10 Things You should Always Say to Your Child as Volleyball Parents
Anyone can support a team that is winning – it takes no courage. But to stand behind a team and to defend a team when it is down and really needs you, that takes a lot of courage.
Bart Starr
Source: Strength and Power Volleyball.
As parents, your role in the overall development of your child’s most areas is significant. Playing a sport is no exception to that.
Volleyball is such an emotions oriented sport and your contribution as volleyball parents is invaluable to make your child one of the best players in the team.
One of the ways you can start building your child’s confidence is to say positive things to them. In this post, I’ll discuss all about the things you should always say to your child as volleyball parents.
Let’s get started!
Did you know? The modern volleyball was first designed in 1900. Before that, basket ball and later, its bladder was used to play the sport. Both basket ball and its bladder were pretty slow to move in the air and they felt heavy for the players. So lighter balls were designed and introduced in 1900.
Things You should Always Say to Your Child as Volleyball Parents
I’m Proud of You
There’s no doubt that it’s a profoundly powerful statement. It is definitely not a cliché and it makes a whole lot of difference in a child’s confidence.
When you say it regularly, it builds positivity in your child. Also, when your child knows that you are proud about them, it surely increases their self-esteem and faith in their ability considerably.
Having confidence and faith in a player’s ability is critical to succeed in playing any sport and in a fast-paced sport like volleyball, these 2 characteristics are essential.
Having said that, here’s a list of situations in which you can use this statement.
- Whenever you are acknowledging your child’s efforts and achievements.
- If you want to increase their confidence, encourage positive mindset and ease the nerves of the occasion.
- Emphasizing the hard work and dedication they put in developing their overall skills to play volleyball.
Enjoy the Game and Have Fun
Enjoying the game is the cornerstone for success in many team sports and volleyball is no exception to that. Playing a sport for fun in the initial days surely develops a love for it within your child.
I strongly believe that when they enjoy playing volleyball and have fun in the process, the chances of succeeding in it is pretty high. This is applicable for other sports as well.
Here are the steps you can take to instill this belief in your child.
- Remind your child that volleyball is about enjoying the sport. When they do so, victory and success will naturally come to them.
- Encourage them to have fun and embrace the experience. It’ll in turn develop their skills for the sport.
- Help them understand that winning and losing are part of playing sports. Ask them to shift the focus from winning to personal growth and enjoyment in the initial days.
I Believe in You
Just like the statement I am proud of you, I believe in you is a powerful confidence inducer. When it comes out of a child’s parent, it can make a significant difference for sure.
It is such a wonderful statement to ease nerves, so don’t forget to say it during the difficult situations of a match.
You can also ask your child to repeat this statement whenever they feel nervous while playing.
Here are some other situations that I believe in you can be an appropriate statement to use.
- Expressing your belief in your child’s abilities and potential.
- Building their self-esteem and encouraging them to believe in themselves.
- Motivating them to go beyond their limits and striving for improvement in all areas of playing volleyball.
It’s Okay to Make Mistakes
Making mistakes is part of life and playing sports isn’t exempted from that. Mistakes help us to learn our lessons and not repeat it the next time.
This is true for playing any sport.
Instead of expecting errorless performance, here’s what you can do to help your child play volleyball effectively.
- Normalize mistakes as part and parcel of the learning process in playing sports. Provide examples of repeated mistakes and urge them to try avoiding it as much as they can.
- Encourage resilience and a growth mindset after committing a mistake. Help them to take the lessons from it and move on.
- Make them understand the importance of learning from avoidable/unavoidable mistakes and bouncing back from them.
I’m Here to Support You
Do you know what’s more important for a child to succeed in volleyball from their parents?
It is your presence and support. Your support as volleyball parents makes a whole lot of difference.
When you assure that you are present for supporting them throughout their endeavors in volleyball, it shows in every aspect. From their performance to overall confidence, your support is crucial.
- Reassure your child that you are there to support them, win or loss in a match/tournament.
- Ensure to provide a safe space for them to express their thoughts and feelings.
- Offer guidance, encouragement, and a listening ear whenever needed.
Have You Asked Your Coach?
This is such an important question to ask your child. Whenever they tell you anything related to their team and ask for your suggestion, make sure that you use this question to learn about the situation.
