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Strategies for Education & Communicating with Parents
The document summarizes a presentation given by Dave Kapp, CMAA and Mike OrRico, Ph.D. on strategies for educating and communicating with parents. It begins with examples of violent incidents involving parents at youth sporting events. It then discusses the concepts of the over-involved parent, excitable parent, and hostile parent. The presentation advises remembering to slow down, stay open-minded, structure meetings, be prepared, and train coaches to deal with problematic parents. It concludes with contact information for the presenters.
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- 1. Strategies for Educatingand Communicating with Parents NIAAA National Conference December 2013 Anaheim, CA Dave Kapp, CMAA - Athletic Director Mike OrRico, Ph.D. - Psychologist Madison East High School Madison, WI
- 3. • In 2009an Ohio man was charged with battery, disorderly conduct, and affray after an altercation at a 12-year-old girls’ softball game. The man got into an argument with a father of a girl on the opposing team and punched him in the head.
- 4. • In 2011Pennsylvania Police were called to quell a brawl in which at least 50 parents and players were involved at the end of a football game for 11 – to 13 – year olds.
- 5. • In 2011,after a New York hockey game for 11 – and 12 – year old boys, a father struck his son’s coach in the face with two hockey sticks – bloodying the coach’s nose.
- 6. • After aCalifornia Little League game in 2009, a man coaching his son’s team beat up the manager of the opposing team. The assailant had been ejected by a 16 – year – old umpire.
- 7. • In 2011,a Pennsylvania police officer was convicted of corruption of a minor and solicitation to commit simple assault for giving $2.00 to a 10 – year – old pitcher to hit a batter with a fastball.
- 8. • In 2011,an Ohio soccer dad pleaded no contest to a charge of assault after he punched a 14 – year – old boy who had scuffled for the ball with the man’s 14 – year – old son.
- 9. • In 2011a former Nebraska corrections officer was sentenced to 30 days in jail for assaulting a 16 – year – old referee at a flag football game for six – and seven – year – old boys.
- 10. • In 2012a Florida youth baseball coach was arrested for aggravated battery after he broke an umpire’s jaw with a punch at a Police Athletic League game for high school players.
- 12. • In 2012a Wisconsin father threatened his high school AD with physical violence after being let go from his volunteer coaching position. The coach was let go for, amongst other things, a short temper.
- 13. • In 2010a Wisconsin father offered a high school AD a five-figure “donation” if the entire football staff at his school was let go.
- 14. • In 2012a Wisconsin father filed a formal complaint about his school’s AD – using legal counsel - alleging that the AD had colluded with high school coaches to affect his children’s making of sports teams’ rosters and/or being demoted from starting positions on teams.
- 16. The Over -Involved Parent • “The Over-Involved parent creates a situation in which the child is under pressure to perform for his/her parents rather than the focus being on the child’s development as an athlete and a person.”
- 17. The History ofOver - Parenting • Before the 90’s, parents believed failure was fruitful • After 1990, parents became more fearful and anxious about their child’s well-being and development • Children are viewed as little adults • Parents have more guilt • Children are viewed as more capable than parents were as children
- 18. The Over -Involved Parent • “The Over-Involved parent creates a situation in which the child is under pressure to perform for his/her parents rather than the focus being on the child’s development as an athlete and a person.”
- 19. The “Excitable” Parent •Typically supportive • Gets caught up in the moment • During competitions are loud and yell at coaches, officials, players • Overly concerned with the physical well – being of their child • Often, athletes (of these parents) will discourage their parents from coming to games or practices
- 20. The “Hostile” Parent •Controlling and confrontational • Winning and losing is primary focus • They believe the primary reason for their child to be an athlete is to win medals, gain social status, and get recognition (or become a professional athlete) • These parents have an unrealistic expectation about their child’s ability
- 21. The “Hostile” Parent •The affect on the athlete is powerful: – Athletes are under significant parental pressure – Athletes tend to argue more with coaches and officials – Athletes tend to show less effort and enjoyment during practice and training – Athletes are more likely to drop out of sports
- 23. Things to Remember/Do • • • • • • • • • Slowthings down Stay open – minded Meet face to face Structure the meeting Be prepared Don’t allow splitting Get consultation Be proactive Train coaches
- 24. Things to Remember/Do •Medication (Damitol)!
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- 26. Dave Kapp, CMAA,Athletic Director Mike OrRico, Ph. D., Psychologist Madison East High School 2222 East Washington Avenue Madison, WI 53704 dkapp@madison.k12.wi.us morrico@madison.k12.wi.us