Soccer Parenting/The Sideline Project
Harvard Soccer Club offers free access to resources from Soccer Parenting and associated The Sideline Project available here.
Soccer Parenting Organization: "What We Believe":
- A strong, supportive community of calm, like‑minded parents and coaches helps inspire players.
- Collaboration between coaches and parents—within healthy boundaries—best supports player development.
- When parents actively seek guidance on how to support their player, positive outcomes follow.
- Youth soccer parents can be powerful drivers of improving the game.
You can also take the The Sideline Project Pledge!
Additional Positive Coaching Alliance Resources for Parents
| Youth Sports Goals Worksheet | 100-point exercise to align with your child on their goals for youth sports |
| Gameday Tips | Tips for before, during, and after the game |
| Positive Sports Caregiver Pledge | Statement to confirm your positive support of your athlete, the athlete's coach, and supporting the team community |
| Positive Sports Caregiver | Overview of what it means to be a positive sports caregiver |