Parent Meeting Agenda
A pre-season parent meeting is a wise
investment. People tend to live up to expectations if they know them. A
meeting can help mold the behavior of your players' parents. Follow
this general outline:
- Welcome and Introductions
- Your Coaching Philosophy
- Goals for the Season (present yours and ask for theirs)
- Season Evaluation Introduction
- Logistics (practice/games schedules, phone/email lists, etc.)
- Asking for Parent Volunteers
- Time for Parent Questions
Seize Teachable Moments
Capitalize on the many instances
during your practices and games -- or in media coverage of college and
professional sports -- when lessons about Honoring the Game can be
highlighted. These can be either positive or negative moments, such as
someone losing graciously (positive), or an athlete taunting an
opponent (negative). Engage your players in a discussion about whether
the behavior in question Honors the Game.
Drill During Practice
Just
as we develop drills for improving physical skills, we must create
situations in practice where players learn how to Honor the Game. For
example, during a practice game, make a bad call on purpose and see how
your players react
If they react in a way that is consistent
with Honoring the Game, praise them. If they don't, use that moment to
discuss how you want them to respond in a game situation (e. g., not
letting the questionable call throw them out of their rhythm). You
might also consider having your players to officiate during practice
games to appreciate the difficulty of being an official.
For a summary of these Honor The Game Tools, Download: Honoring the Game Tools
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