Parenting the Superstar

1. Make it fun. Youth sports are really about family, fun, friendship and learning the fundaments of the game. 
="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">2. Focus on the positive. Praise effort and avoid rooting against other athletes, officials or teams.


="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">3. Take the pressure off. Reduce expectations and remind athletes they can only be responsible for their own actions. One individual will not win or lose a game so urge kids to play as a team.


="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">4. Keep the commitment. Don’t let children quit a sports team once the season has begun. Teach them that their teammates are relying on them and it is important to live up to their word.


="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">5. Remain calm. Be a respectful adult spectator and let the kids play without interference. A true sports fan cheers for good plays on both sides.


="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">6. Be early. It teaches promptness, good preparation and responsibility. It is also part of being a team player.  


="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">7. Teach responsibility. Athletes of all ages can organize their own uniforms the night before the game. Allow the child to carry personal equipment, water or sports bag onto the playing field. 


="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal">8. Let go. Your child is an individual with different strengths and attributes. Try not to relive your youth through your child’s sports.


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