Sports Parenting

Browse our articles about managing conflict between parents and coaches around topics such as tips for a positive partnership and making parents an asset.

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  Sonya Curry: Finding The Right Coach To Help Your Kid Succeed

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  Sonya Curry explains the importance of finding a coach who can see the potential in their athletes and growth.

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  Parents Avoiding Specialization Even When Coach Demands It

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  Brad Frost talks about how playing different sports helps kids develop skills that they otherwise would not.

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  Athletic Directors Can Make Parents A Positive Instead Of A Problem

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  Steve Kryger on ways coaches can include parents in the process while also setting boundaries.

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  How Athletic Directors Can Encourage Coaches To Empower Parents

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  Paul Snow talks about the importance for coaches and parents to establish a positive relationship.

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  Coaches Need To Overcommunicate With Parents To Set Expectations

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  Conrad Ray on establishing that the communication with parents should primarily go through the athlete.

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  How Parents And Coaches Can Break The Ice Between One Another

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  Chris Vonderkall talks about how important it is for coaches and parents to have a dialogue.

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  Coaches Need Parents To Trust Them In Order To Be Effective Coaches

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  Jamie Young on the importance of parents supporting and trusting the coaches message.

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  Coaches Need To Interact With Parents And Get Them Involved

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  When coaches involve parents, it can make the experience more enjoyable for everyone.

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  Addressing Favoritism Between Coaches And Parents

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

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  Asking The Coach For Better Answers When Your Kid Is Cut

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