You can always share your opinion about a situation related to the team, but make sure that they ask tips from their team coach too.
- Encourage your child to seek guidance from the coach about their overall performance in a match/tournament.
- Teach them the importance of respecting and trusting their coach’s expertise and decisions.
Apart from that, you can promote independence and problem-solving skills. This will be helpful for your child during the crunch situations of a match.
Remember to be a Good Teammate
This is a very important thing you should say to your child as volleyball parents. Being a good team mate is very important for the success of the team.
Volleyball is a team sport and everyone needs to contribute for winning a match/tournament. Also, being a good team mate gets the trust of everyone in the team.
It’ll also enable your child to build lifelong friendships.
Here’s what you can do to make your child a best team mate.
- Highlight the significance/importance of teamwork and sportsmanship with examples.
- Encourage positive interactions with teammates and spread positivity around the group.
- Teach your child to be supportive, inclusive and encouraging within the team environment.
Focus on the Process, Not Just the Outcome
As a volleyball player, it’s natural for your child to focus only on outcomes. This might look helpful in the beginning but for the long run, it isn’t going to be useful for them. Focusing only on outcomes won’t be helpful for their overall development as a volleyball player.
You got to make your child understand that focusing on process aids in achieving the outcome pretty easily.
- Encourage your child to value the learning and personal growth that comes with focusing on the process.
- Emphasize the importance of effort, improvement, and skill development for achieving the desired outcomes.
- Encourage your child to shift the focus from solely winning or losing to continuous progress. This’ll enable your child to take the pressure of achieving the outcomes and focus on the present moment of a match.
Take Care of Your Body and Prioritize Rest
As a volleyball player, it’s easy for your child to keep playing and practicing during the off season. So many factors contribute to that.
But an important thing young athletes fail to understand is that rest and recovery to the body is key for maintaining optimum performance season after season. No doubt that volleyball is a demanding sport both physically and mentally, so resting and taking care of their body is crucial to get themselves fresh and ready for the next season.
Here are some things you can do to promote rest and recovery for your child’s body.
- Educate your child about the importance of proper nutrition, hydration, rest and recovery for their body.
- Encourage them to listen to their body and take necessary rest when needed during the volleyball off season.
- Emphasize the role of self-care in maintaining physical fitness and mental well-being.
Don’t Forget to Celebrate the Successes of Others
It is easy and natural for your child to celebrate their own success in playing volleyball.
But they may not have any idea of what it means to celebrate the successes of others.
It feels incredible and celebrating other’s success builds a strong relationship and trust among their team members.
Here’s what you can do as volleyball parents.
- Teach your child the importance of appreciating and celebrating the achievements and successes of their teammates and opponents.
- Instill values of the true sportsmanship and respect for others’ accomplishments.
When your child starts celebrating the success of others, it fosters a positive and supportive team environment.
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What are the 2 Statements that a Volleyball Player Needs to Hear from their Parents Consistently in Your Opinion?
I believe in you and enjoy the game and have fun are the most important statements that a volleyball player needs to hear from their parents consistently in my opinion. It gives them strength and confidence knowing that their parents are supportive and encouraging. Believe me, it is invaluable.
What’s the Favorite Statement for You from This List?
All the statements in this post are fantastic for volleyball players but my favorite is, “I am proud of you.”
It feels awesome for a volleyball player to hear this from their parents and it improves their self-esteem multifold.
What are the Common Characteristics of Successful Volleyball Parents?
In my experience, the common characteristics that makes successful volleyball parents are pretty straightforward. They will be encouraging, supportive and empower their child to play volleyball without much interference.
Conclusion
As I’ve mentioned earlier, these statements are powerful and has the ability to push your child to reach great heights in volleyball.
I really hope that you now have a clear idea on the things you should always say to your child as volleyball parents.
Which are the statements you liked the most?
Share away in the comments section below!
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As a volleyball parent, this blog post really resonated with me. It’s so important to provide encouragement and support to our children as they navigate the world of sports. These 10 things are great reminders of how to positively impact our child’s experience in volleyball. Thank you for sharing these important insights!
Hi Nicole, thanks for your encouraging words. Glad you found this post helpful. Very happy to know that you are also a volleyball parent.
