Does your Organization or League…

Host and require all parents to attend a pre-season parent meeting?

The best organizations and leagues also share the same message to their parents that they do with the pre-season coaches’ meeting. They don’t rely on their coaches share the goals for the season. The coaches can complement your message but they should be part of the team rather than its entirety. They need administration support. The coach and the league should display the same teamwork they want to instill in the players and parents.

Your organization and league may want to record the meeting to allow others and  those who could not attend access to the presentations. Post it on a website, Facebook page, etc. (You may want to disable comments on posts to avoid drama.)

Recommended Action Steps:

• Schedule a mandatory meeting for all parents to attend. The meeting’s primary topics should revolve around the following:
  • Organization Focus on Personal Development, then Athletic Development
  • Team and Parent Communication
  • Team and Parent Expectations
  • Shared and Common Coaching Resources
  • Volunteer Needs
• Send out a letter that outlines the content of the meeting
• Coaches should schedule a team parent meeting and send a letter to parents that includes the following:
  • Team Focus on Personal Development, then Athletic Development
  • Team and Parent Communication
  • Team and Parent Expectations
  • Shared and Common Coaching Resources
  • Volunteer Needs
• Use this meeting template and letter from our Coach’s Guide to a Winning Season