Parents Role After The Game

The development of our young players is very important to our club.
All Children in St Mary's participate in Gaelic games for a number of reasons; to have fun, to play with friends, parental encouragement, etc.

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St Mary's GAA Club facilitates this in a number of ways:

• Focus on FUN, not winning

• Provide a safe, structured and relaxed environment

• Provide skilled coaches

• Always encourage

• Be positive

• Try your best attitude​​

Do you know lack of fun, lack of perceived competence and an over-emphasis on competitive outcomes (which usually come from adults) are major reasons for dropout.

What can you do?

Be an Expert Parent

after the match

What not to say:

• Did you win?

• You played rubbish

• Why did you do that?

• You are so talented

• False praise

• You were much better then X

• It doesn’t matter

What to say:

• Did you have fun?

• How did you play?

• What did you learn?

• What would you do differently next time?

• Did you try your hardest?

• I’m proud of you

• I love you