Parents
/ Spectators have a great influence on children's
enjoyment and success in football. All children
play football because they first and foremost
love the game - it's fun. It is important to remember
that however good a child becomes at football
within your club it is important to reinforce
the message to parents / spectators that positive
encouragement will contribute to:
Children enjoying
football.
A sense of personal
achievement.
Self-esteem.
Improving the
child's skills and techniques.
A parent's
/ spectator's expectations and attitudes have
a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:
Other players.
Officials.
Managers.
Spectators.
Ensure
that parents / spectators within your club are
always positive and encouraging towards all of
the children not just their own.
Encourage parents / spectators
to:
Applaud the opposition
as well as your own team.
Avoid coaching
the child during the game.
Not to shout
and scream.
Respect the referee's
decision.
Give attention
to each of the children involved in football not
just the most talented.
Give encouragement
to everyone to participate in football.
Ensure
that parents / spectators within your club agree
and adhere to your club's Code of Conduct and
Child Protection Policy.
