Here’s a great list for you and your child athlete as the track season begins.
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Child’s Pre-Season Checklist
Name ________________________ Sport ____________________Date _________________________Think about why you want to play a sport this season. Put a X next to the 3 most important reasons, then put a “1″ next to your most important reason, a “2″ next to the 2nd most important reason, and a “3″ next to the 3rd.
_____ I want to be a part of a team
_____ I want to be with my friends
_____ I want to make new friends
_____ I don’t have any special reason, I just want to try it
_____ I want to improve my skills
_____ I want to learn new skills
_____ I want to have fun
_____ I want to do it for the excitement
_____ I want to get some exercise
_____ I want to get in shape
_____ I want to compete against others
_____ I want to be challenged
_____ I want to win
_____ I want to become a champion
_____ I want to be popular
_____ I want to please my parents
Parent’s Pre-Season Checklist
Name: ______________________________
Sport: ______________________________
Date: ______________________________
Reflect on why you want your child to play this particular sport this season. Put a ? next to the 3 most important reasons. Then, rank those 3 reason 1, 2, 3 putting a 1 next to your most important reason, a 2 next to the 2nd most important reason, and so on. Compare your choices with your child’s and with your spouse / partner’s.
Discuss openly, and with respect and curiosity, any differences that come up.
_____ I want my child to have a team experience
_____ I want my child to be with their friends
_____ I want my child to make new friends through the sport
_____ I want my child to improve their skills
_____ I want my child to learn new skills
_____ I want my child to have fun
_____ I want my child to have excitement
_____ I want my child to get some exercise
_____ I want my child to get in shape
_____ I want my child to compete against others
_____ I want my child to be challenged
_____ I want my child to learn to deal with losing
_____ I want my child to win
_____ I want my child to develop self-confidence
_____ I want my child to become a champion
_____ I want my child to be popular
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