It’s all about communication, as Nick and Jason are joined by Wes Otsuki to discuss how soccer coaches can build trust with parents and foster a collaborative atmosphere in youth sports. How vulnerable should coaches be as they share who they are with their players and parents? How should coaches go about setting expectations around winning games, especially for new teams? How do you handle parents who aren’t contributing to a positive learning environment? What about parents who have specific requests? The guys also address managing sideline behavior. We’d love to hear your experiences so email us at YouthSoccerJourney@gmail.com.

Keywords: youth soccer, parent relationships, communication, coaching, player development, youth sports, team values, expectations, positive environment, sideline behavior