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GOLDEN COASTBEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB

‘Joys and challenges of being a sport parent’Presented by Hayden Jones: Club Director

2015

GOLDEN COAST BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB: INFORMATION NIGHT

Sand volleyball looks like it will become a full NCAA championship sport in 2015/6 which means more opportunities for your child to participate,

and more exposure for this great game.

GOLELING BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB: INFORMATION NIGHT

However…..beach volleyball is about to

become more complex and more

competitive and “as the demands of

youth sport participation

become more complex and

competitive, so, too, has the role of the

youth sport parent. (Wiersma, 2008)


The purpose of tonights presentation is to give us the opportunity to discuss the

pressures of being a sport parent and also offer tools, tips and resources to assist you in making your childs sporting experience a

positive one……

allow them to learn valuable life lessons,

and avoid……..


“Never underestimate your influence as a parent. ”Parental provision of unconditional emotional

support serves as a precursor for children's enjoyment of sport”

(Brustad, 1988, 1996; Power & Woolger, 1994).

A significant number of academic studies including Rønbeck (2010) have established that “the family was

the most important factor in the athletic development of a child.”


With media reports of ‘over passionate parents’ on the rise it may come as no surprise that “nearly 21% of youth apparently prefer that their parents stay home

rather than watch their competitions.” (Ewing & Seefeldt, 2002)


We want your child to enjoy having you around so you don’t miss out on the joys of being a parent such as:

•Observing your childs enjoyment in playing•Seeing the smile on their face •Watching them improve and have success

Additionally parents enjoy the sense of community of youth sports and the opportunity to meet other like minded parents. Shields, Bredemeier, LaVoi, & Power. (2005).


Unfortunately….“sport parents receive little or no training

about how to help their child to develop and are exposed to a youth sports environment that is increasingly

professional.” (Gould 2004)


As a member of our community we play a role in creating conditions that protect the physical and

emotional well-being of athletes.Part of that involves the discussions we are having

tonight over what constitutes appropriate behavior as aparent and supporter and how we can

prepare ourselves for stressful situations,keep things in perspective,

recognize our own reactive tendencies

and develop a coping strategy. (Gould 2006)


The first step in preparing ourselves involves understanding the triggers for behaviors that do not promote or display

sportspersonship.

“the five biggest parent-child interaction problems perceived include

overemphasizing winning; holding unrealistic expectations;

coaching one’s own child; criticizing one’s child; and,

pampering their child too much.”(Hedstrom 2004)


Sports Parents have reported that:“the stressor of watching matches without being able to intervene

directly was associated with feelings of helplessness from knowing their child’s expectations and anticipating their disappointment if they lost.”

and

“The unsporting behavior of opponents (e.g. cheating), negative interference of other parents, and the docility of referees were further

sources of stress in the competitive environment.”

(Harwood, & Knight 2009)


Firstly there are a number of great resources online that can assist any parent in developing coping strategies for stressful situations.


“One of the best online resources for advice, tools and tips to help you – the youth sport parent to help your child get the most out of their youth sports experience.” is the positive sport parenting information.By clicking on the ‘Emotional Tanks’ and Conversations with Coaches’ links you will find useful tips to encourage positive interactions with both your child and your childs coach. https://play-positive.libertymutual.com/parenting#eXfilM8Q4cEH6pyA.99


The Positive Coaching Alliance is also a great website and has an extensive number of resources and tools for parents looking to “help their children become Better Athletes, Better People.”

http://positivecoach.org/our-tools/tools-for-parents/


Everyone at the game is a player, coach, an official or a spectator. Some adults have a false impression that by being in a crowd, they become anonymous.

People behaving poorly cannot hide."

https://play-positive.libertymutual.com/article/2006/Sport-Parenting-the-Right-Way-by-Coach-Candrea#BmJS1Q80346EvPE0.99


“Great Sports Parents AreEncouraging and Supportive

Allow their child to work through the process and find their own solutions

Attend as many games as possible but don't freak out if you miss a game.

Stay positive even through the struggles

Project poise, control and confidence to these athletes

Know what is suitable to discuss with the coach such as mental and physical treatment of your child, seeking advice for your child's improvement, or concerns about your

child's behavior in the team setting.

Great sport parents never discuss with the coach playing time, team strategy, or other members of the team other than their own child.


Additionally I would like to talk about the ways in which we as a club create conditions to protect the physical and emotional well-being of athletes with disabilities and also assist in making the sport of

beach volleyball available to those that are financially disadvantaged.

Each year we host a sitting volleyball tournament as a way to increase awareness of the Paralympic version of the sport and fundraise for

the national team.


And we are also in discussions with the Starlings Indoor Volleyball Club regarding how we could possibly mimic aspects of their philosophy

in a beach volleyball setting, with the intention of offering yearly scholarships to individuals in financial hardship.

Starlings volleyball Clubs mission is to “provide an equal opportunity

for girls from diverse, lower socioeconomic environments to train and compete at USA Volleyball’s Junior Olympic level; to encourage teamwork, health, positive life skills, and academic achievement; to establish member clubs throughout the nation that are community-

based and self-sustaining.”


Thank you so much for attending the 2015 No Ceiling Parent Information Night.

Together we can make the experiences your child has in sport rewarding and unforgettable.

Please feel free to stick around. There are still drinks and snacks left in the foyer and I will be around to

talk to anyone who has any questions.

Watch your thoughts, they become your wordsWatch your words, they become your actionsWatch your actions, they become your habits

Watch your habits, they become your characterWatch your character, it becomes your destiny.

Anonymous

References

NO CEILING BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB: PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

Gould, D. D., Lauer, L. L., Rolo, C. C., Jannes, C. C., & Pennisi, N. N. (2006). Understanding the role parents play in tennis success: a national survey of junior tennis coaches. British Journal Of Sports Medicine, 40(7), 632-636.

Harwood, C., & Knight, C. (2009). Understanding parental stressors: An investigation of British tennis-parents. Journal Of Sports Sciences, 27(4), 339-351.

Hedstrom, R., & Gould, D., (2004) Research in Youth Sports: Critical Issues Status* White Paper Summaries of the Existing Literature , Institute for the Study of Youth Sports.

Rønbeck, N. F., & Vikander, N. O. (2010). Select Your Parents with Care! – The Role of Parents in the Recruitment and Development of Athletes. Acta Kinesiologiae Universitatis Tartuensis, 1562.

Ullrich-Frencha., S. Smith, A. L. (2009). Social and motivational predictors of continued youth sport participation. Psychology of Sport and Exercise, 10, 87–95

Shields, D., Bredemeier, B., LaVoi, N. M., & Power, F. (2005). The sport behavior of youth, parents, and coaches: The good, the

bad and the ugly. Journal Of Research In Character Education, 3(1), 43-59.

Wiersma, L. D., & Fifer, A. M. (2008). "The Schedule Has Been Tough But We Think It's Worth It": The Joys, Challenges, and Recommendations of Youth Sport Parents. Journal Of Leisure Research, 40(4), 505-530.

https://play-positive.libertymutual.com/parenting#eXfilM8Q4cEH6pyA.99

http://positivecoach.org/our-tools/tools-for-parents/

NO CEILING BEACH VOLLEYBALL CLUB: PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT

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USA Sitting Volleyball Logohttp://www.teamusa.org/usa-volleyball/usa-teams/sitting-volleyball

Starlings Volleyball Logohttp://starlings.org/

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