- Deliver your child to practices on time with an inflated soccer ball and enough liquids (water or sports drink) for the session.
- Make positive comments on the sidelines.
- Communicate with the coach privately, not on the field.
- Don’t shout instructions to your child or other players during the game.
- Call the coach if your child is going to miss a game or practice.
- Don’t allow sleep-overs or late movies the night before a game.
- Focus on effort, not winning.
- Support the Coach, especially regarding lineup choices and discipline.
- Feed the kids a light snack before games and practices.
- Write the coach a thank you note, or have your child write one.
