Recognizing Effort Can Keep Your Child in the Game
It’s easy as a parent to focus on results. But for well-rounded, lifelong athletes, a focus on recognizing effort rather than results can yield more benefits.
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Topic: Sport Parenting
The Uniqueness of Volleyball
This article should be explained to (and understood by) all parents, as volleyball is known as a sport that is not a “parent-pleaser.”
Support Your Child’s Commitment to the Team
Parents often look to sports to teach athletes the value of sticking with a task or job even when it gets difficult. But what if your child comes home and says “I want to quit”?
The Importance of Accountable Sports Parents
Studies have shown that family members may influence an athlete’s involvement and achievement in sport even more than coaches.
Beach Volleyball Basics
Beach volleyball is a great game that can help you accomplish your goals of becoming a top athlete. The doubles game can also be played on the grass, using the same portable net systems and rules.
Grit: How to Get Back Up After Failure
Failures are guaranteed in life and in sport, but often times, the way coaches and parents respond to failure will make a big difference.
The Coach-Parent Dynamic
Coaches and parents can work together for a great experience. It just takes communication and understanding.
Should Kids Set New Year’s Resolutions?
Goal-setting, especially as part of your family, can help teach positive lessons, so why not try resolutions?
Spot the Warning Signs of Bullying
Volleyball is a great environment for learning teamwork, developing confidence and building character, but unfortunately it is not an environment immune to bullying.
TrueSport: The Parent’s Role as a Teammate
Signing up your young athlete for a team means they will soon become a teammate to others. Have you thought about the new role that you’ll take on as a teammate to your own child?