Their knowledge and skill levels will vary. A number of the refs will be teenagers who are helping make up for the lack of adult volunteers. A number of the coaches are completely new to the game, but once again due to the lack of volunteerism, have agreed to help us out by coaching. Several of the division directors are new, and will need much cooperation since it is their first year running a league. Sports can provide you child with the opportunity to learn perseverance, teamwork, fair play, self-confidence, and determination.
Competition is healthy and instructive.
The focus of sports should be on effort, improvement in skills, and the development of courage to be able to make mistakes and recover from them. The winning team is not necessarily the one with more points. Thank you for your anticipated cooperation. I recognize that they are all volunteers doing the best they can to ensure that the game is played fairly and safely, and that the children are having a good time. I will stand at least ten feet from the sideline so I will not endanger the safety of the players or the sideline referee.