This article by Bruce E. Brown of Proactive Coaching, titled "A Father's Promise," presents a Father's Day message on parenting an athlete. It shares excerpts from an article by college soccer coach John Keating entitled "A Father's Covenant," in which he writes fourteen public promises to his young children about how he will behave as a soccer dad as they begin their sport experience.
Introduction
We are going to take a break from the qualities of great coaches to present an insightful perspective on parenting an athlete. One of our most requested presentations is The Role of Parents In Athletics – from the perspective of the athlete.