How to Handle a Parent Who Coaches from the Sidelinesparent management

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How to Handle a Parent Who Coaches from the Sidelines

You call a play, and before your players can even react, a parent on the sideline is shouting the opposite instruction. It happens on nearly every team at some point — a well-meaning mom or dad who can’t resist coaching their kid (and everyone else’s) from the fence line. It undermines your authority, confuses the … [Read More…]

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How to Keep Parents Off the Field During Practice

A parent walking onto the field to fix their kid’s grip, shout a base-running tip, or grab a stray ball can derail a practice faster than any equipment problem. It’s rarely malicious — most parents just want to help or don’t realize where the line is. But once one parent steps onto the grass, others … [Read More…]