Tournaments

We are about to enter our first tournament.

I would great to win but we also have 18 boys to play as well.

So I thought it might be worth looking at these wise words from Frank Smoll, a University of Washington psychology professor and co-author of "Sports and Your Child: A 50 Minute Guide for Parents.":

• Reward your child whether the team wins or loses.
• If you have a complaint or concern, don't raise it in the middle of a game.
• Applaud when either team makes a good play.
• Praise effort.
• Respect the referee’s calls.
• Talk to your neighbour during games (don't get too caught up in scores or statistics).
• Ask your child, ‘Was it fun?’ before ‘Did you win?’