Football Parent

You are the most important person in the
development of your child. In the early years,
as a football parent you have a significant role
in stimulating interest, encouraging involvement
and fostering a love of football.

As a football parent, you are:

ROLE MODEL MUM DAD
Children mimic their parent’s behaviours –
ensure they mimic your good behaviours!

TAXI DRIVER
Show support to your child by watching and
supporting them rather than just dropping / picking
them up.

FIRST AIDER
Bumps & bruises happen in football; your job is
to make the pain go away with affection for your
child.

CHEF
Helping your child do their best by ensuring they
are fully fuelled and ready to go!
...and of course the most important role

HEAD CHEERLEADER!
Although it seems a good idea to shout instructions
from the sidelines, these can often be more of
a distraction than a help. These instructions
interfere with coach to player and player to player
interactions, and more importantly, your child’s
ability to think for themselves!

Why keep your child involved in football?

For most children in Scotland, football plays a huge part in their
lives, it can do them a lot of good, give them a sense of belonging,
build character, self esteem and encourage good health.

Research has shown that children who stay involved with football in a positive environment will:

Build self confidence

Stay fit and healthy 

Develop self discipline

Learn to set targets

Become better team players

Cope with failure and bounce back

Handle criticism

As a Football parent, what a fantastic opportunity you have to make a
real difference in your child’s life!

Become a Positive Parenting Ambassador

WIN AT ALL COSTS MENTALITY !
Winning a game of football is important. However as a parent
you must ensure that you see the bigger picture. Your child will
be a winner when you see success as winning through effort
in everything they do.

When parents, teachers, coaches and others work together
reinforcing the same key principles, we will create a positive
learning environment which will help all young people become:

Successful Learners

Confident Individuals

Responsible Citizens

Effective Contributors

FOOTBALL PARENT