As a sports parent today we spend an awful lot of time in the car driving our kids to their practices. If you have more than one child participating in sport, chances are most nights of the week are spent in the gym or at the field. A question I get asked frequently is: How much of the practice should I watch?

Is it okay to watch every minute of the practice and keep an eye on what my child is doing? Should I be making sure the coach is adequately teaching the game and running a well-organized practice? Is it better to drop them off and go run some errands? Should I read a book or take a walk?

No one is sure what they should be doing.

Iâ??ll share the pros and cons on both sides of the debate, give you my opinion, and let you determine what course of action is right for you and your child. Keep in mind that I am talking about youth basketball here, not high school varsity practices. There should be no need for you to attend a high school practice.

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