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Kids, Parents & Squash - Part Two |
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Becoming an "Educated" Squash Parent?
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Ask your child why they want to play squash!
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Why do YOU want them to play squash?
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What is fun about squash for YOU?
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What do YOU like to hear from ME before, during and after YOUR GAMES?
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How can I help YOU to prepare for YOUR game?
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How can I assist YOU to become the best player YOU can be?
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Tell THEM that YOU are proud of THEM
Meeting Your Child’s Needs
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Ok, so you have asked the questions, now listen to the answers they have given you.
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Understand their answers and respect them regardless whether they are the answers you wanted to hear.
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Now you are in a position to mould your support to meet their expressed desires and needs.
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Assist them to make their dreams come true.
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Then do a self test, and pose the question to yourself – “What can I do to assist my child in being successful in meeting their goals and aspirations for squash participation?”
Emotional Needs of Youth Players
Children have four basic emotional needs in organized sports:
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To play squash with no pressure imposed by parents.
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We are children, children make mistakes, treat us like children and help us correct our mistakes.
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Seeing adult role models in action ensures participation is fun.
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To play because I love the game, not because maybe one day I may be a professional player or possibly secure a scholarship through squash.
Being an educated parent
Regardless of your child’s degree of success or level of skill or lack of, you must encourage your child.
In the student athlete’s life, encouraging participation in a cross section of sports and activities while placing academics first and ensuring a balance. Emphasize enjoyment of development, of learning new skills, meeting new friends and always having FUN!
Leave coach to coach and avoid placing too much pressure on your child about playing time and their performance.
Remember children will always look to the sideline for recognition; respond by smiling, giving the thumbs up and acting responsibly. You are their role model.
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