Part 2 can be found at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DKvj7_lgg9GA
Mass Youth=20
Soccer has developed and produced an outstanding video focusing on the =
issues of=20
sideline behavior of adults, and specifically on how that behavior is =
affecting=20
the retention of qualified referees. While many have talked about the =
issue of=20
adult sideline behavior, Mass Youth is the only organization to turn the =
talk=20
into a valuable tool that teams, towns, clubs and leagues can put into =
immediate=20
use to help curb unwanted noise along the sidelines.
The video =
had its=20
national debut at the US Youth Soccer Workshop in Indianapolis in 2004. =
Both=20
sessions were well-attended and the presentation of the video was=20
well-received.
"Some of my staff members saw the video and were =
very=20
impressed by the quality and content of the message. Your organization =
should be=20
very proud of the product you have put together".
- Ken Uhrich, =
President,=20
Wyoming State Soccer Association
"A lot of our Cal-North =
people...had a=20
chance to see it and tell me it is excellent. Thank you and your =
association for=20
making this contribution to youth soccer".
- John Murphy, Chairman,=20
California Youth Soccer Association -- North
Featuring actual =
game=20
footage shot during league games and at tournaments, the video shows =
adults=20
being themselves -- their comments, actions and antics along the =
sidelines. You=20
will hear referees talk about how the sideline behavior of adults affect =
them,=20
and the impact the comments can have on matches. More importantly you =
will hear=20
from the players themselves -- what they think of the comments from the=20
sidelines. Players ranging from age 11 to age 17 were interviewed and =
provide=20
suggestions. The player's comments, like those made by Jordan (age 11) =
prove to=20
be particularly insightful.
Parent behavior along the sideline =
is shown=20
in a constructive fashion. It's easy to see how involved adults become =
and how=20
easy it is to slip over the line from being supportive to being=20
critical.
The video highlights several very simple steps to =
improve the=20
situation along the sideline. We all want to ensure our children have a =
positive, fun experience playing the game. This video goes a long way to =
help=20
encourage that. The video is appropriate for viewing by coaches, players =
AND=20
parents of teams at all age groups.
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