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PARENT PLAYER HARMONY
“The parent coach relationship is a true partnership.”
One of the most important duties of a parent is to instill harmony along the journey. Through a parent’s unconditional love and support, the ultimate outcome of the athletic journey should be to create a well-balanced, world class adult.
Behaviors that Foster Parent-Player Harmony Checklist:
- Leave notes under their pillow reminding them how proud you are of their efforts.
- After a loss, give your child time and space.
- On a daily basis, be effort orientate versus outcome orientated.
- Understand the parents’ job descriptions.
- Abide by the tennis parent match day guidelines.
- Put visions and goals in writing to keep the team on same page.
- Remember that your actions speak louder than your words.
“A parent should hold the athlete accountable for poor behavior. Instilling manors and good sportsmanship is part of the balanced approach.”
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