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Daddy came to my game and now he's in prison
Yes, the title is inflammatory but I need to get your attention concerning the rise of poor parental behavior and violence beginning to impact American soccer. We have all heard the case of Thomas Junta, a parent who killed an ice hockey coach during a summer shinny session. This should have been a wake up call for all parents with children in youth sport, but instead minor hockey was rocked again with another parent brawl two weeks after Junta's manslaughter conviction. The insulting part of this latter hockey melee was the coach trying to justify this action as acceptable. Well, "you can lead a horse to water but you can't make him drink", goes the saying. For some reason this hockey coach and others who like him, do not understand what is at stake. Parents, coaches, players and the game are disgraced with this kind of philosophy. Perhaps we can be a bit more proactive in the soccer world.
Dan Freigang Ph.D. is a sport scientist working with the U.S.S.F. in Sport Psychology. Dano travels the country doing clinics and workshops with clubs and individuals. Dano was an internationally ranked athlete and national team coach and he presents his skills as a unique blend of scientist and coach. He is currently in private practice and invites your comments and inquiries. Caldan@Earthlink.net (801) 392-4762.
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