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Encourage your child, regardless of his or her degree of success or
level of skill
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Ensure
a balance in your student athlete's life, encouraging participation
in multiple sports and activities while placing academics first.
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Emphasize enjoyment, development of skills and team play as the
cornerstones of your child's early sports experiences while reserving
serious competition for the varsity level.
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Leave
coaching to coaches and avoid placing too much pressure on your
youngster about playing time and performance
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Be
realistic about your child's future in sports, recognizing that
only a select few earn a college scholarship, compete in the Olympics or
sign a professional contract
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Be
there when your child looks to the sidelines for a positive role
model.
GC Eagle Boosters