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Addressing the Parents at the Tryouts
It is important to keep a good line of communication open with the parents. This is especially important with the younger youth football players. I have never been accused or criticized for too much communication. You want to make a great first impression the first time you address the parents as a whole.
I let my assistant coaches and tryout helpers start the youth football drills while I address the parents. I introduce myself and let them know that then can ask any questions. I do give them some guidelines on when I am available to answer their questions. I usually tell them I am available one hour before the practice starts or immediately after the practice. I ask that they please do not interrupt the practice unless it is an emergency.
I have been in charge of the younger seven through nine year olds, first year youth football tackle players. I have been coached the select “A” team, but I am in charge of making sure the evaluations are fair and accurate. I also make sure the balances of players are divided evenly among the remaining teams.
I explain to the parents my goal is to make sure each player is placed on the correct level based on his individual talent and current skill level. I let them know the evaluations and tryouts, will be fair and since I do not have a child there will be no favoritism.
I give a brief summary of what we will be doing over the first week. I let them know it is youth football evaluation, so there will be minimal coaching. I let them know we will be explaining all directions in detail, but we are trying too get a fair evaluation on each player.
As the head coach of a youth football team you need to make a good first impression and keep the line of communications open the entire year.
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