How To Ensure a Good Relationship with your Child's Coach

The coach-parent-athlete relationship is like nurturing a plant. Just as a plant requires both sunlight and water to grow, a child requires both the coach�s and parents� support to fulfil his or her sporting potential. When both the coach and parents carry out their roles effectively, the young athlete has a higher chance to succeed.

Coach-Parent Relationship

The expectations and values of parents and coaches can affect how a child experiences their sport. A positive coach-parent relationship will ensure the child has the best chance to develop optimally in their sport.

Here are some quick tips for better communication between parents and coach:

Adapted from:

NYSI / Youth Sport Parent Handbook

If you have some questions you would like to ask coaches, look out for our upcoming �Hey Coach!� series, where parents will have the chance to ask our representative ActiveSG Academies & Clubs� coaches questions to support you better in the role of a parent in your child�s sporting journey!

Click here for our "Hey Coach" page, for the schedules and ask questions!