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re: How does one be a non-neurotic soccer dad?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 6:40 pm to Bill Parker?
Posted on 1/23/18 at 6:40 pm to Bill Parker?
From watching my father act during my sister’s experience, here’s are your jobs as a youth sports parent:
- Practice and Encourage your kid. They still need to develop their skills and keep pace with the rest of the pack. When you help them, and when they continue to spend time, they will grow. Suggest going on a trip just to go see a soccer match. If this is something they want to do, they aren’t going to say no.
- In games your job is to cheer all of the kids on, even when they screw up. Be the Dad the other Dads look up to. Don’t point out mistakes, you’re just going to start fights.
- In regards to Coaches, you have two options: Your kid is on the team, or he’s not. Just make sure to read the contract and make sure your money won’t continue to go to the team if your child is injured or everyone decides to leave the team. Don’t bother arguing, you are dealing with an immovable object. If you want to get somewhere with him, hit it where it hurts (his wallet) and don’t forfeit your only option.
- Just remember that leaving the team is ultimately your kid’s choice. If he isn’t having fun, or isn’t playing, it may be time. But he’s likely there with friends he doesn’t want to betray.
- Practice and Encourage your kid. They still need to develop their skills and keep pace with the rest of the pack. When you help them, and when they continue to spend time, they will grow. Suggest going on a trip just to go see a soccer match. If this is something they want to do, they aren’t going to say no.
- In games your job is to cheer all of the kids on, even when they screw up. Be the Dad the other Dads look up to. Don’t point out mistakes, you’re just going to start fights.
- In regards to Coaches, you have two options: Your kid is on the team, or he’s not. Just make sure to read the contract and make sure your money won’t continue to go to the team if your child is injured or everyone decides to leave the team. Don’t bother arguing, you are dealing with an immovable object. If you want to get somewhere with him, hit it where it hurts (his wallet) and don’t forfeit your only option.
- Just remember that leaving the team is ultimately your kid’s choice. If he isn’t having fun, or isn’t playing, it may be time. But he’s likely there with friends he doesn’t want to betray.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 6:58 pm to Gaston
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Maybe I just need to chill the F out and just enjoy the moments I get with him.
This.
Posted on 1/23/18 at 7:31 pm to The Mick
I said those teams are way better coached, we absolutely hang with them. Beat BRSC black last time, tied Fire CP, lost to Blackhawks Black in a shootout. We rarely play those teams though.
He'll do ODP (or PDP if he switches clubs) after the spring.
He'll do ODP (or PDP if he switches clubs) after the spring.
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 7:34 pm
Posted on 1/23/18 at 7:45 pm to St Augustine
I tried last weekend, but it still got to me. Had the assist in a 1-0 win and he shot in a great goal on a 1-1 tie. Played forward, center mid, and center back, and was the only kid to play multiple positions...but still, it's tough to watch. Both teams we played were coached better and I don't have much hope that we'll see good possession soccer this season.
I didn't say anything to my son during the game and asked him if he had a good time after...he was happy and I left it at that. He got to do his goal dance and I think that's all that matters. I'll just keep my mouth shut.
I didn't say anything to my son during the game and asked him if he had a good time after...he was happy and I left it at that. He got to do his goal dance and I think that's all that matters. I'll just keep my mouth shut.
This post was edited on 1/23/18 at 7:49 pm
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