PARENTS SHOULD:

• Give positive encouragement to ALL players
• Keep contact with coaches to a minimum. Let the PLAYERS communicate with the coaches.
• Volunteer for support activities like bringing drinks, laundering uniforms at tournaments or field maintenance.
• Enjoy the games.
• Show appreciation for board members, referees, coaches and other volunteers.
• Listen to your child without comment or judgment. If action is required, let them have the opportunity to initiate solutions.
• Give your child a hug and smile after each game and practice.

PARENTS SHOULD NOT:

• Coach your kid from the sidelines or "jump on them" to and from games and practice.
• Undermine the coach or other players and parents with your child through gossip.
• Talk to coaches/trainers during practices and games.
• Get close when the coach is talking to players at half time and post game.
• Shout at or insult referees. Leave problems with officiating to the coach.

COACHES SHOULD PROVIDE PARENTS AND PLAYERS WITH:

• Their coaching philosophy
• A complete list of support activities. Let everyone play an active role.
• Conflict resolution guidelines
• Rules (complete with penalties) regarding behavior, sportsmanship, attendance at practice, etc.
• Advice/support on dealing with the life skills that the game provides.
• Contact persons for travel arrangements, uniforms, financial information, game schedules, etc.