{"id":3352,"date":"2016-09-08T17:40:16","date_gmt":"2016-09-08T17:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/?p=3352"},"modified":"2025-07-11T05:04:34","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T09:04:34","slug":"how-to-support-your-athletes-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-to-support-your-athletes-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Support Your Athlete&#8217;s Coach"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3353\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-support-your-athletes-coach.jpg\" alt=\"Supporting Coaches\" width=\"600\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-support-your-athletes-coach.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/09\/how-to-support-your-athletes-coach-300x150.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Your_Athletes_Benefit_When_You_Support_Their_Coach\"><\/span>How Your Athletes Benefit When You Support Their Coach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-to-support-your-athletes-coach\/#How_Your_Athletes_Benefit_When_You_Support_Their_Coach\" >How Your Athletes Benefit When You Support Their Coach<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-to-support-your-athletes-coach\/#Learn_How_to_Communicate_with_Coaches\" >Learn How to Communicate with Coaches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-to-support-your-athletes-coach\/#Related_Articles_on_Youth_Sports\" >Related Articles on Youth Sports:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/how-to-support-your-athletes-coach\/#Help_Young_Athletes_Boost_Confidence_in_Sports\" >Help Young Athletes Boost Confidence in Sports!<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A parent asks a very thoughtful question: <em>\u201cWhat are the coaches thinking and how do I access this information, not to aide my child, but to become a better parent\/coach\/cheerleader\/technician?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Truth is, if you want to understand what your coaches are thinking and hope to become a better parent\/coach\/cheerleader\/technician, you are going to help your sports kids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That\u2019s because your kids will feel more <strong>confident<\/strong> knowing that you\u2019re 100% behind their coaches. They\u2019ll enjoy sports more and perform better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Look at it this way: If you criticize the coaches and tell your young athletes that the coaches don\u2019t know what they\u2019re doing, your sports kids won\u2019t feel very <strong>confident<\/strong> about their sports experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">They may second-guess the coaches, challenge the coaches, or worry that the coaches are doing something wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Coaches play critical roles in the lives of young athletes. A good coach will inspire your kids to embrace <strong>teamwork<\/strong>, <strong>sportsmanship<\/strong> and discipline and to communicate better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These are all important qualities that benefit kids in sports and life. You need to choose your kids\u2019 coaches carefully, communicate well with them and support them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Learn_How_to_Communicate_with_Coaches\"><\/span>Learn How to Communicate with Coaches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">First of all, if you\u2019re wondering what coaches are thinking, you need to practice some communication skills yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t try to talk to coaches after games; they\u2019re generally busy with the kids at that time. Instead, call or email and ask for a time to talk to them. Be sure to tell the coaches what you think they\u2019re doing well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However, if you have questions, be sure to communicate them. You might say something like, <em>\u201cWhat can my kids do to improve their skills?\u201d<\/em> or, <em>\u201cCan you tell me more about your goals for the team and the kids?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As for supporting coaches, ask them what you can do to help. This is where the technician and cheerleader roles may come in. You may be needed to help keep score, to bring snacks, or to help organize team meetings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, keep in mind that the more you trust and support your kids\u2019 coaches, the better experience your kids will have in sports\u2014assuming the coaches are good coaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your young athletes will feel more <strong>confident<\/strong>, more <strong>trusting<\/strong> of their coaches, and more excited about sports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"related-articles-on-hockey-mental-game\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Articles_on_Youth_Sports\"><\/span>Related Articles on Youth Sports:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/parent-how-to-support-your-female-athlete\/\"><strong>Parent: How to Support your Female Athlete<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/building-sports-kids-confidence-with-communication\/\"><strong>Building Confidence With Supportive Communication<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/the-value-of-young-athletes-supporting-teammates\/\"><strong>The Value of Kids Learning to Support Teammates [Podcast]<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" id=\"block-f49818fa-7c7a-4ee3-b5ee-66581aad2c71\">*Subscribe to\u00a0<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/sports-psychology-podcast-by-peaksports-com\/id152566009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>on iTunes<br>*Subscribe to <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0ynyaalKxbnNmsoeL8gF5X?si=8224669de9b3435b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>The Sports Psychology Podcast<\/strong><\/a> on Spotify<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Help_Young_Athletes_Boost_Confidence_in_Sports\"><\/span>Help Young Athletes Boost Confidence in Sports!<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ultimate-sports-parent-small.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"225\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youthsportspsychology.com\/youth_sports_psychology_blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/ultimate-sports-parent-small.jpg\" alt=\"The Ultimate Sports Parent\" class=\"wp-image-11157\" style=\"width:167px;height:auto\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every day, we receive letters from parents like you who want their children and teens to excel in sports. However, these parents can <strong>see fear, doubt, and frustration on the faces of their kids<\/strong> who struggle with the \u201cinner\u201d game of sports. But these parents have no idea how to help their kids <strong>overcome the worries, expectations and self-defeating thoughts<\/strong> that prevent their young athletes from feeling confident and successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can benefit from our 1<strong>5-plus years\u2019 of work in sports psychology and sports parenting research<\/strong>. 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