Provide transportation to and from all practices and games ensuring that the player is prompt not only in arriving but also in his departure.
Stay and watch practices as well as games and lend the young players your support in a positive manner. Do not point out their
mistakes, leave that up to the coach, but dwell on their accomplishments as well as their efforts.
In unable to attend the practice or game, encourage the child not to
talk with or leave practices or games with strangers.
Ensure that the child brings equipment to and from all soccer games
and practices when appropriate.
Be available to kick the ball around with your child when you are
invited to do so.
Avoid material rewards. Build an attitude of "the rewards lie in the fun
of being able to play".
Be a good listener. Make them feel important and let them know that
they are contributing to a team effort.
Be positive. Never criticize. Suggest an alternate way if they are not
performing correctly ... "Hey, that is pretty good, but why don't you try it this way."
Allow your child to be a child.
