Thoughts for the Parents

As I mentioned in my write up after the NSR Gold Cup event, I knew I had to do a better job of explaining my behavior expectations to the parent group.  We're all a bunch of competitive adults, and all need reminders about who we are here for. 

So, I pulled together some excerpts from a larger project I'd been working in order to distribute to the U11 parents, as well as to the entire Bangu Tsunami Academy program. 

Building a Love for the Game - A Guide to Parental Sideline Behavior and Expectations

I hope that some of the comments resonate with parents in our club as the primary concern for all adults involved with the younger soccer players should be to help them find a true love and passion for the sport.  Without this, success in later years will never happen.