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Posted By: RichardDSalyer Parents Please Remember! - 03/15/13 09:26 AM
As the State Qualifying Series begins please remember to give your child a hug; and a kiss from mom is always welcomed.

A child is never too old to receive a hug from from a grumpy old coach/dad and the child will certainly appreciate it. Not all things will go as planned or expected but a child should always be able to count on the love and support of their mom and dad.

Good Luck!
Posted By: HokaheyCoach Re: Parents Please Remember! - 03/15/13 05:33 PM
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Posted By: John Taylor Re: Parents Please Remember! - 03/15/13 05:34 PM
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Posted By: Doug Vander Linden Re: Parents Please Remember! - 03/15/13 06:54 PM
Just to add to a great point:

Please REWARD the effort NOT the Results!

4 Powerful Words: I'm Proud of You!

3 More Powerful Words: I Love You!

The greatest gift you can give to your wrestler - YOUR TIME!! Be there with them on this incredible journey!! You will never regret the time you spend along the way!

Doug Vander Linden
A Wrestling Dad
Posted By: in it to win it Re: Parents Please Remember! - 03/15/13 07:32 PM
This is an excerpt taken from Responsible Sports for Parents site.

"Remember, research shows that athletes who receive positive encouragement, support and unconditional love from their parents tend to thrive."

A great website that I would encourage parents and coaches to join as it often addresses a wide variety of sports/situations/encouragement/suggestions.

Keep in mind also -- is it your child wrestling or is it you? You have "no idea" what it's like to be in their shoes or perhaps you do but they are not a mini you as much as you would like for them to be. If they give 100% Appreciate and Love that they gave 100%. Remember, "every dog has their day". (An old Cardinal euphamism).

And to that may all wrestlers wrestling this weekend TCOB!
Posted By: Rise & Shine Re: Parents Please Remember! - 03/15/13 08:58 PM
Thanks so much for sharing this. Great reminder for me.
Posted By: Dwalker Re: Parents Please Remember! - 03/16/13 02:04 AM
Thank you so much, now if all parents would read this, maybe we would see some outstanding results without all the yelling!
Posted By: elid2 Re: Parents Please Remember! - 03/16/13 10:20 AM
I hugged my kid and all he did was punch me and said get off me!
Posted By: JamyD Re: Parents Please Remember! - 03/17/13 05:51 PM
Great posts folks!!! Really, really good stuff here!!! Good luck to all.
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