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Follow these guidelines for a positive relationship with your child's coach. También en español.

The "Parent Ball" can be used to make memories with your kid and at times, reinforce key teachable moments.

I'd advise you to bring the topic up directly with the head coach before elevating it to the Athletic Director

When he says due to the parents, what does he mean? I think you need and deserve more information.

Work with the player to set up clear, consistent, and simple expectations for positive things he can do.

If a coach ignores pitch count or playing time rules, he is willing to win at the cost of his players

Assess the current culture as if you were a brand new family entering the program for the first time.

While it won’t be easy, you have an opportunity to teach your son a challenging skill he will surely need.

Parents may not always understand why a coach cuts players, but the answer here could give some perspective.

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