Youth Sports Parenting

Talking To Youth Sports Coaches When Parents Share Common Concerns

Child psychologist Shari Kuchenbecker, Ph.D., says that when a number of parents on a team find that they share a common concern it may be time to request that the coach hold a team meeting for players and parents.

The Role of Parents In Youth Sports

Sports psychologist Shari Kuchenbecker, Ph.D., talks about the important role of parents in helping their children learn life lessons through sports.

Qualities of A Good Coach

Shari Kuchenbecker, Ph.D., talks about the qualities of good coaches and gives first-hand accounts of seeing great coaches in action.

Qualities of A Good Coach

Shari Kuchenbecker, Ph.D., talks about the qualities that make good coaches and provides first-hand accounts of seeing great coaches in action.

Counselers and Teachers, the Role of Parents in Youth Sports

Shari Kuchenbecker, Ph.D., talks about the role of parents in youth sports as teachers and as emotional supporters.

Talking With A Child After a Poor Game or Performance

Shari Kuchenbecker, Ph.D., provides tips on how parents canĀ  talk to a young athlete after he has performed poorly in a game or competition, and the importance of consoling the child, rather than putting him down.

Approaching Youth Sports Coaches When Parents Share Common Concerns

Child psychologist Shari Kuchenbecker, Ph.D., says that, in most circumstances, a parent's best course of action if she has a concern with her child's coach is to empower the young athlete to speak to the coach herself. When a number of parents on a team find that they share a common concern, however, it may be time to request that the coach hold a team meeting for players and parents. It is important that parents inform the coach in advance of the meeting of the general area of concern and that they emphasize that the goal is to find a positive solution that is best for all the children.

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