Parent Resources
Everything you need to understand your role as a soccer parent and support your child's development.
Welcome
Welcome to the BYSA Parent Education Corner
In this section you will find videos and articles that will help you understand your role as a parent on the sidelines and help support your child's development as a soccer player and as a person.
What is ECYSA?
ECYSA stands for Essex County Youth Soccer Association. Two Grade 3–4 teams (one for each gender) and all Grade 5–6 and Grade 7–8 teams participate in 'Travel' soccer through ECYSA. Players in these age groups can expect to compete against similarly-skilled children from towns around Essex and Middlesex Counties.
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BYSA makes scholarships available for players with financial hardships. Please contact us for more information about applying for financial assistance.
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We do not currently offer discounts for multiple children registering, but financial assistance may be available if needed. Please contact us for more information about applying for financial assistance.
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Sideline Guidance
Being a Great Soccer Parent
Your presence on the sideline matters. This video is a great place to start.
What kids want from you
- Cheer for the whole team, not just your child
- Let the coaches coach — your child hears two voices at once
- Celebrate effort and attitude, not just goals scored
- Stay positive after mistakes; kids read your body language
- Ask "Did you have fun?" after the game, not "Why didn't you score?"
What to avoid on the sideline
- Shouting instructions during play — it breaks a player's concentration
- Questioning referee decisions aloud — it models poor sportsmanship
- Comparing your child to teammates
- Pressuring kids to play through pain or illness
- Discussing team selection or playing time loudly at games