Student Athletes and Sport

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Student Athletes and Sport
WELCOME!
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REGINA HIGH SCHOOLS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
EDUCATION THROUGH SPORT
Teamwork Discipline Responsibility Respect Sportsmanship Problem Solving Effort Healthy Lifestyle Leadership Communication


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THE ROLE OF THE COACH

• Support the educational values of the sport
• Model sportsmanship
• Provide skill instruction
• Manage the program
• Treat each player with respect
• Treat opposing coaches, participants, fans and
  officials with respect
• Develop and enforce team rules

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THE ROLE OF THE PLAYER

• Exhibit good sportsmanship
• Uphold all academic responsibilities
• Work with teammates and coaches in a positive
  way
• Respect the decisions of officials (game and
  minor)
• Work towards individual and team goals
• Respect team rules and decisions of coaches
• Model a healthy lifestyle

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THE ROLE OF THE PARENT

• Model sportsmanship
• Support the goals of the team
• Help your child understand his/her goals within
  the team structure
• Respect the decisions of officials (game and
  minor)
• Support the decisions of the coach
• Encourage your child to do his/her best
• Value the educational opportunities of high
  school athletics

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Ask yourself the following questions and then ask
your child the same questions

• Why is my child playing this sport?
• What are my goals for my child?
• What would a successful season look like?
• What is my childs role on this team?

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Compare Your Answers with Your Childs Answers

• Note the similarities and differences
• If your answers are different, then expectations
  must be adjusted

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One of the most important things parents can do
is to

• RELEASE THEM TO THE GAME
• You play
• a key role in
• your childs success!

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Releasing Your Child to the Game

• Encourage your child to discuss perceived
  problems privately with the coach
• Encourage your child to speak positively with an
  authority figure (coach or assistant coach)

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Releasing Your Child to the Game

• Provide positive encouragement for your child and
  all teammates during the game
• Focus more on the team and the teams goals and
  less on your childs performance
• Understand that your child might need time and
  space after a game

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REMEMBER

• The athlete may not always show it but he/she
  appreciates the coachs time and effort and the
  parents support and encouragement
• In our efforts to support our schools young
  athletes, it is important that we communicate
  positively throughout the season

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COMMUNICATION

• The Coach/Advisor will provide
• Practice and game schedules
• Tournament arrangements
• Team rules and expectations
• Breakdown of season expenses

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PARENT COMMUNICATION

• Parents will need to provide information
  regarding scheduling conflicts, illness and
  health issues
• Occasionally a parent may feel the need to
  approach a coach with a concern. Such discussions
  can happen positively (this may require the 24
  hour rule)

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THANK YOU

• For joining us tonight
• For attending our games
• For your support and encouragement