Wong, Edward.

New Rules for Soccer Parents: 1) No Yelling. 2) No Hitting Ref.. / Edward Wong. - New York Times, 2001. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Article 50. Institutions, 1522-3256; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2002. Originally Published: New Rules for Soccer Parents: 1) No Yelling. 2) No Hitting Ref., May 6, 2001; pp. 1+.

"Mr. Lazarevic, a 32-year-old middle school science teacher who now coaches several sports, is among thousands of referees who have left high school and youth sports in recent years because of poor sportsmanship on the part of spectators...But that is only one of many results of what players, coaches, scholars and sports psychologists say is a rising tide of misbehavior." (NEW YORK TIMES) This article examines how harsh and sometimes violent criticism, often by parents and coaches, has resulted in many referees leaving youth sports.

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Coaches (Athletics)
Parents.
School sports.
Sports for children.
Sports officiating.
Sportsmanship.

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