Cheering Section

Problems on the Sideline

The Shrieker

The shrieker is the super positive one. Shriekers get so excited they will yell out every time their child even gets close to the ball. They cheer so much the kids’ get embarrassed. It’s important for those who get overly excited to learn how to balance their enthusiasm.

The Screamer

Screamers see all the negative things on the field. Everything is going wrong and they yell constantly. They yell at the players, the referee, passing cars and birds. The screamer focuses on the negative and is often verbally abusive to the players. The screamer must learn how to see the positive things in the game and make an effort to ignore the mistakes.

Sideline Coach

The sideline coach is a parent who actually yells out complex instructions to the players. It’s not a good idea, no matter how correct the comments are. A coach may have a plan or be working on specific tactics and it can be confusing for kids to hear two different things. The sideline coach needs to focus on encouragement and let the coach do his job.