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Unfortunately too many promising young athletes turn away from sports because their parents become insufferable. Nearly 75 per- cent of kids who play organized sports quit by age 13. Some fi nd that their skill level hits a plateau and the game is no longer fun. Others simply discover other interests. And, a lot of kids reach the conclusion that if they quit the sport, maybe they’ll get their dad or mom back.
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Even professional athletes can behave inap- propriately when it comes to their children. David Beckham was once ejected from a youth soccer fi eld for questioning an offi cial. Even if you tend to be ‘that’ parent, you can still control that primal urge to scream like a maniac from the sideline. Here are some tips to help you be a good sports parent:
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When you project poise, control and confi - dence, your young athlete is likely to do the same. Discuss what it means to be a good sport and ask them why they think it’s im- portant to say “good game” and shake hands with their opponents, win or lose.
UNLESS YOU’RE THE COACH, YOU’RE NOT THE COACH
Let the coaches do their jobs. Yelling in- structions at your kid from the sidelines is not helpful. It’s been shown to actually in- hibit their athletic achievement and perfor- mance. They may not tell us this, but kids hate it when we coach them from the bench or bleachers.
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When your child is ready to talk about a game or has a question about the sport, be all ears. Then provide answers while being mindful of avoiding becoming a nightmare sports parent.
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