A new year inevitably brings talk of personal “resolutions”—things that we want to do better or differently going forward. Sometimes individuals are very good at staying with their new plan, but it can be a challenge not to fall off course.
We have written a lot here at our “Taking you Beyond the Game” site over the years about what we believe are important values to uphold when it comes to the world of youth sports. Whether as a coach, parent, volunteer or Club administrator, there are certain principles that should matter.
From a parent’s perspective, here are five simple thoughts that might be worth trying to use as a guide throughout the coming year—especially when emotion gets in the way: