ACE Parent Awareness Power Point Presentation

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Great Families and Great Community Great Hockey = Parent education presented by Association Coaching Education

What Do You Look for in a Youth Sports Program?: 

What Do You Look for in a Youth Sports Program? Safety Fun Baby-sitting Successes Fundamentals Career 'aspirations' Organization Cost Competent coaching Equal playing time Skill development Fair play/positivity Groupings – age/ability Scheduling Program philosophy Travel

What Do Kids Look for In a Sports Program?: 

What Do Kids Look for In a Sports Program? Fun - Play Skill Development Friends

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Youth Drop Out of Sport Because: 

Youth Drop Out of Sport Because Pressure Not enough activity Not learning Over-emphasis on winning No fun - Michigan State University yearly study

Importance of Sport for Youth:When Your Child Enjoys Sport: 

Importance of Sport for Youth: When Your Child Enjoys Sport He/She learns healthy behaviors She/He socializes with peers He/She learns sports skills She/He develops skills such as teamwork and leadership and discipline His/Her self-esteem and confidence grows He/She has opportunities to develop positive character traits She/He has fun!

The USA Hockey Philosophy Focuses on:: 

The USA Hockey Philosophy Focuses on: Growth and Development Increase Participation Skill Development Safe Hockey Environments Fun and Enjoyment

Cheering 101: 

Cheering 101

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Preparing to Play:A Family Adventure: 

Preparing to Play: A Family Adventure Encourage support of coaches and teammates Plan to arrive on time. Check equipment before leaving house - with your child. Listen to you child and be supportive. Encourage teamwork and effort. Say, 'Have fun - good luck.'

Game Time:Getting Involved In a Positive Manner: 

Game Time: Getting Involved In a Positive Manner Support all players, coaches, officials, and other spectators Have only positive things to say 'Nice pass!' 'Good try!' 'Great save!' 'Way to work hard!' Trust coaches and officials They’re human like you! Model good behaviors Display and practice emotional control Respect the rink Enjoy the game! 'Relax it’s just a game.'

On the Way Home: Creating Supportive Conversations : 

On the Way Home: Creating Supportive Conversations How did you play? (take the focus off of winning or losing – success is determined by effort and emotional control) What was the best part of the game/practice? What did you learn? Ask about aches, pains, bumps, and bruises. Did you have fun? Listen, listen, listen. (Remember that hockey is just one aspect of your child’s life)

Working With Your Child’s Coach: 

Working With Your Child’s Coach

The Coach-Parent Alliance: 

The Coach-Parent Alliance Attend preseason coach-parent meetings Understand the objectives of youth sport Be certain that your child’s equipment is in good shape and fits properly Support all players, coaches, and officials during the game 'If you have nothing good to say, say nothing at all.' Never discuss concerns or criticisms with a coach at the rink Everyone communicates more clearly the day after a game and away from the rink Be positively involved in games Support players and Model positive behaviors Enjoy the season

Kids Play : A Philosophy for Adults: 

Kids Play : A Philosophy for Adults Success is found in striving for victory (effort = success). Put the child’s goals before yours. Let go. Let a child make his or her own decisions. Be supportive. Only have positive things to say at a hockey game. Acknowledge child’s fears and struggles. The NHL and college scholarships are great dreams. Character, self-discipline, and participation are the most valuable consequences of youth hockey.

Resources for Hockey Parents: 

Resources for Hockey Parents USA Hockey Parent Education – web resources http://www.usahockey.com/youth/parent_ed/main/parent_ed// Hockey Education Adult Resource – Information Book http://www.usahockey.com/servlets/FileServlet/relatedDocuments/E55064A899500AD0E0340003BA5FE009/HEAR%20Program.pdf Heads Up Hockey Program http://www.usahockey.com/usa_hockey/main_site/main/home/headsuphockey_home// USA Hockey Coach Education http://www.usahockey.com/coaching/main_site/main/home/ Michigan S.T.A.R. Program http://maha.org/STAR/index.htm Minnesota H.E.P. Program http://www.minnesotahockey.org/hep/default.asp Massachusetts E.F.F.O.R.T. Program http://www.masshockey.com/Effort/

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