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How to Be a Positive Sports Parent
- Think of your child's playing field as a classroom and respect it.
- Make only positive, encouraging comments to the players on both teams.
- Remember that making mistakes is poart of the learning process.
- Focus on fun and participation rather than winning and losing.
- Discuss concerns with the officials or the coach away from the players.
- Reinforce the coach's instructions by practicing at home with your child.
- Know that positive reinforcement is the key to improvement.
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