Easy rules; complex roles.
If you want to work with your child on technique outside of practice, definitely talk to the coach beforehand and find out what to focus on so you are in step with the coach’s expectations.
Teaching your child a skill set that contradicts what the coaches expect just creates confusion, frustration and divided loyalty – don’t put a twelve year old in the position of deciding whether to disappoint mom/dad or the coach with performing what has been taught.
As a football coach, I’ve watched inexperienced sports parents with good intentions working with their sons before practice teaching “wrong” technique. Talk to the coach.
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