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(Reprinted
with permission of US Youth Soccer)
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.
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