đŻ What Kind of Soccer Parent Are You? â˝ď¸
- George Calmoti

- Jun 5
- 1 min read
When your child steps onto the field⌠something shifts. Do you recognize yourself in any of these?
đ 1. The Sideline Coach
Youâre not just cheeringâyouâre coaching.
Every play comes with detailed instructions from the sidelines:
âMark up!â âPass it right!â âNot like that!â
đ The result? Your child hears conflicting directionsâfrom you and the coach. Itâs overwhelming and confusing.
đ 2. The Hype Squad
âLetâs go!â đŞ
âYouâve got this!â đ
You're all inâloud, passionate, and full of energy.
But even encouragement can feel like pressure sometimes.
đď¸ 3. The Chill Supporter
You watch. You smile. Maybe take a deep breath.
No yelling. No coaching. Just calm, steady support.
đĄ And sometimes, thatâs the most powerful kind.
đ§ Hereâs the truth:
Kids thrive when things are simple.
Too many voices from the sidelines can turn fun into confusion.
â Sometimes, the best thing you can say... is nothing at all.
Just show up. Be present. Be proud. Be there.
â¤ď¸ Celebrate the joy of the gameânot just the scoreboard.
Thatâs what theyâll carry with them.
And thatâs what being a soccer parent is really about.
đ¨ď¸ So tell usâwhich type are you?
And maybe... which one do you want to be?

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