Since 1996, Dr. Gregory Tapson has provided on-site and in-home primary care to hundreds of Carmel, California residents. When not attending to patients or overseeing day to day operations at Cypress Ridge Skilled Nursing Facility, Dr. Gregory Tapson is a coach and enthusiastic supporter of his children’s basketball, baseball, football, and softball teams.
If done correctly, strategic parental involvement can help young children get the most out of participating in a team or school sport. Here are some tips for parents who want to actively support their young athletes.
Support the Coach - Children do best when lessons from their coaches are reinforced at home. Parents should talk to their children about their coach’s suggestions and help them make improvements based on that feedback.
Encourage Exploration - Parents can help children discover their passions by allowing them to try different sports. Since some sports are seasonal, having multiple athletic interests can help children stay active all year round and to learn a range of athletic skills.
Manage Failure - Losing can be difficult for young children to process and they may take losses personally. Parents should highlight the fun and challenging aspects of sports and minimize competitiveness.
If done correctly, strategic parental involvement can help young children get the most out of participating in a team or school sport. Here are some tips for parents who want to actively support their young athletes.
Support the Coach - Children do best when lessons from their coaches are reinforced at home. Parents should talk to their children about their coach’s suggestions and help them make improvements based on that feedback.
Encourage Exploration - Parents can help children discover their passions by allowing them to try different sports. Since some sports are seasonal, having multiple athletic interests can help children stay active all year round and to learn a range of athletic skills.
Manage Failure - Losing can be difficult for young children to process and they may take losses personally. Parents should highlight the fun and challenging aspects of sports and minimize competitiveness.
