It's 2nd grade lacrosse! It was a great day and nice t-shirts! The fact that these programs can field a full team at this age is impressive. Let's see how many are still playing in High School.
I often heard don't burn them out. Don't be to strict. Don't be demanding. They will loose interest. They won't play in HS
Us coaches coach so the child will learn and love the game. And play with their friends or make new ones. The boys who get burnt out never really liked it in the first place. Or played for someone else.. Not themselves or their team. Think back to when you were little, sports was the most important thing in life. Being the fastest strongest or who could throw a football farthest, sink the most free throws or spit the furthest... was a badge of honor... As it should be.
Btw You don't want the boys who half [lacrosse] it playing HS you want them to bail by HS because you want to win.... but you are years away.
For now
Enjoy your drives to the games, find out how his week at school was. Ask did anything funny happen at school. Learn what music he likes... Share yours and play them both loud... Make a favorite sandwich... And share it. Buy that grape soda or big league chew and Make special memories with your child.
On the way home limit the critiques but be truthful... And always tell him you had fun watching them. Tell them that because when they get older they will understand when you ask.... Was that any fun for you?
Don't stress now there will be many ebbs and flows. Buckle up and enjoy the ride. But if he decides not to play in HS no worries. You got 7 yrs. before you cross that bridge.
