Words of Wisdom
Words of Wisdom for Coaches, Referees, Parents and Players
Every so often, we come across some words of wisdom which we would like to share with our coaches and referees. Here are our first two entries, on coaching little ones from Ellen Lamm, Winthrop Harbor / Zion / Beach Park, Illinois and an extraordinary and wonderful story from Rob Kerby from the Central Ozarks Soccer League in Arkansas. And, now, two stories from women referees - the first from Virginia Staabs in Tehachapi, cogent reasons why you should be a referee. . . , the second from Ann Wright Pitts on her experiences moving from sideline to the center. Cartoonist Randy Glasbergen graciously allowed us to reproduce a witty take on the parent's dilemma. Finally, some words from Region 76's Commissioner, Cliff Bochner, about "encouraging" players.
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TIPS FROM THE SOUTHEAST KICKERS: A nice page with a simplified version of the laws of the game from a club in Milwaukee and a nicely done parents' code of conduct. Bonus poem: "They Are Only Children".
AS THE SUN SETS: A straight talking pair of valedictions from Region 76 Coach Administrator Michael Sun on Parental Behavior and Coaching from the Sidelines.
WHY I CAN'T BE A REFEREE by Virginia Staabs: Click here for Virginia's "reasons".
GOING BEYOND SOCCER MOM: Here is another nice take, courtesy of MSNBC, on officiating by a Southern California soccer mom who got off her Volvo, picked up a whistle and headed for the center of the pitch.
From "Today’s Cartoon by Randy Glasbergen", posted with special permission. For many more cartoons, please visit Randy's site @ www.glasbergen.com or click on the cartoon.
Last updated February 12, 2010 at 09:22 AM