How To Talk To Your Child's Youth Sports Coach

Editor's Notes: In the ClubHouse today, we talk to longtime youth sports coach and administrator, Donal Ratigan. He discusses the “24 hour rule” and much more advice when talking to your child’s coach. If you like this show, be sure to check out our "Videos On-Demand" feature for more great shows on your favorite subject: youth sports. You can subscribe to CHG or share today's show with your friends and family by clicking on the "Subscribe and Share" tab in the menu at the top of the page and following the directions.

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Parent wrote on July 01, 2009

Title: 24 hour rule

I like the idea of instituting the 24 hour rule. How many ugly confrontations would be avoided if we waited 24 hours. Great advice!

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Coach wrote on July 01, 2009

Title: Kid's advocating for themselves

Too many times the parents want to jump into and manage the coach and players relationship. I like the advice in this video. Encourage the kids to be their own advocate! They learn a valuable life lesson and the coach is going to be much more responsive to the kid than an angry parent trying to relive their childhood!

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