LaVoi remarks on sport parents in Star Tribune

LaVoiN-2010Dr. Nicole M. LaVoi, teaching faculty in the School of Kinesiology and associate director of the Tucker Center, describes the role of a sports parent in, “Don’t drop this ball: the plight of the totally uncoordinated sports parent,” an article in the Star Tribune.
In the article LaVoi gives insight to the uncoordinated sports parent on how to support their young athlete even if they did not excel in athletics. She explains that when children believe their parents view them as skillful athletes they are more likely to stay positive and participate in that activity as they develop. Dr. LaVoi further explains that it is critical for parents to give unconditional support to their child and not critique aspects of the game.