{"id":3437,"date":"2013-07-25T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2013-07-25T04:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hideme.webinology.net\/nation:8443\/nation2021\/7-ways-to-make-the-most-of-a-youth-athletes-offseason\/"},"modified":"2021-11-03T13:00:26","modified_gmt":"2021-11-03T17:00:26","slug":"how-to-handle-the-offseason-as-a-sports-parent","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coachup.com\/nation\/articles\/how-to-handle-the-offseason-as-a-sports-parent","title":{"rendered":"7 Ways to Make the Most of a Youth Athlete&#8217;s Offseason"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Today, there is very seldom an offseason when it comes to youth sports. &nbsp;When there is, it may be very short. &nbsp;However, the offseason is important and can be a good break for your kids, youth athletes, and you, <a title=\"Do You Coach Your Kids Different Than Other Players?\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2013\/01\/10\/do-you-coach-your-kids-different-than-other-players\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2013\/01\/10\/do-you-coach-your-kids-different-than-other-players\/\">as sports parent<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Offseason, does that exist?<\/h3>\n<p>Almost every sport is going to some type of club, or year-round opportunity to play. &nbsp;Much different than when we were playing as kids. &nbsp;If you have a kid who plays multiple sports you may even have some overlap. &nbsp;But occasionally you will reach that offseason. <strong>When you do, how will you handle the offseason?<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3>Make the most of any offseason<\/h3>\n<p>Here are a few things you can do to make the most of your kids&#8217; offseason, while enjoying it as well. &nbsp;You may not be able to do all of them, depending upon how long your offseason is, but I suggest implementing as many as you can into your offseason plan.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Appreciate what you accomplished<\/strong>. &nbsp;Look back at the season, the team, and individual accomplishments. &nbsp;Whether your team <a title=\"Sportsmanship: How to Lose Like a Champion\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2013\/06\/27\/sportsmanship-how-to-lose-like-a-champion\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2013\/06\/27\/sportsmanship-how-to-lose-like-a-champion\/\">won a championship or not<\/a>, find some good areas to emphasize and target areas to improve upon.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Rest<\/strong>. &nbsp;If your kid plays year-round, or multiple sports, his\/her offseason may be a week! &nbsp;Whatever it is, make sure to plan some rest. &nbsp;Nurse injuries and let their body heal during this time.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Get away<\/strong>. &nbsp;<a title=\"Can a Kid Who LOVES a Sport, Burnout?\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2013\/02\/28\/can-a-kid-who-loves-a-sport-burn-out\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2013\/02\/28\/can-a-kid-who-loves-a-sport-burn-out\/\">Avoid burn out<\/a> and get away from the sport for a little while. &nbsp;That may be difficult depending upon how much your kid loves their sport. &nbsp;But encourage at least some time away by finding something else to occupy their mind, their body, and all that drive they have.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Stay active, but do something different<\/strong>. &nbsp;Don&#8217;t allow them to sit and do nothing the entire offseason. &nbsp;Find something to keep them active and developing more athletically even if it is not a sport they play.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Play more than you train<\/strong>. &nbsp;Offseason training is important to getting better for the next season, but find some fun ways to train. &nbsp;Turn any workouts into social activities and <a title=\"5 Sports-Themed Family Activities For Your Holiday Break\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2012\/12\/27\/5-sports-themed-family-activities-for-your-holiday-break\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2012\/12\/27\/5-sports-themed-family-activities-for-your-holiday-break\/\">make it fun<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Set goals for next year.<\/strong> &nbsp;What does our athlete want to accomplish next year? &nbsp;Are they a backup and want to be a starter next year? &nbsp;Did they struggle with the curve ball. &nbsp;Do they want to qualify for nationals? &nbsp;Determine that goal, and start planning to reach it.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Develop a new skill<\/strong>. &nbsp;In your review of last season you may have uncovered some areas that would help <a title=\"Why Youth Coaches Should Work On Their Games Too\" href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2013\/05\/02\/why-youth-coaches-should-work-on-their-games-too\/\" data-mce-href=\"http:\/\/blog.coachup.com\/2013\/05\/02\/why-youth-coaches-should-work-on-their-games-too\/\">take their game up a notch<\/a>. &nbsp;Develop a new skill, a new move, or make a weak area stronger by working on it in the offseason.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Make the most of your kids&#8217; offseason. &nbsp;Keep in mind they are kids, not professionals. &nbsp;So, don&#8217;t overdo it, but don&#8217;t wast the time either. &nbsp;Be intentional and help your youth athlete have a productive and enjoyable offseason. <strong>Questions: What do your kids and youth athletes do during the offseason?<\/strong> <em><strong>Jackie Bledsoe, Jr.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;is a sports parent of three, and writes on sports parenting. 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