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When I signed my first child up for gymnastics<\/a>, and then later for softball<\/a>, I entered a whole new world. Youth sports is its own unique culture, and I certainly had no idea what I was getting into. I figured it couldn\u2019t be very hard to stand on the sidelines or sit in the bleachers cheering for your kid. But I soon learned that being your child\u2019s cheerleader is not the hard part. It\u2019s the stuff that surrounds the game that gets sticky. If you are new sports parent I want to warn you of some situations that await you in the bleachers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What should I know before signing my child up for youth sports?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
1. You will see bad parenting<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019m not just talking about parents who behave badly, because we all do that now and again. I\u2019m talking about parents who are constantly pushy, obnoxious, impatient, selfish, and blind to how their bad behavior hurts their child. The best way for you to handle those type of parents is to steer clear of them. Don\u2019t let their negativity pull you down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. It could get expensive<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Even if your child plays legion ball or little league, there are\u00a0still fees and equipment. In high school, there will be\u00a0warm-up tops, matching shoes, and team shirts. If you decide to do travel ball, things can get really expensive. Every lesson, camp, and clinic that your child attends will help their game, but cost you something. Be sure to weigh the pros and cons<\/a> of each opportunity to decide if it is truly necessary for your athlete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Your kid will eventually have a coach he doesn\u2019t like<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Maybe your child has a coach who doesn\u2019t know what she is doing; can’t relate to kids; only cares about winning; doesn\u2019t care at all about winning; or maybe she\u2019s coaching just to see her kid be the star. Use it as an opportunity to teach your child how to get along with difficult people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. You will see some bad officiating<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Officials are human. They may miss calls, seem biased, appear ignorant of certain rules, or come across as thin-skinned. When this happens, it\u2019s okay to moan and groan a bit, but don\u2019t embarrass your child or yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Your kid will not always be the star\u2014or may not be a star at all<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Parents are biased about their kids\u2019 abilities and think they should always be on the court or field. “How can the coach not see that my little Susie is the best shortstop on the team?” Take off the rose-colored glasses, and realize that maybe your child is not the phenom\u00a0you think she is.\u00a0She should, however, always be a star to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Your child will not always want your help<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Trying to coach your kid when he doesn\u2019t want your help will hurt your relationship. I know you are trying to help, and maybe your advice is good, but if he doesn\u2019t want it, he will not hear a word you say. Sometimes it\u2019s better for the relationship with your child to let someone else do the coaching<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. You will be stretched as a parent<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Being a sports parent will test your character as much as sports will test your child\u2019s. You\u2019ll seethe, cry, bang your head against a wall, feel like punching a few people, and say things you regret. However, if you can remember to accept the challenge and learn from your mistakes, you will also grow up in the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. You will have fun watching your child succeed<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

There are few joys greater to a parent than watching your child win an award, exhibit shining character, be the star, overcome adversity, or be an inspiration to those around him.  You will laugh, cry, and even go a little berserk at times. Always remember that true success is not just measured in statistics, but in the person your child becomes as they face challenges.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9. Your child could get injured<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

He definitely will if he plays long enough. Whether it\u2019s a tweaked ankle, a cut, or a broken arm, it\u2019s never easy to watch an injury\u00a0happen. Try to remember that they will recover, and they will want to play again. Always be certain of a full recovery though, and keep them from rushing back to the field. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

10. Youth sports may get political<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, politics in youth sports is just as prevalent as it is messy. There will be drama. The best way for you to deal with it is to stay out of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are new a new sports parent, these 10 \u201cwarnings\u201d are not meant to scare you off\u2014they are merely a reminder that youth sports comes with the good and the bad. It\u2019s up to you to show your child how to deal with both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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