Laura H Parker

Assistant Director of Athletics for the Virginia High School League

[LoCoSports @LoCoSports]

Volleyball: 2024 @CheersSports and @LoCoSports #AllLoCo Team Selected

@RVHSRamsSports senior Brianna Holladay has been named Player of the Year. Independence head coach Haley Sutton has been named Coach of the Year.

https://t.co/9cv65GjxHl

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Sports Parent is Hard.

Raising an Athlete is Hard.

Parents: As you start this fall sports season, remember...

- What you do matters.
- What you say matters.
- How you parent matters.

As a parent, you impact the culture of the team!

Here are 5 Critical Lessons for Sports Parents:

1. It is Your Child's Experience, Not Yours! Remember that this athletic journey is your child's, not yours. Allow them to own their successes AND failures. Support them without dictating their path.

2. Have a TEAM First Focus - As much as you love your child, remember it is a TEAM sport. It's all about the team, not just your child. Teach them the value of teamwork and collective success. Show them how to sacrifice ME for WE. Celebrate their teammates' Successes!

3. Embrace the Struggle of Team Sports - Accept the struggle of team sports. Embrace the highs and lows. Help your child understand the value of perseverance and resilience. Struggles are part of growth and character development.

4. Navigate, Don't Plow - Be there for support, not to clear all obstacles. Allow them to navigate challenges and learn resilience. Being a snowplow parent denies them the chance to grow.

5. Find JOY in the Journey - Find happiness in the entire sports experience. Celebrate the small victories and lessons learned. The journey’s highs and lows are equally valuable. Teach your child to cherish every moment, win or lose.

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[Laura H Parker @LParkerVHSL]

Don't have quite the following I use to but this is so worth the listen! I know for my own kid being an AD did not always make things the easiest but I tried - never was I perfect to not talk X and O but only about work ethic, team work and leadership! https://t.co/zbggAZS9ov

[Laura H Parker @LParkerVHSL]

Day 2 at Indoor Track - ready to roll!

[Laura H Parker @LParkerVHSL]

@GuilfordCollege wondering if VB is at 6 or 7 cause live-stream says 7 but everything else 6

[Laura H Parker @LParkerVHSL]

@KhristaBrownlee This is your why!!! Incredible!!

[Laura H Parker @LParkerVHSL]

@KhristaBrownlee Keep doing your thing!! You are a shining star?

[Greg Berge @GregBerge]

Being a Sports Parent is Hard.

Be an MVP = MOST VALUABLE PARENT.

Here are 8 ways!

[Sam @ rSchoolToday @Sam_rSchool]

Thank you to the @VIAAA95 for welcoming me to present a brief overview of the @rSchoolToday Activity Scheduler to the 2023 VIAAA Summer Institute/New & Aspiring Athletic Administrators Workshop today attended by nearly 60 attendees and 20+ mentor AD's!

#NADW23
@VHSL_
@GO_VISAA

[VHSL Athletics @VHSL_]

VHSL Announces 2022-23 Spring Sportsmanship Honor Roll

[Laura H Parker @LParkerVHSL]

Amazing! I was very inspired by your talk!

[Brett Culp 🎥 @BrettCulp]

On-stage in a minute in Seattle! Choosing to keep my heart open to create a moment with everyone in the room.

[Brett Culp 🎥 @BrettCulp]

On-stage in a minute in Seattle! Choosing to keep my heart open to create a moment with everyone in the room.

[Inspirational Quotes @SeffSaid]

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[Jake von Scherrer - Educational AD / Victory Educ. @jakestouchdown]

Laura Parker of The Virginia H.S. League shares her story and Best Practices on The Educa. AD Podcast! https://t.co/go7Vpuh7pP @coach_ad @LParkerVHSL @VHSL_ @VIAAA95 @GCWHSS @JamieTallman2 @KAAA_KyAD @thegistusa @TIAAA_Ad @CIFState @GADACOACHES @IIAAA3 @IllinoisAD @MIAAAMO1

[John Ashley @YorkHSAD]

With the support of The Bay Rivers District and The @VHSL_ , The York HS Athletic Dept will host an Official's Job Fair on 6/15/23 from 6-730pm in the schools main gym. Find out what it takes to be a HS official. Great way to make a little 💰.
⚽️⚾️🥎🏀🏐🏈
@YorkFalcons