Honor the Game

Both our Recreational & Competitive fall seasons will begin shortly, and we encourage all of our parents to join us in "Honoring the Game", which is the key to preventing adult misbehavior in youth sports. 

Honoring the Game gets to the ROOTS of the matter and involves respect for the Rules, Opponents, Officials, Teammates and one’s Self.  You don’t bend the rules to win.  You understand that a worthy opponent is a gift that forces you to play to your highest potential.  You show respect for officials even when you disagree.  You refuse to do anything that embarrasses your team.  You live up to your own standards even if others don’t.  Here are ways that parents can create a positive youth sports culture so that children will have fun and learn positive character traits to last a lifetime.

Before the Game:

During the Game:

  1. Fill your children’s "Emotional Tank" through praise and positive recognition so they can play their very best.
  2. Don’t give instructions to your child during the game.  Let the coach correct player mistakes.
  4. Mention good calls by the official to other parents.

Remember to have fun!  Enjoy the game.

After the Game: 
  2. Thank the coaches for their commitment and effort.
  3. Don’t give advice. Instead ask your child what he or she thought about the game and then LISTEN.  Listening ﬁlls Emotional Tanks.