Parents / Spectators have a great influence on children's enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game - it's fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within your club it is important to reinforce the message to parents / spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:

· Children enjoying football.

· A sense of personal achievement.

· Self-esteem.

· Improving the child's skills and techniques.

A parents / spectators expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:

· Other players.

· Officials.

· Managers.

· Spectators.

Ensure that parents / spectators within your club are always positive and encouraging towards all of the children not just their own.

Encourage parents / spectators to:

· Applaud the opposition as well as your own team.

· Avoid coaching the child during the game.

· Not to shout and scream using inappropriate language.

· Respect the referee's decision.

· Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented.

Ensure that parents / spectators within your club agree and adhere to your club's Code of Conduct and Child Protection Policy.