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Getting parents to help

Jamie Griffiths

I appreciate it might not be the easiest task - but has anyone got any success stories to share around getting the player's parents/carers involved with coaching?

Or perhaps you have some top tips to help coaches improve their relationships with the parents on the sidelines? Would be great to share best practice with everyone if so!

If you have a good relationship with them already, Suey Smith has set you this task on the latest episode of Coachcast:

"Recruit someone from the sidelines. Make a relationship with a parent or helper and get them to step over the sidelines. Get them to be the next you."

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  • I find it can be quite difficult depending on what else they’re dealing with. There are some parents who are watching other children, some mums feel intimidated by some of the more knowledgeable men and some dont want to get involved because it creates a commitment to the club when they want to keep their options open. I always try and give jobs that are less commitment such as helping clear up etc or managing the tea point.

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  • I find it can be quite difficult depending on what else they’re dealing with. There are some parents who are watching other children, some mums feel intimidated by some of the more knowledgeable men and some dont want to get involved because it creates a commitment to the club when they want to keep their options open. I always try and give jobs that are less commitment such as helping clear up etc or managing the tea point.

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