Parents, you survived struggles when playing sports. Let your kids do the same.
I remember when playing sports was all about grabbing my stick and heading out the door for a day of fun. No private lessons, no travel teams, just pure love for the game and the freedom to play however we wanted. My parents didn’t worry about every scrape or bump; they trusted us to figure things out on our own. Today, it feels like sports have become too structured and over-protected. Maybe it’s time to let kids experience the same freedom and learn from their own adventures. If you don't mind listing to an old guy kvetch for a moment, let me take you back!
Parents and Coaches Youth
All of us as coaches, have to deal with parents but there are certain types that make all of us crazy.
Managing Lacrosse Parents
We chose to coach lacrosse out of a love for the game, a chance to compete and an opportunity to be a mentor. It would be great to step into a situation where we could just coach and focus on what we care about, however coaching also involves an administrative and political element.
Winning lacrosse games does not matter
I created this to give to parents before the season begins. I found that it helped give perspective on what our goals are for the season and demonstrated my values.