IIII thinks of the playing field as a classroom and respects it;

IIII makes only positive, encouraging comments to the players on both teams;

IIII remembers that making mistakes is part of the learning process; doesn't criticize;

IIII discusses any concerns away from the players and, in particular, away from his child;

IIII respects the officials;

IIII focuses on fun and participation rather than winning and losing;

IIII asks his child if he had fun, and why or why not;

IIII controls her emotions;

IIII gets interested in his child's sport;

IIII learns the rules of his child's sport;

IIII makes every effort to get his child to practice on time;

IIII reinforces the coach's instructions when practicing with his child at home;

IIII knows that positive reinforcement is the key to improvement;

IIII doesn't undermine team morale;

IIII lets the coach know if his child will be missing a practice or game;

IIII picks his child up promptly after practices and games;

IIII refrains from tobacco or alcohol use at all youth sports events;

IIII participates in team activities.