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Welcome AYSO Soccer parents, coaches and fans! Liberty Mutual Insurance is proud to partner with AYSO Soccer to bring the youth soccer community the Responsible Sports program. Whether you volunteer as a coach or root for your kids from the stands, Responsible Sports gives you the tools, resources, tips and advice you need to help kids experience the best that youth sports have to offer.
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Teachable Moments
June marks a great opportunity for all youth athletes within the Responsible Sports community to see their sports played at the highest level, thanks to TV coverage of various sports. So, how can Responsible Coaches and Responsible Sports Parents help youth athletes get the most out of their viewing?
Overcoaching
As a parent or athlete you’ve noticed it, and as a coach you may even have recognized it in yourself: the temptation and tendency to “overcoach” during competition. The desire to coach as well as possible, for wins and for life lessons, is an admirable trait of the Responsible Coach. But too often “coaching well” is confused with incessant instruction and “attention to detail” veers into micro-management.
Forms of Discipline
One of the ultimate ironies of youth and high school sports occurs when coaches discipline “lazy” athletes by making them run. Why is that ironic? This is ironic because of lazy coaching. Responsible Coaches who see youth athletes in need of conditioning should help them get it. And Responsible Coaches who see players in need of discipline should help them get that.
Balance is Key
Balance is critical to a youth athlete’s success. And we don’t mean just the kind of balance that keeps you upright during competition!
Pre-season Refresher
In this last article before the start of the school year and fall sports, let’s consider a few ways Responsible Coaches can prepare for their fast-approaching new seasons. Perhaps months removed from your last game, you may need a few refreshers to ensure a great start.
