Sports Parents: Teach Your Children to be Flexible

Coaches are tough on youth athletes these days--they cut kids from teams, sit players for not playing well, and have extremely high expectations for their players. So....what should you do when your child is moved from his favorite position as a forward to defense?

It's in your child's best interest to teach him to go with the flow. Why?

1. He might learn to love his new position.
2. He might be better or more skilled at his new position.
3. The coach might realize that his original position was a better choice.
4. The coach might gain respect for a player who doesn't complain.

Look for the positives and try to make the best out of these situations!

-Kim