What should you expect?
- A safeguarding policy is in place
- To know the Club Welfare Officer
- That the coach is appropriately qualified, vetted and has signed the Declaration of Intention
- That sessions are properly supervised
- That sessions follow the LTPD
- That sessions focus on skill development and participation
Parents Role
- Check out the club
- Sign Parental Consent
- Adhere to Code of Conduct
- Be prepared to help out
- Ask about the coaches
- Watch the sessions – observe that your child is enjoying themselves
- Review at their pace
- Mini – skill development and multi-sport participation
Player Centered
- Fun, multi-sport, non-threatening but challenging
- Research & Youth Consultation
- Player centered coach
- Parents provide opportunities
- LTPD
- Manage Expectations
Benefits of ‘Play’
- Does not hinder elite sports participation
- Linked to longer sports career
- ‘Deliberate Play’ in early years builds confidence and intrinsic motivation
- Builds confidence to continue in sport or play at recreational level
- Adolescents – physical, cognitive, social, emotional skills
Remember
They are
- Not the Irish team
- Over eager to please
- Developing
You are
- Their Role Model
- Their Support
It’s their game – not yours - play your part
Useful Club Info
- Club Welfare:
- http://mubarnhall.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/MU-Barnhall-Welfare-policy.pdf
- CWO - BILLY GOODBURN - 087-126-5542
- cwo@mubarnhall.com