HOW A PARENT CAN HELP A CHILD IMPROVE AT FOOTBALL

Parental Codes of Conduct in football
As a parent, you play a special role in creating a positive
football experience by consistently setting a good
example. You can ensure that all young players learn
character building life lessons.

SUPPORT YOUR CHILD AS A PARENT IN FOOTBALL

Teach your child that hard work and honest effort are
often more important than victory - that way your child
will learn to be a winner no matter the result of the game!

PARENT ALWAYS BE POSITIVE
Parents serve as role models for their children. Become
aware of this and work to be a positive role model.
Applaud good play by your child’s team as well as good
play by the opposing team.

YOUR CHILD WANTS TO HAVE FUN AT FOOTBALL
Remember that your child is the one playing football,
not you. Let the players express themselves on the field
without interference from the sidelines.

REINFORCE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR IN FOOTBALL
Positive reinforcement is the best way to help your child
achieve their goals and overcome their natural fear of
failure. Nobody likes to make mistakes. If your child or a
child in your team makes a mistake, remember its all part
of learning, it must not be an opportunity to criticise.

SIDELINE COACHING OR REFEREEING
Coaches spend a great deal of time in preparation, they
work hard to make your child’s football experiences
positive. Refereeing decisions are not always right but they
must be respected. That means refraining from coaching
or refereeing from the sidelines.

Let the Coaches - Coach
Let the referees make decisions - don’t interfere!

HOW A PARENT CAN HELP A CHILD IMPROVE AT FOOTBALL