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athlete developmental
​pathways

"The athlete is always the apex of the pyramid.
​The role of the parent and coach is to provide scaffolding and support."

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Why Your Child Plays Sports
Children have their own reasons for participating in sports and physical activities but coaches and parents are not always in harmony with their motives.
Children commonly play sports:
• to have fun.
• to experience thrills.
• to be with friends or make new friends.
​• to do something they are good at.
• to feel good about themselves.
• to feel accepted.
• to improve and learn new skills.
Before you sign up or involve your child in a sport or activity, take time to talk to your child about
his or her interests. Children are far more likely to continue in the activity if they are satisfying their own motives and have the support of their parents. They are also more likely to want to achieve excellence in competition for the same reasons.

Resources

Athletics Canada: Long Term Athlete Development Plan  
LTAD
Why Parents Encourage Sport
Parents often have their own reasons for seeing their children in sports, and problems arise when their motives conflict with those of their son
or daughter. The result can be a very negative sporting experience for the child. Some of the most common problems arise when parents:

• place too much emphasis on winning.
• push their children to specialize in one sport

too early.
• live their own dreams through their children.

The ideal situation is when your child finds intrinsic reward in participating in the activity – otherwise known as FUN!
When the emphasis shifts towards external rewards from parents (extrinsic motives) or being “pushed” to participate, children are far less likely to enjoy and continue in the activity and they become more susceptible to burnout and dropout.
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Resources

Canadian Sport for Life: Sport Parent’s Guide
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  • HOME
  • ABOUT
    • Coaching Philosophy
  • REGISTRATION
    • Athlete Handbook
  • CALENDAR
    • Practice Schedule
    • Competition Schedule
  • COMMUNITY
    • City County Championships
  • EDUCATION
    • Summit Series
    • Girls Can 2025
    • Athlete & Parent Online Education
  • OUR TEAM
    • Contact
    • Student Athletes
    • Border City AC Elite
    • Awards
  • Border City AC Wire
  • THE CITYAC SHOP
  • Media
    • Photos