Sydni is 4 now, so we are going to start Soccer this August and I would love some info from all the BTDT parents!
Here are my questions...
What should I expect from the coaches? What do they expect from us as parents?
Any regrets in letting your children participate? What did your child gain from it?
Right now we are in Ballet & Gymnastics, but this will be the first "organized" sports she will participate in. I'm not too leary or anything, more uninformed.
Thanks in advance!
Children's Sports Teams...
Started by
Mommy2Sydni
, Jul 09 2005 05:20 PM
4 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 09 July 2005 - 05:20 PM
#2
Posted 09 July 2005 - 06:21 PM
All youth sports are great opportunities for kids, and Folsom is fortunate to have excellent programs. The main thing, especially for young children, is to make sure the coach promotes fun, a team atmosphere, good sportsmanship -- and isn't too hard on the kids. Don't just drop your child off and leave; stay and watch the way the coach interacts with the children.
Both of my children played soccer for a while. My son played in Little League for 9 years and my daughter played softball for a few years as well. Playing team sports helps children develop coordination, teaches them how to function as a member of a team, etc. It is the breeding ground of learning to win with grace and lose with dignity -- IF coaches and parents model that behavior (unfortunately this isn't always the case).
Coaches always need a few parents to step up to be team parents: distribute practice and game schedules, organize snacks, distribute uniforms, organize team parties, etc.
In youth sports on some teams (not so much in soccer), a child's playing time is directly related to whether or not a child's parent is coaching. It's unfortunate and unfair, but it happens none-the-less.
Hope that helps. I'm sure others will chime in.
Both of my children played soccer for a while. My son played in Little League for 9 years and my daughter played softball for a few years as well. Playing team sports helps children develop coordination, teaches them how to function as a member of a team, etc. It is the breeding ground of learning to win with grace and lose with dignity -- IF coaches and parents model that behavior (unfortunately this isn't always the case).
Coaches always need a few parents to step up to be team parents: distribute practice and game schedules, organize snacks, distribute uniforms, organize team parties, etc.
In youth sports on some teams (not so much in soccer), a child's playing time is directly related to whether or not a child's parent is coaching. It's unfortunate and unfair, but it happens none-the-less.
Hope that helps. I'm sure others will chime in.
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#3 (Gaelic925)
Posted 10 July 2005 - 09:02 AM
My son Christopher is going to start soccer in August too.
#4
Posted 11 July 2005 - 12:36 PM
Does anyone know someone who gives private swim lessons. We went to our first lesson at the aquatic center today and I think we are going to need some one-on-one. My two year old does not have the capacity to listen to the teachers in a group, but his abilities are beyond the mommy and me class. We have a pool so I think we would benefit from someone teaching him how to swim in our pool.
Thanks!
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#5
Posted 11 July 2005 - 01:28 PM
I think most volunteers who coach 4 year olds have the same mentality; make it fun.
For kids under say, 10 years old, I'd always prefer a coach who is more interested in teaching fundamentals, making sure everyone getst to play, and highlighting strengths.
There will be plenty of time for hard-nosed screamers later in life.
For kids under say, 10 years old, I'd always prefer a coach who is more interested in teaching fundamentals, making sure everyone getst to play, and highlighting strengths.
There will be plenty of time for hard-nosed screamers later in life.
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