What are the Characteristics of an Ideal Youth Sports Parent? by Mark Chapin https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd Made with magic en-us 2017-07-20 13:56:38 UTC 2026-02-22 10:03:16 UTC hello@padlet.com chad_forde https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341243 How to support your child without overpushing them, but also not ]]> 2017-07-24 20:58:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341243 Basic understanding of the sport their child is pursuing https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341252 2017-07-24 20:58:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341252 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341257 Supports the coaches and players]]> 2017-07-24 20:58:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341257 Knows the team expectations and abides by them https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341264 2017-07-24 20:58:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341264 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341265 Positive, supportive statements that recognize child's growth rather than instantaneous results (especially with competition). ]]> 2017-07-24 20:58:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341265 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341270 How to get their kid to practice and when to pick them up. ]]> 2017-07-24 20:58:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341270 When to be seen and not heard. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341276 2017-07-24 20:59:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341276 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341278 The boundaries of their involvement]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341278 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341279 --Basic Knowledge of the game
--Boundaries for encouraging/pushing youth athlete
--Way in which they can positively support the program  ]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341279 chad_forde https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341283 The coach and referees are most likely volunteering their time. ]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341283 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341284 I'm proud of you]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341284 Great effort Rollie! https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341289 2017-07-24 20:59:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341289 "I enjoy watching you play." https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341295 2017-07-24 20:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341295 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341296 Go to games. Clap. Be encouraging, but not over the top. Make supper, Dairy Queen is not always needed]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341296 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341299 How can I assist the program?]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341299 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341306 Supports ALL athletes]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:42 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341306 chad_forde https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341308 I'm proud of you. Great job!]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341308 Their place https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341313 How to relax ]]> 2017-07-24 20:59:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341313 Please let us know if there's any way we can further support the program. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341316 2017-07-24 20:59:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341316 Supports the coach in public (can discuss concerns in private). https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341318 2017-07-24 20:59:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341318 That their job is to support their athlete. Understands the coaches expectations and respects them. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341320 2017-07-24 20:59:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341320 chad_forde https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341327 Support. Be a part of the team family. Not coach]]> 2017-07-24 21:00:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341327 How to support without being overly involved https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341332 2017-07-24 21:00:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341332 Offers their help if and when needed. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341333 2017-07-24 21:00:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341333 Thank you https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341334 2017-07-24 21:00:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341334 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341357 "I'm proud of you"
"I love watching you play"
"How can I help the program?"
"What did you learn from this game/practice?"]]> 2017-07-24 21:00:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341357 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341380 Expectations of the program. ]]> 2017-07-24 21:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341380 Takes positively of the coach and team to his/her child, especially when not around the team or coach. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341385 2017-07-24 21:00:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341385 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341387 I love watching you play.
Thank you coaches. ]]> 2017-07-24 21:00:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341387 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341392 Communicates issues to coaches...doesn't gossip about them.]]> 2017-07-24 21:00:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341392 Supports their child regardless of their performance https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341401 2017-07-24 21:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341401 Did you have fun! https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341404 2017-07-24 21:00:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341404 What did you learn? https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341410 2017-07-24 21:00:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341410 That youth sports are about kids not adults. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341415 2017-07-24 21:01:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341415 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341416 Encourage their child to communicate with the coach if an issue arises. If that is too difficult for the athlete to do alone, they should facilitate it but not do it for them. ]]> 2017-07-24 21:01:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341416 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341417 Be a positive presence; build their child up; encourage growth; teach that results are not always immediate or true indicators of performance; talk about their child, not someone else's child. ]]> 2017-07-24 21:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341417 https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341429 --Encourages athlete to talk with coaches about issues
--Offers help to program when appropriate
--Encourages other parents to be positive and supportive ]]> 2017-07-24 21:01:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341429 The coach's rules and expectations https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341430 2017-07-24 21:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341430 An ideal parent listens first and lets the kids talk https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341443 2017-07-24 21:01:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341443 Positive influence on the sidelines...i.e. no shouting at officials or opponents https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341450 2017-07-24 21:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341450 Maybe not nothing but next to nothing. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341478 2017-07-24 21:01:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341478 Simply gives their child a hug after a tough game, understanding that words may not be needed or wanted. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341483 2017-07-24 21:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341483 Let's kids have some space and learn and think for themselves. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341491 2017-07-24 21:02:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341491 Make relationships with other families, has a "board room mentality" vs a "coddling mentality". Does not make their live about their kids and whatever sport they are in. And does NOT post a picture on facebook/social media every time their child or kids team does something. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341502 2017-07-24 21:02:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341502 NOT how many goals or points did you score? https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341515 2017-07-24 21:02:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341515 Be supportive of their child's performance and role on the team https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341540 2017-07-24 21:02:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341540 That coach is always right (even when he's not) - Respect authority - Mike Matheney https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341659 2017-07-24 21:05:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341659 Brings cookies for the coaches. https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341918 2017-07-24 21:07:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mark_chapin/kbp08lo25xmd/wish/179341918