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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How To Handle The Pouting Athlete With Attitude Problems

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Work with the player to set up clear, consistent, and simple expectations for positive things he can do.
Coaches Who Are Proactive With Parents Have Fewer Problems With Them

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John O'Sullivan stresses the importance communication plays in building trust between parents and coaches.

Positive Coaching Takes Work, But It Makes My Job Easier

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Jack Clark talks about how coaching positively can be challenging, but is necessary.
Parents: Encourage Your Kid To Try EVERYTHING Before Intervening

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John O'Sullivan says that kids needs to do everything they can to earn playing time before parents step in.
How To Help Volunteer Parent Coaches Get Excited About Their Role

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Matt Kata talks about the challenges of coaching youth sports and how to overcome them.
Parents Shouldn't Be Involved In Playing Time Discussions

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AD Steve Kryger says that playing time discussions should be between the player and a coach, not the AD.
Parents Intervening When Coaches Act Inappropriately In Front Of Kids

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If a coach ignores pitch count or playing time rules, he is willing to win at the cost of his players
Why A Positive Culture Matters When Coaches Come And Go

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Assess the current culture as if you were a brand new family entering the program for the first time.
How Parents Can Let Coaches Know About Their Kids Learning Disability

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Establishing positive relationships and open communication between the coach, players, and parents is key.
Communicate Expectations With Everyone Who Touches Your Program

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Everyone needs to be communicated with, from parents to players, says Northwestern Coach Pat Fitzgerald.