So, a great article on what makes a great sports parent, or a nightmare sports parent – can be found by clicking here from Bruce E. Brown and Rob Miller.
Bottom line? Ride home (very important.) Get in car, start car, turn to child: ” You know? I love to watch you play!” Add hug, high five, fist bump, kiss, whatever… then, shut it. What I love about this piece is that they ASKED KIDS…kids who are playing, and “kids” who played…college kids and grads. Overwhelmingly, kids really just don’t want you to criticize or coach. Favorite take away: “let them bring the game to you.” In other words “if I want your advice I’ll ask for it…”
Have fun out there this weekend, and if there needs to be some sort of anonymous “shaming” to keep the nightmare parents in line…drop us a line at TFTB!
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