Parent Newsletter January 2011

January 2011

This newsletter is published & distributed by US Lacrosse as a resource for parents of US Lacrosse members.

Reduce the Sports Stress Over the Holiday
Written by Jim Thompson, Founder and Executive Director of the Positive Coaching Alliance, Intro by Sara Noon.

It’s the holiday season, and we are all running around like crazy people. But even with all of the shopping and festivities, we cannot forget how to be a positive sports parent. Over the holidays, there are plenty of games and tournaments, so take a moment to remind yourself about how to best support your child during this hectic holiday season. The following five "quick tips" are adapted from Jim Thompson’s book, Positive Sports Parenting. Just read the headlines of the "quick tips" and apply them to all aspects of maintaining your sanity during the holiday season!

Fill our kids' emotional tanks – our kids feel the pressure we are under during the holidays, keep positive!
Help our kids learn from their mistakes
Focus on their effort – particularly during exams!
Emphasize the positive
Take five deep breaths before you criticize – this is particularly important during the holiday season when the stress level is higher!

ASK THE EXPERT

Ask the Expert had the opportunity to sit down and talk coaching, parenting, and lacrosse with Don Zimmerman, Head Men’s Lacrosse Coach at UMBC.

QUESTION:
1. You are in the unique position of coaching your own son at the Division I level, what are the challenges and rewards as a parent coach?

ANSWER:
There are many rewards to coaching my son. First and foremost is the fact that I have the opportunity to see him on a regular basis during his college years. In most situations, when a child goes away to college, there isn't a lot of time to spend together except for holidays. With all the scheduled activities associated with lacrosse at the Division I level, there isn't a day that goes by when I do not see my son, which is a good thing.
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LAX WORLD OFFER
Just in time for the holidays, Lax World and US Lacrosse are teaming up to make lacrosse more affordable for members! US Lacrosse members now receive $25 off of their first purchase of $75 or more at laxworld.com. Members will also receive 10% off all purchases made at laxworld.com. For more information, visit the MVP page.

Stay tuned for more exclusive offers from US Lacrosse!

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