Cheer
Cheer for effort and for the whole team, and leave the coaching to the coach.
Parent Resources · Calgary
Being a Supportive Volleyball Parent in Calgary
How to cheer from the stands, when to approach the coach, and how to keep the sport good for your child’s confidence.
Your Role
Supporting From the Sidelines and Talking With Coaches
Every role is clear: coaches coach, athletes play, referees officiate and parents support. Athletes play more freely when each person stays in their lane.
Respect the officials
Plenty of referees are teenagers still learning the job. Any questions go through the coach, never to the referee.
Wait a day
Keep worries about playing time or team selection until the next day, then email or book a call; never bring them to the bench.
The drive home
Try opening with “I love watching you play,” and let your athlete choose whether to talk about the match.
Raising a concern with the coach
- Your athlete goes first: teenagers grow a lot by speaking to the coach on their own.
- Still need to talk? Wait a day, then email the coach or ask to meet.
- Still not sorted? Contact the club at hello@skylinevc.ca.
- Raise safety or conduct concerns straight away, any time (see Safe Sport).
Mind. Body. Spirit.
Confidence, Wellbeing and Sportsmanship for Young Players
Skyline coaches train the mind along with the body. Players grow confident when they know mistakes are part of learning; too much pressure, comparing them with others and an overfull schedule wear that confidence down.
Building confidence
- Praise effort and good decisions, not only points
- Treat errors as normal and move on to the next ball
- Let your athlete choose their own goals
Signs of burnout
- Dreading practice, or feeling unwell before games
- Sleep, mood or marks changing
- No longer enjoying the game the way they did
Sportsmanship
- Applauding opponents and officials after every match, whatever the score
- Respect for referees, opponents and teammates
- Clapping for good plays by either team
Programs
Volleyball Camps and Programs in Calgary
From drop-in open gyms to summer day camps and position training, there is a Skyline program for every young player.
