CBYSA Parent Class Questions

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Parent Class Questions

Please answer the following questions and click on the submit button. Your answers will then be sent to the appropriate person in order for your child's coach to receive your child's player card. Thank you, CBYSA.

1. Dr. Shane Murphy asks the question, "Is your child old enough for YOU to participate in youth sports?" Why is it important to suppress our emotions at a youth sporting event?

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2. List 3 reasons players play:




3. What is the number one reason players quit?

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4. List two traits of Under 6 age players:



5. What is one of the challenges for U6 players?

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6. At what age group are children generally able to play the ball out of the air?

Select an age group:
Under 6 years old

6 to 8 years old

8 to 10 years old

10 to 12 years old

12 to 14 years old



7. Which age group is egocentric yet psychologically fragile?

Select an age group:
Under 6 years old

6 to 8 years old

8 to 10 years old

10 to 12 years old

12 to 14 years old



8. Which age group starts to "practice"?

Select an age group:
Under 6 years old

6 to 8 years old

8 to 10 years old

10 to 12 years old

12 to 14 years old



9. At what age group are children normally ready for the "tactical" side of the game?

Select an age group:
Under 6 years old

6 to 8 years old

8 to 10 years old

10 to 12 years old

12 to 14 years old



10. Why is it important for children to participate in multiple sports and activities rather than just soccer?

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11. List 3 things soccer parents need:




12. When would be a good time to meet with a coach about a concern?

a. Never

b. Right after a game

c. Right before practice

d. At a mutually arranged time



13. Why is it true that many things shouted from the sideline come across as negative even if what we say is positive?

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14. List 3 things you can do to model sportsmanship for the children and other parents:




15. One of the slides (Game Day) suggests that we think of the soccer field as a playground and not as a sports venue. What do they mean by that?

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16. What is a good question to ask your child after a game?

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17. What is the main goal of a referee?

a. the safety of the players

b. to make the game fun for the players

c. to earn extra money for an X-Box

d. to look good in the uniform



18. The performance level of many players degrades when parents start yelling at referees. Why is that?

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Your Child's Player Information:

Today's Date

Parent(s) Name

Child 1: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Age Group:

Child 1: Team Name and Coach's Name

Child 2: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Age Group:

Child 2: Team Name and Coach's Name

Child 3: First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth

Age Group:

Child 3: Team Name and Coach's Name

Child 4: First Name, Last Name, and Date of Birth

Age Group:

Child 4: Team Name and Coach's Name


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If you need to register more than four children for the parent/player class, please contact Helena at phone: 328-8038 or email: nene4046@yahoo.com. Thank you, CBYSA

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