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10 Commandments
for Sports Parents...

In our efforts to make the Kids Tri Lemonade as kid friendly as possible, we have adopted the following 10 Commandments for Sports Parents from USA Swimming and The U.S. Ski and Snowboard Association. These are all great points to remember for all our sport parents!  Jim & Tracy

 

10 Commandments for Sport Parents

I. Thou shall not impose thy ambitions on thy child.

II. Thou shall be supportive no matter what.

III. Thou shall not coach thy child.

IV. Thou shall only have positive things to say at a competition.

V. Thou shall acknowledge thy child’s fears.

VI. Thou shall not criticize the officials.

VII. Thou shall honor thy child’s coach.

VIII. Thou shall be loyal and supportive of thy team.

IX. Thy child shall have goals besides winning.

X. Thou shall not expect thy child to become an Olympian.

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