Parent meeting

[TimTaylor]

I second what BBJ said - and also wish you good luck!

Having coached CYO GS/MS for 10 years before putting the stripes back on, I know what you're up against. In my experience the majority of the parents were fine, it was only a few that got out of control - usually the ones that thought they knew more about the rules than they really did.

We held a mandatory pre-season parents meeting (if at least one parent doesn't attend, your kid won't play). These some things that I used to emphasize - hope you find them useful:
1. Strong committment to ASEP philosophy - kids first, winning second
2. Be positive - make it fun.
3. Your kids will emulate your example, so set a good one. Remember that comments you might get away with as a spectator will get them penalized as a participant.

Good luck!