Do not force an unwilling child to participate in sports.
- Remember children are involved in organized sports for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Teach your child to play by the rules.
- Teach your child that hard work and an honest effort are often more important than a victory.
- Help your child towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship in every game. Your child will then be a winner, even in defeat.
- Do not ridicule or yell at your child for making a mistake or for losing a game.
- Set a good example. Children learn by example.
- Applaud good plays by your team and by members of the opposing team.
- Do not publicly question referee judgment and never their honesty