Athletics & Wellness
Grade 4
10 min
Working With Your Child's Coach
Build a constructive relationship with the coach.
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1
You're on the Same Team
The most important thing to remember is that you and the coach both want what's best for your child. Start the season by trusting the coach's experience and good intentions. This positive mindset is the foundation for a great partnership.
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Open the Lines of Communication
Introduce yourself at the beginning of the season. A quick hello before or after a practice is perfect. This is also a good time to share any key information about your child that could help the coach, like a health concern or a specific learning style.
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Find the Right Time and Place
Timing is everything. Avoid approaching a coach with a concern during a game or right after a tough loss when emotions are high. Instead, ask to schedule a brief meeting or send a polite email to find a time when you can both talk without distractions.
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Challenging
Your child's coach from last season was very nurturing, while this year's coach is more disciplined and technical. How can you best help your child adapt?
0.Tell the new coach they should be more like the old coach.
1.Let your child complain about the new coach's style after every practice.
2.Frame it as a chance to learn a different approach to the sport and build resilience.
3.Look for a new team with a coach that matches the old style.
Challenging
You believe the coach isn't recognizing one of your child's key strengths. What is the most strategic way to bring this up?
0.In a private meeting, ask the coach, 'I've noticed my child has a strong skill in X. Are there opportunities in your system for that skill to be used?'
1.During a game, yell from the sidelines, 'Let them use their strong left foot!'
2.Tell your child to ignore the coach's instructions and just use their key strength whenever they want.
3.Email the coach a list of all the things your child does better than other players on the team.
Easy
A pre-season parent meeting is a great opportunity for a coach to do what?
0.Set expectations for the season and explain communication guidelines.
1.Decide who will be team captain.
2.Run the first practice with parents watching.
3.Collect money for team uniforms and equipment.
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Working With Your Child's Coach is a Grade 4 Athletics & Wellness lesson on ExcelOS.
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Build a constructive relationship with the coach.
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