Prevention is strongest when coaches and parents deliver consistent messages and shared expectations. Research from MADD’s Power of Parents program shows that when parents have clear, ongoing conversations about alcohol and other drugs, teens are up to 80% less likely to drink before the age of 21. Coaches are uniquely positioned to amplify those conversations by reinforcing the same messages on the field that parents share at home. Working together creates a united front where athletes hear: “Your parents and your coaches are on the same team when it comes to your safety and success.”
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Begin the meeting with a clear statement like: “Our goal this season is to create a team culture that values performance, safety, and integrity. We know that when parents and coaches reinforce the same expectations, it keeps our athletes safer and stronger.”
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