Parent Resources

The Volleyball Parent’s Role

Sideline behaviour, talking to the coach, and supporting your child’s confidence and mental health.

Your role

Sideline behaviour and talking to your child’s coach

Coaches coach, athletes play, referees officiate, and parents cheer. When everyone keeps their role, kids play more freely.

Cheer for effort and the whole team. Leave instructions to the coach.

Many referees are teenagers learning too. Concerns go to the coach, not the official.

Raise playing-time or selection concerns by email or a booked call the next day, not at the bench.

Try "I love watching you play." Let your child start the conversation about the game.

How to talk to your child's coach

Start with your child: athletes 13 and older should first speak to the coach themselves.
Then email the coach or book a time. Keep a parent copied on any message to an athlete.
If it is not resolved, contact the program director at hello@visioneliteacademy.org.
For safety or conduct concerns, use the Complaint Protocol at any time.

Mind and character

Sport builds confidence when kids feel safe to make mistakes. Pressure, comparison and too much volleyball can do the opposite.

Search programs in Winnipeg, Calgary, Edmonton, Fraser Valley and Montréal, or ask a coach.