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Parent Involvement
The role of parents in youth sports is multifaceted and extends far beyond cheering from the sidelines. Parents serve as mentors, role models, and advocates, shaping the sports experiences and life trajectories of their young athletes. By fostering a positive and supportive environment, promoting a love for the game, and instilling valuable life skills, parents contribute significantly to the holistic development of their children.
As young athletes navigate the challenges and triumphs of youth sports, the guidance, encouragement, and understanding provided by their parents become the cornerstone of a meaningful and transformative journey. In recognizing and embracing this pivotal role, parents lay the foundation for their children to not only succeed in sports but also thrive as resilient, confident, and well-rounded individuals.
Recognizing the balance between involvement and over-involvement is crucial for parents in youth sports. While active support is essential, there comes a point where stepping back and allowing the child to take ownership of their sports journey is equally important. This transition encourages independence, self-motivation, and a sense of responsibility for one’s actions and decisions.
credit: The Crucial Role of Parents in Youth Sports: Nurturing Champions On and Off the Field by Fran Harris
Useful Information:
Softball Age Chart
Which division is my player eligible to play for?
Softball Bat Buyers Guide
Not sure what bat to purchase for your Softball Player? Click here for all you need to know to help in your decision making.
Baseball Age Chart
Which division is my player eligible to play for?
Baseball Bat Buyers Guide
Not sure what bat to purchase for your Baseball Player? Click here for all you need to know to help in your decision making.
USA Baseball Pitch Smart
Safe Pitching Guidelines
Approved Baseball & Softball Bats
Information on which bats are Cal-Ripken/Babe Ruth League Approved?
Glove Information
Not sure what size glove your baseball or softball player should be using? Click here for info on how to choose the perfect glove!
Starting in 2025 we will ONLY be allowing up to 4 volunteers per team. A Manager (Head Coach), Assistant Coach and 2 Team Parents (1 to do the score book and one to make sure the players are ready and cheering on their team). These volunteers will be the ONLY Adults, aside from the umpires, to step onto the field or into the dugout/bench area during the game.
Click HERE if you would like more information and if you would like to volunteer for one of these positions.
Parent Certification (Not mandatory but useful!)
The USA BASEBALL Parent Certification program is designed to enhance parent education and training with a focus on understanding how to recognize and respond to misconduct, the fundamentals of the American Development Model, arm safety for pitchers, and maximizing your child's experience in baseball.
Components of Parent Certification:
- Abuse Awareness for Adults Course
- ADM for Parents Course
- Introduction to Pitch Smart Course
- The Play Ball Parent Course
Click here for course! (You will need to register and set up an account with USA Baseball however the course is free!)
PARENTS AND ATHLETES
Parents and athletes need to manage their SportsEngine accounts to ensure they get the most out of their Chair City Baseball and Softball experience during each sporting season. With their accounts properly configured, athletes and their families will receive communications according to their preferences and be able to complete registrations more efficiently. SportsEngine has created a Team Management Guide for Parents and Athletes that will help our members with frequently asked questions about our website and mobile app.
Here is your quick start guide to creating an account and using the SportsEngine platform as an athlete or parent.
STAY CONNECTED TO YOUR TEAM
Keep connected to your team(s). Get schedules and team updates for every athlete in the house, plus a way to message other members on your team and a way to give coaches a heads up about practice. Enjoy unlimited access to scores & stats, photo/video sharing, and more.
ESSENTIAL PARENT HOW-TO'S
In many instances, more than one parent or guardian needs to be in the loop with a child's sports life. Using the mobile app, you can add additional guardians to an account. Guardians can 1) View games and events 2) RSVP to games and events 3) Send and receive messages to coaches and team members 4) participate in team chat
Once you've created your account, add your mobile phone so you can receive text messages from your team manager or coach.
Now that you have your mobile phone on your account, make sure you enable text messaging and any other notifications.
Following a Team on the SportsEngine Mobile App
Are you a family friend, grandparent or fan that wants to follow a specific team on the SportsEngine platform? Here is a quick guide to follow teams on the mobile app.
Do you need a second parent, other family member or nanny to get messages about schedule changes or game times? Add a second email address to forward all communications.
Do you need to send a question to your team manager or another parent about a ride? Follow these instructions on how to send messages using the mobile app.
Coaches and team managers need to know if you are going to able to attend a game or practice. You can easily RSVP using the mobile application.
Team Management Guide for Parents & Athletes
Is your team using SportsEngine Team Management to manage RSVPs, schedules, and communication? This article will provide you with everything you need to know for a successful season!
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