Choosing a Coach for your Kid

THE CONTEXT:

As a parent—what should I look for in a coach for my kid?

Sadly, we live in a time where parents have to arrange and often pay—a lot of money—for their child to be involved in sport. In our day, we simply met at the local playground towing bats, balls, gloves and sticks where a pickup game of our choosing soon followed—and we biked on our own the get there! Today—not so much. Many parents have to rely on community leagues to create opportunities for their children to not only get enough exercise, but also experience the beneficial life-lessons that can be garnered through sport.

Whether you’re a parent whose child is simply looking for something to do after school or you have the next Wayne Gretzky or Christine Sinclair living in your home, there’s one factor that’s constant—a coach.

WHERE TO BEGIN:

Given the power of influence that many coaches have over their athletes, it’s imperative that we as parents do our due-diligence when selecting who’s going to be mentoring our child—especially given those impressionable years.

When parents have asked me about selecting a coach for their children, it’s interesting that they often preface their question with, “We’re just looking for a fun and positive experience—we’re not looking to go to the Olympics, or anything!”

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