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UK PARENT COACHING
HELP WITH CHILD BEHAVIOUR PROBLEMS
FOR PARENTS WITH
TODDLERS, CHILDREN OR TEENAGERS
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yes and no… In the U.S. the vast majority of parent coaches do so at the recreational level so while most are terrible coaches who don't know soccer they usually only have access to recreational players and not competitive players.
There are many many volunteer parent coaches who just don't know the game well enough to coach it at any level. And even those who are qualified to coach at the competitive level often struggle with their own child by showing favoritism or being too hard on them.
For the most part it is not the game of soccer that suffers but individual players who suffer.
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My son has been playing youth football for the past 2 years. This year we moved to a new city where he now plays. Where he used to play, the coaches son was quarterback and my son really wanted to play quarterback, he has always had a great arm and I told him not to worry about it and play whereever the coach puts him. The coach wanted him to play TE and DE, where my son kicked son booty! He caught a game winning TD in triple overtime to win the game. Talk about a proud daddy! 
Anyway, my question is, this year new coach, different situation. First day of practice they all asked the boys what position they played last year. They grouped the boys up into seperate groups and did drills accordingly. My son being with the QBs and receivers. They had 2 quarterbacks throwing passes to the receivers doing different routes. The QBs had a hard time getting the ball there on time and the coach was working with them. A pass was thrown to my son and it went way over his head…….
And he picked the ball up and threw it back, it was probably about a 30 yrd throw, with hardly no effort at all. Both the coaches looked at each other. Not too much longer they put him in with the other QBs and started running drills with him. He was doing alright, of course he was having a few problems with some of the running plays, being this was his first time at QB. He continued to work out with the QBs for the next few days or so. A few rainy days and practice got cancelled, then we went on vacation right before school started and he was out for 4 days. When we got back, the coach put my son with the defense and that's where he has been playing ever since. They played their jamboree this past Sat. and he played defense, very sparringly, but that's where he played. Again, I told him not to worry, just play and let the coach decide where you play. Just play as hard as you can. I can tell my son is discouraged, but he still plays his heart out……………
The 2 boys that played in the jamboree can not throw the ball at all. They tried to throw several passes and when they weren't floating in the air and picked off, they were wounded ducks that didn't get within 10 yards of the intended receiver. I want to atleast say something to the coach about the situation, but I don't know how to approach him or what to say without sounding like I'm one of those parents that think their kid is SO much better at everything than anyone else.
Okay, all of that for this…..my question is, how do you think I should approach the coach and what do I say to him, or should I even say anything at all and just let him play where the coach is playing him?
Just a little added not. I have not said anything to the coach. I have talked to my son about this whole situation and told him no matter what position he is told to play, play that position to the best of your ability. He has done nothing but that. All I was asking is, Is there a good way to approach the coach and ask him, "what his plans for my son are?" Or should I just sit back and let the coach coach and my son play?
I'm not trying to interfere/step on toes at all.
Coaches really, really, really, hate parents telling them how to run the team. I can tell that you aren't one of those parents, but still any time a parent comes up to a coach to ask a question about position or playing time or any such greivence coaches roll their eyes and sometimes will judge those kids differently. Just wanted to let you know that you are going to have to be careful about it because you don't want to come off like one of those parents.
Now that being said if you get an opportunity to talk to the coach I would say that you should introduce yourself first. Compliment the team and tell him that he is doing a great job with the kids and strike up a little small talk…and be friendly about it. Ask how your son is doing in practice and the effort that he is giving. Most likely the coach will say some positive things. Tell him that your son loves playing and was looking forward to playing quarterback, but was a little dissapointed about moving back to a different position. Ask him what he wasn't doing so well at the QB position. Because if the kid had a rocket arm like you say and the others didn't I almost gaurantee that it was the little things that your son just wasn't doing, due to his lack of experience at the position. Missing alot of practice def. didn't help the situation at the Quarterback position which is probably the primary reason for him going back to his old position. And the coach will probably tell you that. He might not have done the little things such as been verbal enough in the huddle or handing off the ball properly or any variety of things.
He will probably say "The kids got a hell of an arm, but he just isn't ready to play quarterback. We don't have the time to get him ready, when he can play effectively elsewhere, we have to move on"…or "well we felt that he was a better fit at our need for LB or TE or whatever position."
Respect the coaches decision. If your son really wants to play Quarterback then maybe ask if there was any way that he could go back to playing quarterback…and what he can do to (drills, etc) to become a better a QB…doesn't mean he will start…but if he really wants to play quarterback in the future (such as in high school or in future Youth Football) then just tell the coach that he really wants to play quarterback and wants to get some experience so he can become a better quarterback in his future playing days at the youth or high school level. The coach will probably understand and move him back if thats what he really wants to do. Like I said that doesn't mean he will start or play very much but if he really wants to be a QB he will learn a lot in practice and will have a better chance at starting the next season.
Just be carefull with it though. Coaches hate those abrasive parents. You don't sound like one so I think you will be fine. Best of luck to you and your son in the future. If you need any resources on drills, tips, etc for becoming a better QB e-mail me and I'll send you tons of online resources.
Parent Coach Beth Miller talks with Marjie about ways parents can build strong relationships with their children and promote their kids’ self esteem.
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I just started a business as a Parent Coach. What should a Parenting Coach offer to parents to make the relationship a success?
you would first have the certification in parenting as a coach. many nurses do it. have your local womens hospital get you the leaflets you would need for every subject. contact the baby companies on the net letting them know of your adventure and many will send you samples to give to your clients, plus coupons, etc. many hospitals used to do it, but make a deal with a reputable beeper dealer where you can get baby beepers as we called them. where it just beeps the father. in the early 80's you paid fifteen for one month or 25 for two months for the use of the beeper. they are very cheap if you work out a deal on quantity. rent them to your clients. you may think, well everyone has cell phones these days. most do, but many times you can't get a signal and the beepers always will. most people are used to getting at times hundreds of calls a day on their phone and ignore many of them. you know when the beeper goes off its time. especially if your other haf is on the cellphone with two calls, you won't get through. also get together with local baby stores to get coupons for discounts from furniture to clothes to free baby magazine subscriptions. good luck.
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