Parent Expectations

Be positive with your athlete. Let them know that you are proud they are part of the team. Track & Field is a difficult sport that requires a great deal of personal discipline. The more positive support, the better.

 

Encourage your athlete to follow all training expectations. Help your child develop healthy training habits and a good work ethic. Once they join the team, it is important that they commit for the duration of the season.

 

Emphasize the importance of well-balances meals and regular sleep patterns. These are habits that can be difficult for a teenager but have a very real effect on their performance in the classroom as well as on the playing field.

 

Allow your athlete to perform and progress at a level consistent with his or her ability. While the team is dedicated to training every individual, athletes mature at different ages and some are more gifted than others. What is important is that they work to be the best they can be.

 

Encourage resilience and persistence in your child. Track & Field is a great place to learn about long-term commitment and overcoming difficulty. Most athletes that contribute to a 6A Track Program develop over years of hard work. If they stick with it, they will see the benefit.

 

Promote a positive spirit of competition. Cheer for your athlete, but applaud the success of teammates and even opponents as well. When everyone is at their best, they push each other to excel. An athlete that challenges him or herself to push their own boundaries will have more success than those that are preoccupied with how they compare to others or wish others ill.

 

Insist on positive behavior in school and a high level of performance in the classroom. To be an athlete is to hold high expectations for one’s self in all areas of one’s life. High expectations in one facet of your child’s life carry over to other areas.

 

Be an avid booster. Your backing of school activities will improve your child’s high school experience. Help support the team, coaches, and athletes in whatever way you are able.

 

Help your athlete attend practices, meets, and team events. It is necessary that athletes avoid missing practice and meets whenever possible. Stress the importance of commitment.

 

Help students keep jobs, cars, and social lives in proper perspective. Every teenager deserves to extend his or her education with extracurricular activities and be part of something special. An over emphasis on money, material things, and social status can distract from your child taking advantage of what a team sport has to offer.

 

Remind your athlete that Track & Field is a team sport. It is easy to forget that this is not just an individual sport. The greater good of the team is always a consideration, and the most valuable athletes understand that.

 

Support that coaching staff and remain professional. The ENTF coaching staff is committed to training every individual athlete to the best of our ability. A parent’s backing is important for an athlete to believe in giving their all into our training program. If you have a question or concern, please remain professional and speak to us directly at an appropriate time.