• Encourage your child. Remember that you want your child to learn to enjoy the sport and enjoy sports in general, and your encouragement will enhance their level of enjoyment.
  • Cheer for everyone. Avoid comparing your child to other players and show your good sportsmanship by cheering for everyone.
  • Be a role model. Be on time, be positive and be supportive. Don’t demonstrate negative behaviors. Show respect for everyone involved, including the opposing team.
  • Let your child make decisions. That’s how they learn, even if they make a few mistakes along the way. Don’t be the parent who constantly shouts instructions from the sidelines.
  • Respect officials. 
  • Love watching your kids play. Let them know that “I love watching you play.” It may be the most important statement you can make, and the only thing you need to tell them after the game!