Totally agree. Mainly with the statement “go out there and have fun”. Having fun is more important than winning. It is so important for the little people to be comfortable. And they will be good at what ever they enjoy!
Hi Monica, thank you so very much! Yes, when the parents support, their child will excell in whatever sport they like!
There are a lot of amazing things there every child should hear growing up!
Especially loved “Focus on the Process, Not Just the Outcome” – Trust the process. You are exactly where you need to be at that moment 🙂
Hi Jasmin, thank you very much!
I love this! Positive reinforcement goes a long way. My favorite saying in this post is “focus on the process not the outcome” and “celebrate the successes of others”. Every parent needs to read this post!
Hi Karen Kasberg, thanks for your encouraging comment. Glad you found this post helpful for volleyball parents!
Emphasizing effort matters. These kids are putting in a lot to get results and the hard work is just as important as being in the games.
Hi Rosey, thanks for your compassionate comment. I completely agree with your points.
these are all great things to hear from a parent. but love the ‘I am proud of you’. kids should hear that more often
Hi Natasha mairs, thanks for your comment. I am proud of you is a powerful statement for sure.
These are all valid lesson to teach our kids no matter their interests. This would make a great post for teaching personal development and good social interaction.
Hi Susan, thanks for your comment. So happy to hear that!
This is an excellent post, and I honestly wish more parents could see it. I’ve witnessed many parents putting too much pressure on their children in sports. I firmly believe in always supporting children and speaking positively. I completely agree with the message to “Have FUN” and “I’m Proud Of You,” which is what I always tell my own children and others.
Hi LisaLisa, thanks for your encouraging comment. I totally agree with your points. When parents support their kids in sports, they’ll sore to great heights without the added pressure.
Volleyball is a really great sport for cardio. I need to encourage my girls to play this more. This is really great advice.
Hi Melanie E, thanks for your comment. Glad you are thinking about ask your daughters to start playing volleyball.
These are some great tips! My parents were always supportive of me when it came to me playing volleyball and it does fuel extra motivation! Thanks for sharing
Hi AJ, thanks for your comment. Glad you found these tips very helpful. So happy to know that your parents were always supportive for you playing volleyball.
This is a beautiful, comprehensive list of things we should say to our children who are playing on a volleyball team. This also helps with long-lasting bonds with our children.
Hi Dana, thanks for your comment. I totally agree with your points.
My younger daughter just started playing volleyball and needs loads of encouragement. It is a hard sport but she actually chose it so I am hoping she is going to stick with it. Thanks for all the suggestions, it will help me to encourage her and we will see. Great post
Hi Monika Harrison, thanks for your comment. Very happy to know that your younger daughter started playing volleyball. Encouragement from parents goes a long way towards developing as a good player in volleyball. Convey my best wishes to her!
Yours I agree whatever we do we should enjoy and have fun. You shared some amazing tips.
Hi Khush, thanks for your comment. Glad you found the tips helpful.
Being supportive and encouraging with children in all aspects is so important
Hi Kira, thanks for your comment. I completely agree with you!
Love this post and it is perfect for anyone who’s kid is playing volleyball for sure. I always enjoyed this sport in gym class.
Hi Melissa Cushing, thanks for your comment. Glad you found the tips in this post helpful for volleyball parents. Happy to know that you enjoyed the sport during your gym classes.
It is always good to be supportive when it comes to your kids, and in the sports world. These are great things to focus on.
Hi Marysa, thanks a lot for your encouraging comment. Glad you found these things important for volleyball parents to focus on.
Spot on! As volleyball parents, nurturing confidence, fun, and resilience in our young players is paramount.
Hi Lavanda Michelle, thanks for your comment. I totally agree with your points! Those things are very important for volleyball parents to nurture in the minds of their young athletes.
Words of encouragement are so important in any sport and even off the court during those developmental years especially! Building confidence and encouraging new challenges is how you keep the momentum going!
Hi Tammy, thanks for your valuable comment. Your points are so true and I wholeheartedly agree with them!
I love how the first two are about being proud and having fun. I guess with any sport you’d worry about putting too much pressure on your kids so these are nice ones to highlight x
Hi Rhian Scammell, thanks for your thoughtful comment. Totally agree with your points! Words of encouragement is always helpful for volleyball players and if it comes from their parents, it surely takes them to greater hights!
