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(Reprinted with
permission of US Youth Soccer)
In
competition, someone always loses. If you win, do it
gracefully, not boastfully. If you lose, do not allow the
child to become negative.
Too much competition, too soon, can slow down a child's
progress in skill development.
Make
fun and technique development your first priority.
Your
child's coach will need all the support and help you can offer.
Please make yourself available and volunteer all the time you
can spare.
Disagreements
with the coach or officials do not belong on the public
soccer field. Questions, input and positive suggestions should
be voiced to the coach and/or club in an adult atmosphere. (the
youth player should not be present)
The
overall purpose is to enjoy the game and the opportunity to be
with your child on the field of play.
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