Parenting the Good Sport
Dr. Burnett, clinical psychologist and sports psychologist specializing in youth sports, author of It’s Just aGame! (Youth, Sports, & Self Esteem: A Guide for Parents), discusses the value of youth sports, showing parents how youth sports help develop self esteem. He also discusses the significant role parents play when they offer positive support to their youngsters and when they offer themselves as a model of good sportsmanship. He delineates a specific 6-step program of Sports Parenting, discussing his 20-item Positive Sports Parent Behavior and Attitude Checklist. His animated, humorous, upbeat presentation includes anecdotes, cartoons, and handouts.
As the world of youth sports continues to grow in the 21 st century, it is becoming more and more complex, and the role of parents in youth sports is also becoming more complex. Parents are looking for, and need guidelines to help them find a balance between under involvement and over involvement. They need help in staying focused on the “fun” aspect of youth sports.
1. understand how youth sports help promote self esteem.
2. understand the importance of positive parent support and modeling sportsmanship.
3. identify a 6-step program of positive parent support in youth sports.
