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🎯 What Kind of Soccer Parent Are You? ⚽️

  • Writer: George Calmoti
    George Calmoti
  • Jun 5
  • 1 min read

When your child steps onto the field… something shifts. Do you recognize yourself in any of these?

🔊 1. The Sideline Coach

You’re not just cheering—you’re coaching.

Every play comes with detailed instructions from the sidelines:

“Mark up!” “Pass it right!” “Not like that!”

🔁 The result? Your child hears conflicting directions—from you and the coach. It’s overwhelming and confusing.

🎉 2. The Hype Squad

“Let’s go!” 💪

“You’ve got this!” 👏

You're all in—loud, passionate, and full of energy.

But even encouragement can feel like pressure sometimes.

👁️ 3. The Chill Supporter

You watch. You smile. Maybe take a deep breath.

No yelling. No coaching. Just calm, steady support.

💡 And sometimes, that’s the most powerful kind.

🧠 Here’s the truth:

Kids thrive when things are simple.

Too many voices from the sidelines can turn fun into confusion.

✅ Sometimes, the best thing you can say... is nothing at all.

Just show up. Be present. Be proud. Be there.

❤️ Celebrate the joy of the game—not just the scoreboard.

That’s what they’ll carry with them.

And that’s what being a soccer parent is really about.

🗨️ So tell us—which type are you?

And maybe... which one do you want to be?


Parents sitting on the sidelines of a youth soccer game, with one father shouting instructions, illustrating different types of soccer parent behavior.

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