These are great tips! As a mother of a track & field student athlete, it’s so important to be supportive & encourage your child.
Hi Jen, thanks for your thoughtful comment. Glad you found these tips helpful. So happy to know that you are a mom to a track and field student athlete. Convey my best wishes!
Great tips here for parents! I bet anyone with a child who plays volleyball will really love this! Loved reading it!
Hi adriana, thanks for your comment. Glad you found these tips helpful for volleyball parents and you enjoyed reading the post.
I love this post—super informative! It’s wonderful to see how you emphasize the emotional support parents can offer their kids in sports, especially something as dynamic as volleyball. Building confidence with positive affirmations can truly make a difference in their performance and overall enjoyment of the game. Looking forward to reading your tips on what to say to inspire and uplift young athletes!
Hi Ann, thanks for your encouraging comment. It means a lot. I totally agree with your points! It is so very important for volleyball parents to provide emotional support for their young athletes.
I’m proud of you is a big one. That’s one you say when the kids do well and ESPECIALLY when they don’t. If you don’t say anything else, say that.
Hi Ben, thanks for your comment. I totally agree with you! I am proud of you is a massive confident booster for young athletes.
This article provides such valuable advice for volleyball parents! I found the emphasis on encouragement and positive reinforcement particularly insightful. It’s crucial to support our children and help them build confidence on and off the court. Thank you for sharing these tips!
Hi Jais, thanks for your encouraging comment. Completely agree with you! Glad to know that you found the info in this post helpful for volleyball parents.
Things every parent should say to their child more like. Words of encouragement and support are so important to kids developing their skills and putting work into something they enjoy.
Hi Tammy, thanks for your comment. I totally agree with you. Words of encouragement is super important for kids.
Great tips for any parents with kids who play! I think this applies in a way for all athletic kids too!
Hi adriana, thanks for your comment. I am glad that you found the tips in this post helpful for volleyball parents and sports parents in general.
These are all great prompts to say to your kids anytime no matter what they are doing. Being supportive and letting them know no matter what you are there for them is so important
Hi Samantha Donnelly, thanks for your comment. I completely agree with your points! So true!
Nice.. good encouraging words to tell the kids ..
Hi Eshna, thank you so very much!
This is such a wonderful post! I’m not a parent yet but I find this is so incredibly helpful. It’s always great to be reminded of the powerful impact our words have on children. I love these affirming phrases – they are so encouraging and uplifting! Thank you for sharing 💗
Hi Jasmine, thanks for your encouraging words. Glad you found these statements helpful for volleyball parents.
Best Compliments to boost the confidence of our kids and to build sportsmanship.
Hi Laib, thanks a lot!
It is important to be supportive of your kids no matter what sport they do. This is all great advice.
Hi Melanie E, thanks for your comment. Glad you found these tips helpful.
This is a helpful post for volleyball parents. It’s so important to encourage your children in any endeavour they choose. Your tips are always appreciated.
Hi Lisa, thanks for your encouraging comment. Glad you found the tips in this post helpful for volleyball parents.
I loooooooove these so much…I believe in you, I am proud of you, these words make magic for sure. Great idea.
Hi karen, thanks for your cheerful comment. I totally agree with you! Those 2 statements can have super positive impact in the minds of young athletes.
Encouragement and making sure they are having fun means so much to children. Telling them you are proud of them and that you just want them to do their best is definitely the way to go.
Hi Yeah Lifestyle, thanks for your comment. I 100% agree with your point! Encouragement from parents mean a lot to kids.
Cute! Positive reassuring phrases can help esp. in stressful times
Hi Mow Debnath, thanks for your comment. I completely agree with you!
Your words really do encourage and effect children! Thank you for sharing these phrases and their importance.
Hi Jupiter Hadley, thanks so much!
“Have fun” and “I’m proud of you” are the two best things you could ever say to a kid in any sport. Sports can be so stressful. We should always be sources of calm and comfort to our child athletes.
Hi Beth, thanks for your thoughtful comment. Glad you found the statements in the post helpful. I completely agree with you. Sports can be stressful at times and parents could be the calming influence for young athletes.