Parents
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A study by McCarthy, Jones and Clark-Carter (2008) investigated the sources of enjoyment reported by youth sport participants and found that positive parental involvement was one of the most frequently reported results by young males and females. This implies that when children in sport perceive parental involvement as positive, they are more likely to enjoy their sporting experience. (See more below)
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Contract for Parents/Guardians
BALLYMACKEY FOOTBALL CLUB
CONTRACT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
BALLYMACKEY FOOTBALL CLUB
CONTRACT FOR PARENTS/GUARDIANS
- Remember that
young people are involved with soccer for their enjoyment, not yours.
- Encourage your
child to always play by the laws of the game.
- Teach young
people that honest endeavour is as important as winning, so that the result of
each game is accepted without disappointment.
- Help young people
to work towards skill improvement and good sportsmanship.
- Set a good
example by applauding good play on both sides.
- Never ridicule,
humiliate or shout at young players or coaches for making a mistake or losing a
match.
- Do not place
emphasis on winning at all costs.
- Support all
efforts to remove verbal and physical abuse from soccer.
- As a spectator,
do not use profane language or harass referees, coaches or players.
- Do not publicly
question the referee’s judgement and never their honesty.
- Recognise the
value and importance of volunteer referees and coaches. They give of their time
and resources to provide recreational activities for young people.
- Foster in your
son/daughter an appreciation of mutual respect for team-mates and opponents.
- It is the Parents’/Guardians’
responsibility to ensure that players are transported to and from games and
this should be shared equally.
- When players are
not travelling to and from games/training, then they must ensure that players
are dropped off and picked up at the appointed place and time.
- Parents/Guardians
should inform the club/coaches of any medical information relevant to your
son/daughter.
- To run a club
involves a financial burden so please be prepared to help out in any way you
can when called upon to do so. The Club
welcomes the involvement of Parents/Guardians in club affairs, and those that
are not in a position to help financially are encouraged to help with their
time for the benefit of your own children.
- Parents/Guardians
MUST ENSURE THAT REGISTRATION FEES ARE FULLY PAID BY THE DUE DATE EACH YEAR.
Players who are not registered are not insured AND THEREFORE WILL NOT BE
PERMITTED TO PLAY OR TRAIN WITH ANY CLUB TEAM BY ORDER OF THE CLUB COMMITTEE.
- Parents/Guardians
must never approach a coach immediately before, during or immediately after a
match with a complaint in front of the players or other parents/guardians.
Parents/guardians must arrange a mutually suitable time to speak to the coach
should they have an issue they wish to discuss. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES MAY A PARENT/GUARDIAN
ENTER A DRESSING ROOM FOR ANY REASON.
- The Club will not
tolerate the verbal or physical abuse of any coach who is giving their time
freely for your son/daughter’s enjoyment and who is acting in good faith in
their choices and decisions on and off the field of play. Any parent/guardian
who is found guilty of such actions by the Club Disciplinary Committee may be
subject to sanctions as deemed appropriate by that Disciplinary Committee.
THE PHYSICAL & MENTAL BENEFITS OF PLAYING SOCCER
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world partially due to the fast-paced excitement it generates on the field. Soccer is not only an enjoyable sport to participate in and watch but it also offers valuable benefits to the athlete. Soccer players benefit physically and mentally and learn the value of teamwork and family support in the process.
Physical Fitness
Soccer is an excellent way to maintain physical fitness. Playing and practicing soccer is an excellent way to gain and maintain physical fitness. During a soccer match, the players walk, jog and run almost constantly. Goalies must jump and leap to prevent the soccer ball from entering the goal. All gain necessary aerobic exercise for the players. Soccer also promotes flexibility, coordination and muscular endurance. Regular practice between games provides exercise that is vital to the health of people of all ages. According to a study conducted by the University of Copenhagen, soccer increases lower leg muscle mass, jump height and power and better posture. In addition, due to the stronger bones soccer creates, players have a decreased risk of fractures.
Mental Alertness & Well-Being
Aerobic exercise helps fight anxiety and depression while playing in sports also improves self-esteem and boosts self-image. Individuals who participate in soccer also gain increased concentration and practice methods of thinking quickly to react to situations on the field. As events unfold on the soccer field, a player must figure out the best method of carrying out an act to score points for the team.
Team sports, like soccer, teach the value of working together to reach a common goal. Players on a team must work to overcome problems that arise and learn problem-solving skills. Often, the problems that arise between members of a team are related to play on the field but sometimes they are due to conflict between players. Team sports helps players think in terms of the team as a whole; the actions on the soccer field will ultimately affect the team, not just individuals. This method of thinking often carries over to career and home life.
Whether you and your child are practicing soccer drills for an upcoming game or you are attending your child's soccer matches, being involved in your child's athletic activities creates quality time between you and your child. This action will remind your child that you are interested in his life and his interests which will ultimately strengthen the bond between you.
Soccer is one of the most popular sports in the world partially due to the fast-paced excitement it generates on the field. Soccer is not only an enjoyable sport to participate in and watch but it also offers valuable benefits to the athlete. Soccer players benefit physically and mentally and learn the value of teamwork and family support in the process.
Physical Fitness
Soccer is an excellent way to maintain physical fitness. Playing and practicing soccer is an excellent way to gain and maintain physical fitness. During a soccer match, the players walk, jog and run almost constantly. Goalies must jump and leap to prevent the soccer ball from entering the goal. All gain necessary aerobic exercise for the players. Soccer also promotes flexibility, coordination and muscular endurance. Regular practice between games provides exercise that is vital to the health of people of all ages. According to a study conducted by the University of Copenhagen, soccer increases lower leg muscle mass, jump height and power and better posture. In addition, due to the stronger bones soccer creates, players have a decreased risk of fractures.
Mental Alertness & Well-Being
Aerobic exercise helps fight anxiety and depression while playing in sports also improves self-esteem and boosts self-image. Individuals who participate in soccer also gain increased concentration and practice methods of thinking quickly to react to situations on the field. As events unfold on the soccer field, a player must figure out the best method of carrying out an act to score points for the team.
Team sports, like soccer, teach the value of working together to reach a common goal. Players on a team must work to overcome problems that arise and learn problem-solving skills. Often, the problems that arise between members of a team are related to play on the field but sometimes they are due to conflict between players. Team sports helps players think in terms of the team as a whole; the actions on the soccer field will ultimately affect the team, not just individuals. This method of thinking often carries over to career and home life.
Whether you and your child are practicing soccer drills for an upcoming game or you are attending your child's soccer matches, being involved in your child's athletic activities creates quality time between you and your child. This action will remind your child that you are interested in his life and his interests which will ultimately strengthen the bond between you.
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