much fun as possible so your child becomes self motivated and improves on his own. Before the Game Maintain your family’s routine as much as possible. Keep family conversation "usual" (focusing on the game can cause unneeded stress.) Dinner the evening before the game should include plenty of fluids and something from each of the four food groups – milk, meat, vegetables and fruits and carbohydrates provide muscle fuel and energy. Avoid last minute preparation. Have your child gather his game equipment early, and check each piece to ensure it is clean and in playing condition. Game Day Eating Tips – If possible, eat a light meal three hours before the game for proper digestion. The meal should include the four food groups. To provide needed energy, eat more carbohydrates. Water Consumption – Fifteen to thirty minutes before the game, drink up to 20 ounces of water. Get assurance from the coach that more than one cup of water will be provided at half time. After the game, drink plenty of water to rehydrate. Arrive at the field before the coach’s scheduled arrival time. At the Field When the coach arrives and takes charge, assume the role of spectator and remain behind the spectator line (unless otherwise requested by the coach or manager). Let Coaches Coach Sideline instructions may conflict with what the coach has taught and may confuse the players. Your child mirrors your actions and reactions, so set a good example. If you want to raise a good sport, be a good sport. If you feel you can not be an exemplary spectator, consider not attending. After the Game Have your child remain with the coach and the team for any post-game routines. Do • adopt an attitude of support and caring • be positive and calm • point out areas of improvement • let the child lead the conversation • stress effort made rather than results Don’t • be disappointed if your child does not want to talk about the game • be negative • brag • be critical • make up excuses Remember that body language and voice inflection can send both positive and negative messages. Help your child realize that the importance of playing soccer is…participating, learning, developing and having FUN! -from FUNdamental Soccer Parents by Karl Dewazien, ASSF "A" Licensed Coach. PLAYER POSITIONS (G) Goalkeepers prevent their opponents from propelling the ball through the goalposts. (B) Backs have only the goalkeeper in back of them for support and cover at any particular moment (M) Midfielders have backs behind them and forwards in front of them for support and cover at any moment. (F) Forwards have no teammates in front between them and the opponent’s goal. Parent’s Code Children have more need for example than criticism Make athletic participation a positive experience for your child and others. Attempt to relieve competition pressure, not increase it. A child is easily affected by outside influences. The opponents are necessary friends; without them your child could not participate. Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team. Between the exuberance of the winner and the disappointment of the loser we find a person called the referee. They all follow the same creed – to watch every move of every player and to call the game to the best of his/her ability. Do not openly question his/her judgment, and never the honesty of that judgment. He/she is a symbol of fair play, integrity and sportsmanship. Be kind to your child’s coach and officials. The coach is providing a valuable community service by volunteering personal time and money for your child’s recreation, often without reward other than personal satisfaction in having served the community. Parental attitudes at games towards their child, the opposing team, the officials and the coach, influence the child’s behavior in sports. Sometimes, overly anxious or protective parents bent on immediate success rather than long-range benefits criticize officials and opponents and show disrespect. This inappropriate behavior devalues the sport and creates unnecessary stress for the player. It is not in keeping with the spirit of the game. |
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