As Parents /
Spectators you a great influence on
children's enjoyment and success in
football. All children play football
because they first and foremost love the
game – it's fun.
It is important to remember that
however good a child becomes at football
within Berry Boys Youth Football club it
is important for us reinforce the message
to parents / spectators that positive
encouragement will contribute
to:
• Children
enjoying football
• A sense of personal
achievement.
• Self esteem.
• Improving the child's
skills and techniques.
A parent / spectators
expectations and attitudes have a
significant bearing on a child's attitude
towards:
• Other
players.
• Officials.
• Managers
• Spectators.
As parents /
spectators within Berry Boys Youth
Football club always ensure you are
always positive and encouraging towards
all of the children not just your
own.
We
encourage parents / spectators within
Berry Boys Youth Football
club:
• Applaud the
opposition as well as our own
teams.
• Avoid coaching the children
during the game.
• Not to shout and scream.
• Respect the referee's
decision.
• Give attention to each of
the children involved in football not
just the most talented.
• Give encouragement to
everyone to participate in
football.
Please
ensure as parents / spectators within
Berry Boys Youth Football Club you agree
and adhere to our club's Code of Conduct
and Child Protection
Policy.
25
OCTOBER 2005
