Parents Involvement in Sport Psychology Flashcards
What question can parents ask themselves to make their child’s sports experience positive?
Am I honoring my child’s motivation regularly?
What do parents need to know about motivation being individual?
Some children join sports to compete and win, but many children engage just to have fun with their friends and feel good about themselves. All of these are valid reasons to play
How can parents make sure they understand their kid’s motivation?
Ask open-ended questions- Why do you play football?
Answers are what you should focus on
Talk to them about their motivation for sports when their motivation fluctuates throughout the year
How can parents encourage their kids instead of pushing them?
Not easy, sports are emotional that may be strong and painful, or pleasant and exciting
Put your kids needs first-encouraging
Focus on the lessons you can teach your kid through sports
Be generous with positive feedback
How can parents get their kids ready for a game?
Preparing for competition will help the child in the classroom and in life
Asking for what they need- What can I do to assist you in preparing for a competition?
Is there anything I shouldn’t do begore a competition?
Providing reminders and encouragement- Respect your child’s requests if she decides to be alone before competition. If they want you aid, encourage her and assist her in getting ready to perform
Focusing on competing process rather than outcome-She has command of the situation(staying relaxed, swinging smoothly or giving max effort) in the game. She may also have a talent or technique she may concentrate on.
Emphasize effort- He may not win, but the fact that he is putting in the effort and getting up after is what matters
Focus on fun- More burnout than ever society is more connected to outcomes and winning rather than how we play the game
How can parents be generous with positive feedback?
Not enough positive feedback, adults point out their flaws but not their accomplishments. Be not too encouraging but be more deliberate about providing good comments when it’s appropriate.
How can parents focus on the lessons you can teach your kid through sports?
teach discipline, hard work, effort, accountability, perseverance in hardship, suffering, resilience and the capacity to bounce back from making errors
Your goal is to teach these lessons in a pleasant, motivating manner
What are two elements of burnout management?
Physical and psychological
What are the psychological factors of burnout?
Emotional exhaustion, lack of motivation, lost interest and engagement, apathy or sadness
What is the physical element of burnout?
Overtraining, physical exertion and injury
Why are burnout levels increasing?
Train and compete all year with little to no break
Single sport focus at a young age
Greater demands
What are the signs of burnout?
Loss of practice interest
Expressed lack of desire to play
Not doing extras like practicing or going to the gym on their own
Athletic performance deterioration
Depression symptoms
Lack of preparation
Not wanting to talk about sports as much
Frequent ager, rage, and irritability
How can parents help burnout?
Talk about their reason to stay in sport before and after each season-Is she into it? Good at practice and games?
Ask if she is all right- show concern don’s worry about putting anything into their head by questioning. She’ll appreciate your concern
Sport psychologist- Determine burnout, advise you more direct methods to communicate with assisting your child
Continue to enhance and love your child inconditionally- adore her reguardless of sport passion, talent, or motivation.
Few days break after each season
Support social activities- Contact with friends and non-sport activities, movies, family trips, or summer camp
Join other sports if interested
How can parents talk to their children if they want to quit?
Be there for youer child so they can make the best decision possible
Explore best decision
Listen, don’t judge
Pay attention and ask why- Did something happen or considered for some time?
If you do not agree or understand their reasoning, what they say is true for them, you should accept that
Make sure they do not quit because they are anxious (bad player, not getting along with teammates) or scared (dread conditioning or physical or emotional pain
Break or quit for good?- May just switch sports or join a new club if bored, talk again on what they are thinking and feeling
Help them find another activity, but don’t let them have too much free time or no outside interests
Find the right time
Off season-notify it to a coach and then he can replace your child before next season
In season- Reasons for quitting, understanding and that she must honor her commitment to the coach and team.
How can parent cheer on their children the right way?
Cheer, don’t yell. Instead of yelling, screaming, or criticizing your child, the coaches, or the refs, your goal should be to applaud the team and your child’s accomplishment. If you are disappointed with your child’s performance, remain silent.
Cheering is enjoyable. Could you consider cheerleaders to help you in recalling the difference between cheering and screaming? They smile and encourage
Follow the 24 hour rule
Before yelling at your child, coach, another parent, or an official, wait 24 hours before expressing your worries. If mad at child, have a constructive conversation
The only time you should intervene is when your child’s saflety is at risk. Even then, keep your emotions in check so that your comments will have a beneficial impact
Let the coach, coach- You may disagree on how they manage the team, but respect that they are the coaches. If you have issues, discuss it at the right location and timre, in private and when you are not upset
Be positive and have fun- Child may play better and relax if you have fun in the stands, plus, they will deal with loss better because he realize its not the end of the world
Don’t play the blame game- Don’t blame the individual athlete, yours or someone else’s for their defeat
Teach, don’t lecture- Take advantage of teachable moments, the goal is to educate, not lecture
