Soccer parents: be the best you can be!
Does your child love soccer? How you can support your child as a soccer mom or parent in their passion and help him/her to succeed is the primary motivation for most parents.
The best way to support your soccer player is to give them unconditional encouragement and love. Hands down. No questions about it, right?! You are doing that already? Good for you!
Your next step as a soccer parent should be to learn and educate yourself about the game of soccer.
Here are five (5) top things recommended to you as a soccer mom or dad:
1. Give your child more time with a soccer ball (kids learn by doing).
2. Learn the game yourself.
3. Attend soccer games.
4. Watch soccer on TV
5. Invest in training aids.
(extracted from soccer-for-parents.com)
The following material has been gathered for you to help you understand the game as well as other important information related to this wonderful sport.
Parents resources
Guide to the Game for U8 and Younger
Should We Play Kids Up in Age?
Parental Involvement in Youth Sports
Soccer 101 - Basics For New Spectators
Health and Nutrition
Avoiding the High Price of Injury
Hydration to Prevent Heat Illness
Respect (videos)
FA Respect: Elders and Betters
FA Respect: Are You Losing It Parents
FA Respect: Parents and Carers Guide (Scene 1)
FA Respect: Parents and Carers Guide (Scene 2)
FA Respect: Parents and Carers Guide (Scene 3)
FA Respect: Parents and Carers Guide (Scene 4)
FA Respect: Post Match Commentary - Joe
FA Respect: Post Match Commentary - The Coach
FA Respect: Why Kids Love Soccer
