Resources for Parents

Parents play an important role in a child's athletic development. Please see the following links as resources for parents of athletes:

Each year USSA Sport Education hosts a web presentation for USSA parents covering topics such as long-term athlete development and parenting for success in skiing and snowboarding. View the recorded version and download the presentation here.

Schools and teachers will be advocates for your young athlete.  This document is an example of how to "pave the way" for a great student - teacher partnership.

Letter to Teachers (Microsoft Word)

An informative look at helping your child enjoy sports.

Sport Parent Survival Guide

Few youth sports programs are successful without the support of parents. These guidelines are for concerned parents who are striving to support their young athletes.

Guidelines for Supportive Parents

Building parent partnerships is an essential component of healthy youth sport programming.

Building Partnerships with Parents

Five First Day Tips for Coaches

Five First Day Tips for Parents

Help your child succeed in skiing or snowboarding by becoming a better sports parent using the Successful Sports Parenting CD. This resource includes many helpful documents, athlete, coach and parent interviews, and presentations to maximize your relationship with your child, their coach and their club for sporting enjoyment and performance.  This CD and many other resources for athletes and their families are available at the USSA Education Shop.