Ten Commandments for Coaches, Parents, and Players
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- Be patient!
- Improve one skill at a time.
- Encourage questions and discussion.
- Encourage the players when appropriate.
- Prepare your players for the unexpected in the game.
- Provide only one tip or suggestion at a time.
- Permit the players to make mistakes and learn from them.
- Focus on individual improvement rather than comparing others.
- Urge them to practice their technique for short periods each day.
- They will continue to participate if they are playing and learning!
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- Emphasize enjoyment and fun!
- Praise effort as well as improvment.
- Avoid heckling, jeering or distracting players.
- Applaud positive performance by either team.
- Appreciate a good play - no matter who makes it.
- Always encourage your child to play by the rules.
- Respect the judgement and strategy of the coach.
- Relax and enjoy the game whether your team wins or not.
- Attempt to understand and be informed of the rules.
- Avoid criticizing players, coaches or referees for the loss of the game.
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- Treat opponents with respect.
- Control your temper at all times.
- Play hard, but play within the rules.
- How you play is far more improtant than winning or losing.
- Where rules apply, try to understand them and stick to them.
- Play for the"fun of it," not just to please your parents or coach.
- Win without boasting, lose without excuses and never quit.
- Respect officials and accept their decisions without gesture or argument.
- Always remember it is a privilege to represent LCSC and your community.
- Be a good Sport!
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* adapted from page 96 of the 2006-2007 CYSA Team Manual
