As the parent of a student athlete, one of your key roles is
helping him or her apply the lessons learned in sports to
situations off the field. Participation in team sports can help
kids develop the character and skills they need to go on to be
leaders, overcome adversity, and work well in team situations.
First, make sure you’re on the same page. You may have different
reasons for wanting your kids to plays sports than they do. Once
you and your child determine why participation is important to
both of you, you can establish common ground for conversations
about how to meet your goals. The Positive Coaching Alliance has
established a three-part guideline parents can use to talk with
their kids. The principles are the same as those used by
responsible coaches: The Mastery Approach, Filling Emotional
Tanks, and Honoring the Game. When you incorporate these
principles into Responsible Sports Parenting, you’re reinforcing
the messages your children receive from their Responsible
Coaches. To learn more about the