Coach
Athlete
Parents
◦Athletic Training
◦Skill Development
◦Tactics & Strategy
◦Mental Toughness
◦Nutrition
◦Injury management
Learn
Train
Compete
 Nurturer
 Mentor
◦role model
 Financier
 Chauffer
 Chef
 Assistant
Coach
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Follow the lead of the coach
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Have a basic knowledge of Sport Science
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Sport Skills
Strategy
Conditioning
Injuries
Sport Psychology
Nutrition
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Improper nutrition
Criticism
Disagreeing with the coach
◦ No one is wrong, just different!
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You owe me!
◦ “If you lose, you are not paying me back!”
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Body language
“I’m too busy!”
Not pushing hard enough/pushing too hard
Obsessed with winning
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Confusion
◦ Stress
Loss of Confidence
Loss of Focus
◦ Thumb exercise
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Fear
Lower Energy Level
Disinterest
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Under performance
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They notice everything!
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◦ Want to quit
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Nurture your child
◦ Support
 Love, respect
 Hugs, especially after a loss
 Obligation
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Support the coach.
You will not agree with all
the individuals working with
your child.