TeamSnap Logo
Log inFind My Team
  • Solutions
    • For Business
      For Business

      Tools for clubs, leagues, tournament organizers, and associations to run their business

      For Teams
      For Teams

      For coaches, players & fans to stay connected on our top-rated mobile app

      Promo image
      • Overview
      • Program ManagementManage all aspects of your organization
      • SponsorshipAccess our network of opportunities
      • RegistrationPayments, dues, and more
      • TournamentsBuild and manage your events
      • PaymentsA better way to manage payments
      • Website BuilderProfessional & mobile friendly sites
      • SchedulingAutomate games & practices
      • Services & SupportIndustry-leading account support
      • MessagesSimple, reliable communication
      • Get started!Chat with our team right now
  • Pricing
  • Resources
    • Community

      Our mission is to enhance the lives of kids by enabling participation in sport

        Other resources
        • Blog
        • Coaches’ Corner
        • For Business Resources
        • TeamSnap Updates
        • Help Center
        Company
        • About
        • Careers
        • Partners
    • For Brands
      • Build relationships in the moments that matter.

        Convert families into superfans with TeamSnap for brands.

          • OverviewThe #1 way to reach the Chief Household Officer
          • AudienceLearn about our audience and network
          • CapabilitiesExplore our products and measurement solutions
          • Download Media Kit

      Find My Team

      Sign upLog in
      Sign upLog in
      BlogEditorials
      • General Sports
      • Health and Safety
      • Coaching
      • for Business
      • Announcements
      Featured image: 7 Ways to Boost the Back-to-School Sports Experience

      Aug 06, 2019 • 3 min read

      7 Ways to Boost the Back-to-School Sports Experience

      /images/teamsnap-badge.png
      Janis B. Meredith

      Posted in:
      • Editorials
      • General Sports
      • Sports Parents

      For many families, back to school means back to school sports. If you’re a sports parent, here are seven ways you can help your young athlete get the most from the new school year.

      Encourage your child to play multiple sports.

      Research shows kids are better off playing multiple sports, even if they love one sport more than another. Children can stay more socially and emotionally engaged throughout the school year.

      Prioritize homework.

      It goes without saying that school work should come first, but if you also make physical activity a priority, your child will, too. In fact, exercise can help your child become more energized, and focused. Simply create boundaries to help kids stay on track with homework, making sure to work it into the schedule.

      Let coaches coach.

      Support coaches, even if you don’t agree with their strategy. Letting them do their job is part of yours as a parent.

      Find ways to help the team.

      If everyone volunteers for just one task, everything can get done. Even small things, like bringing water or orange slices can make a big difference. You’ll become a bigger part of your child’s everyday life, and as an added bonus, you’ll get to meet other parents, too.

      Set realistic goals.

      Help your child set goals at the start of each season–and make sure they’re doable. Improving specific skills are great options to shoot for, or your child could simply just strive to make a team, or aim to get in shape.

      Have your child write their goals out, and then discuss them with you and their coach. This will help fuel their desire to follow through.

      Give everyone a clean slate.

      Even though you may have heard things about coaches, kids or parents, try to wipe the slate clean at the beginning of the season. Each year is a new start, and everyone has an opportunity to improve and/or shine. Adopting this attitude will help your child do the same.

      Model a ‘team player’ attitude.

      Parents and coaches preach about the importance of athletes being team players, but the best way for kids to learn this important concept is for parents to model the behavior. How? Support other parents and your child’s coach, and if you disagree about something, agree to disagree.

       

       

      Janis Meredith is a family coach who wants to help all parents raise champions. You can find out more at rcfamilies.com.


      Download our app

      app-storegoogle-play

      Share this post


      Create Your Team Today!

      It’s Free and Free is Good!

      Sign Up Your Team!Free and Paid Plans Available
      Products
      Sports Organizations
      • Get a demo
      • Features
      • Pricing
      • Tournaments
      • FAQs
      Coaches or Team Managers
      • Features
      • Pricing
      • Tournaments
      • Get Started
      Parents or Athletes
      • Features
      • Pricing
      • Find My Team
      • Get Started
      Sports
      Sports Organizations
      • Baseball
      • Basketball
      • Football
      • Ice Hockey
      • Lacrosse
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • Volleyball
      Teams
      • Baseball
      • Basketball
      • Football
      • Ice Hockey
      • Soccer
      • Softball
      • +100s more
      Resources
      • Blog
      • Coaches’ Corner
      • Return To Play
      • For Business Resource Library
      • Skills & Drills
      • Press Releases
      • TeamSnap Updates
      • TeamSnap Help Center
      • Community
      • Why TeamSnap?
      Company
      • About
      • CareersHiring!
      • For Brands
      • Partners
      • TeamSnap API
      • Responsible Disclosure Policy
      • Youth sports team and sports org app Apple App Store Logo
      • Youth sports team and sports org app Google Play Store Logo
      • social-media-facebook
      • social-media-twitter
      • social-pinterest
      • social-instagram
      • social-video-youtube
      • professional-network-linkedin
      • social-tiktok

      TeamSnap Footer Logo

      Copyright © 2005–2025 TeamSnap, Inc.

      • Sitemap
      • Terms
      • Privacy Policy
      • California Privacy Policy
      • Your Privacy Choices