At one point and time, no matter how good he or she may be, every
player will experience a bad game. As a parent or coach (or both),
how you handle the situation can have a big impact on the player.
If you are both the parent and coach, remember that during the game
you're the coach, but more importantly after the game you are a parent!
After a game, your son or daughter may need consoling and comforting,
not criticism or post-game analysis.
Your first interaction with your son or daughter will most likely
be on the ride home from the game. If you or your child is upset after
a game, it may be best to say nothing about the game on the ride home.
It's better to have a cool off period, than to say something when
emotions are high.
Remember, your player may be experiencing feelings of discouragement,
disappointment and failure. You need to boost the player's confidence
and encourage them to get back into the mix and strive for success
the next time they take the field.
Points you may want to reiterate to your player are:
