Sports teams and other activity groups depend largely on the support of parent volunteers.  Besides acting as instructors and supervisors, parents can be team managers, coordinators, fundraisers, registration, event, promotion and communications volunteers.  In our 14 years of parenting of 3 kids in a multitude of sports, my husband and I have filled many of these roles at various times.  Most of these functions require little if any expertise in the sport or activity itself.  Unfortunately, parents can get caught up in trying to help and end up doing more harm than good. The following may help:

Supporting Your Child

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