Sport Parent Guide to Volunteer Coaches

Are you that parent always screaming your two cents from the stands? “Elbows in, Johnny!” “Bend your knees.” “Shoot it!” “Pass it!” “Keep your eye on the ball!” Stop it already. Who are kids supposed to listen to?

Four THINGs SPORTS PARENTS SHOULD CONSIDER ABOUT VOLUNTEER COACHES

I’ve been known to peel into the parking lot 20 minutes late. I once introduced myself to a parent at our school open house only to realize that it was the same person who had been coaching my kid’s soccer team for three months.

One time, I let my competitive juices get so out of hand, I chest bumped my 7-year-old daughter’s basketball referee when I didn’t agree with his call.