Those words changes my perspective a few years back

Those words changes my perspective a few years back
by ndaero93 (2019-06-21 14:23:01)

In reply to: sports ends so quick for kids posted by irishrock

I was the intense parent, critiquing (I wasn't coaching - I know that now) my son's races and such after his events (swimmer). I read that statement somewhere and it hit me like a ton of bricks. He was about 10 at the time and is now 16 and still swims in our summer league.

My favorite moments are after his races grabbing the fist bump, quick hug, or even the glance across the pool if I happen to be working the meeting signaling that I am proud of him and enjoy watching. Let the coaches coach, I enjoy being the parent.

Replies:

I find that it helps if I'm clueless about the sport - Smokin_Clover 2019-06-21 14:58:44
- you should me at a rugby match - irishrock 2019-06-21 15:25:05
  - Also, from my 4 years of experience, youth rugby has very - 3rdSt 2019-06-21 18:04:38