- I. ONE'S OWN BALL IS A MUST.
- A soccer ball costs less than a baseball glove. A young
player needs his or her own ball in order to improve ball-handling skills.
- II. HAVE YOUR CHILD AT PRACTICES AND GAMES.
- Your help is VITAL in teaching that responsiblity to the
team includes being at practices and games and being there on time.
- III. PRACTICE WITH YOUR CHILD AT HOME.
- You don't have to know what you are doing and you don't
need a large yard. Just the fact that your child is working with the ball is
good even when only for five minutes.
- IV. COME TO THE GAMES AS OFTEN AS YOU CAN.
- You're special. It's more fun when you're there.
- V. CHEER POSITIVELY.
- Encouraging words make soccer more fun.
"Don't", "Can't"' and such are four-letter words and
shouldn't be yelled in public.
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- VI. LET THE COACH COACH.
- If everyone shouts instructions from the sidelines, the
kids will be confused. Let the coach make any needed adjustments.
- VII. LET THE REFEREES REF.
- There will be incorrect calls. Let S.A.Y. work with the
league on this if necessary.
- VIII. COMPLIMENT YOUR CHILD.
- Recognize your child's individual performance. When
inquiring ask: "How did you do?" Don't ask, "Did you win?"
- IX. TALK TO YOUR COACH.
- A coach is just a coach and doesn't remember everything.
If something is on your mind, tell him or her.
- X. REMEMBER, THIS IS JUST A GAME.
- By itself, soccer is not important. What is important is
the opportunity it gives your child (and you and me), to develop character.
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