Parent Assistance

There are so many ways a parent can help your program. In fact, regardless for the size of your organization, it likely cannot survive without parent involvement at some level. Coaches often make the mistake of not fully using this valuable resource. 

The results are unpleasant:

Instead of grumpy parents, what if everyone shared the workload? Not only would the work be easier, but since people could spend more time to do a better job, the players end up with a much better experience. That alone makes the effort worthwhile.

There is a risk. What about parents who commit and then don't come through? Its not like you can punish them by making them do pushups. the answer is to accept the risk and if a parent doesn't live up to their responsibility, move on and do the best you can. After all, that's the same action the parents and player must take if the coach doesn't come through. If a player falters, everyone just picks up the slack. That's what a team is all about. That's why players, coaches and parents are all on the same team

  • to help each other. Surely the benefits outweigh the consequences in this equation.

    Here are ways parents can help

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