I will use positive encouragement to emotionally support my children, their teammates, and coaches. I will:
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Encourage my child to give maximum
Effort
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Help my child
Learn
through sports
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Urge my child to get past
Mistakes
by focusing on the next play and moving forward
I will set an example for my child by Honoring the Game, and the Rules, Opponents, Officials, and Teammates
If I disagree with a coach's decision, I will honor and be respectful to the coach and find a time to communicate with that coach.
If I disagree with an official’s call, I will Honor the Game and be respectful to the referee.
I will refrain from negative comments about my child’s coach in my child’s presence so that I do not negatively influence my child’s motivation and overall experience.
I will be as prompt as possible dropping my child off and picking my child up from practices and games.
I will limit my comments during the game to encouraging my child and other players (from both teams). I will honor a coaches request to quiet down or
If I have a complaint towards my son’s coach, I will respectfully ask for a meeting after 8 hours or a night of sleep has passed. This allows all parties to speak rather than vent emotionally. At the conference I agree to talk about the following:
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My son’s effort, attitude, effort and skill development
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We will not talk about other players' weaknesses, etc.
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We will not talk about coaching strategy, etc.
In the event that I can’t be accountable to this pledge, I acknowledge that this could mean removal from games, practices, or removal from the team.