Sports Mom - TIPS ON TALKING TO YOUR CHILD’S COACH
First ... Talk to your child to find out what he is feeling and thinking
before you talk to the coach. ... Second, encourage your child to talk
to the coach himself. ... If he is not getting as much playing time as
he thinks he deserves, he should ask, “Coach, what do I need to work on
so that I can earn more playing time?” Third, don’t speak up until ...
you have gathered all the facts. ... Be patient. Give the coach the
chance to get to know your child before you begin complaining. Fourth
... Consider the effect your talking to the coach may have on your
child’s relationships with his teammates and the coach. SS
From How to Talk to a Coach: A Primer for Moms by Brooke de Lench,
founder and editor in chief of Momsteam.com and the author of Hometeam Advantage: The Critical Role of
Mothers in Youth Sports.