L. I Knights Sports & Athletics
Presents
Healthy Sports Parent Program
L.I. KNIGHTS SPORTS & ATHLETICS PRESENTS
HEALTHY SPORTS PARENT
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A Parent Coaching Department for Youth-Sports Families
Players have coaches. Coaches receive training. Parents deserve a coach, too.
Healthy Sports Parent is a free community education program designed to help parents confidently support their children throughout the youth-sports experience.
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COMING SOON
JOIN THE INTEREST LIST
Free for Parents and Families
Self-Paced Online Learning • Live Community Workshops • Parent Certificate
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PARENTS DESERVE SUPPORT, TOO
Parents are handed schedules, team rules, payment deadlines, and expectations—but they are rarely taught how to guide a child through the emotional realities of youth sports.
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How should a parent respond after a difficult game?
When should a concern be brought to a coach?
How can parents encourage improvement without creating pressure?
What should happen when a child is struggling with confidence, playing time, disappointment, or conflict?
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Healthy Sports Parent was created to answer those questions.
This program gives parents practical tools for communicating with coaches, supporting young athletes, managing emotions, handling difficult situations, and protecting the parent-child relationship.
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A FREE COMMUNITY PROGRAM
Every parent should have access to the tools needed to support a young athlete—regardless of income, organization, sport, or previous experience.
That is why the foundational Healthy Sports Parent program will be offered free of charge.
The program will be available to L.I. Knights families and other youth-sports parents throughout the community.
There is no charge to access the online lessons, parent resources, community workshops, or foundational Healthy Sports Parent certificate.
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HOW THE PROGRAM WORKS
LEARN ONLINE
Complete six short self-paced learning sessions through the L.I. Knights website. Each session will include a video lesson, a realistic youth-sports scenario, reflection questions, practical guidance, and a short knowledge check.
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ATTEND A LIVE WORKSHOP
Parents will have opportunities to participate in a live 60–75-minute workshop offered through L.I. Knights Sports & Athletics and participating community partners.
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PUT IT INTO PRACTICE
Each lesson concludes with one practical action parents can immediately use with their young athlete.
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EARN YOUR CERTIFICATE
Parents who complete the foundational requirements and Healthy Sports Parent Pledge will receive a certificate recognizing their commitment to creating a healthier youth-sports experience.
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THE SIX-SESSION PARENT SCHEDULE
SESSION 1
THE ROLE OF A HEALTHY SPORTS PARENT
Understand what children need from their parents before, during, and after competition. Parents will examine the difference between encouragement, instruction, pressure, and control.
Estimated online time: 15–20 minutes
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SESSION 2
COMMUNICATION THAT BUILDS CONFIDENCE
Learn how words, questions, reactions, and body language affect a young athlete’s confidence, motivation, and enjoyment.
Estimated online time: 15–20 minutes
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SESSION 3
SUPPORT WITHOUT PRESSURE
Recognize the signs of unhealthy pressure and learn how to encourage effort, improvement, resilience, and personal responsibility.
Estimated online time: 15–20 minutes
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SESSION 4
WORKING WITH COACHES
Learn when and how to communicate with a coach, how to raise a concern respectfully, and why timing, tone, and boundaries matter.
Estimated online time: 15–20 minutes
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SESSION 5
PLAYING TIME, CONFLICT, AND DISAPPOINTMENT
Develop a healthier approach to playing-time concerns, team decisions, mistakes, losses, frustration, and difficult youth-sports moments.
Estimated online time: 15–20 minutes
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SESSION 6
PROTECTING THE PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP
Learn how to make the ride home safer, recognize when a child needs space, keep sports in perspective, and ensure that the child always feels valued beyond performance.
Estimated online time: 15–20 minutes
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DESIGNED FOR REAL PARENT SCHEDULES
We understand that youth-sports families already manage practices, games, school, work, transportation, and family responsibilities.
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The online sessions can be completed at a parent’s own pace and will not require attendance on six consecutive evenings.
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Six online sessions: Approximately 15–20 minutes each
Total self-paced learning: Approximately 90–120 minutes
Live community workshop: Approximately 60–75 minutes
Final knowledge check and pledge: Approximately 10–15 minutes
Total program commitment: Approximately three hours
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WHAT PARENTS WILL LEARN
By completing Healthy Sports Parent, participants will be better prepared to:
• Encourage their child without creating unnecessary pressure
• Communicate respectfully and productively with coaches
• Respond appropriately to playing-time concerns
• Handle wins, losses, mistakes, and disappointment
• Recognize when their child needs encouragement, guidance, or space
• Manage their own emotions during competition
• Create healthier conversations on the ride home
• Protect their relationship with their child
• Model sportsmanship, accountability, and respect
• Help make youth sports safer and more positive for everyone
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LIVE COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS
Healthy Sports Parent will combine convenient online learning with meaningful live conversation.
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Workshops may be offered at:
• The L.I. Knights office
• Public libraries
• Schools and community centers
• Recreation departments
• Youth-sports organizations
• Partner facilities
• Virtual community sessions
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Live workshops allow parents to discuss realistic situations, ask questions, and learn from the experiences of other families.
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Libraries, schools, youth leagues, and community organizations interested in hosting a Healthy Sports Parent workshop are encouraged to contact us.
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FOR L.I. KNIGHTS FAMILIES
Healthy sports parenting is part of the Knights Way.
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Healthy Sports Parent will support our existing parent expectations by giving families the knowledge and tools needed to meet those expectations.
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The program is intended to create stronger communication, fewer misunderstandings, healthier sidelines, and a more positive experience for every Knights athlete.
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Participation details for L.I. Knights families will be announced before the program officially launches.
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THE HEALTHY SPORTS PARENT PLEDGE
I will remember that youth sports belong to the children.
I will support effort, growth, character, and enjoyment—not only results.
I will communicate with coaches respectfully and at the appropriate time.
I will manage my emotions and model the behavior I want young athletes to demonstrate.
I will protect my relationship with my child and make sure they always know that my support is greater than any score, statistic, roster decision, or performance.
I will help create a youth-sports environment built on respect, encouragement, accountability, and perspective.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
IS THE PROGRAM FREE?
Yes. The foundational Healthy Sports Parent program will be available free of charge to parents and families.
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DO I HAVE TO BE PART OF L.I. KNIGHTS SPORTS & ATHLETICS?
No. The community program is being developed for parents throughout Long Island, regardless of their child’s sport or organization.
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HOW LONG WILL THE PROGRAM TAKE?
The six online sessions will require approximately 90–120 minutes in total. Each individual session should take approximately 15–20 minutes.
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DO I HAVE TO COMPLETE EVERYTHING AT ONCE?
No. Parents will be able to complete the online sessions according to their own schedules.
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WILL THERE BE AN IN-PERSON OPTION?
Yes. L.I. Knights plans to offer live workshops at our office and through participating libraries and community partners.
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IS THIS PROGRAM ONLY FOR PARENTS EXPERIENCING PROBLEMS?
No. The program is for every youth-sports parent. Its purpose is to prepare families before difficult situations occur and help adults create a healthier experience from the beginning.
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WILL PARENTS RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE?
Yes. Parents who complete the foundational requirements and Parent Pledge will receive a Healthy Sports Parent certificate.
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BECOME PART OF A HEALTHIER FUTURE FOR YOUTH SPORTS
Healthy Sports Parent is coming soon.
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Join the interest list to receive program announcements, workshop dates, online course access information, and community partnership updates.
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JOIN THE INTEREST LIST
Questions or partnership inquiries:
631-982-0030
LiKnightsSports@yahoo.com
www.liksa.org
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