Parents/Spectators have a great influence on children's enjoyment and success in football. All children play football because they first and foremost love the game - it's fun. It is important to remember that however good a child becomes at football within your club it is important to reinforce the message to parents/spectators that positive encouragement will contribute to:

Children enjoying football.
A sense of personal achievement.
Self-esteem.
Improving the child's skills and techniques.
A parent's/spectator's expectations and attitudes have a significant bearing on a child's attitude towards:
Other players
Officials
Managers
Spectators
The S.Y.F.C asks all parents/spectators within the club and visiting to always be positive and encouraging towards all of the children and not just their own.The S.Y.F.C asks all parents/spectators to:
Applaud the opposition as well as your own team
Avoid coaching the child during the game.
Not to shout and scream
Respect the referee's decision
Give attention to each of the children involved in football not just the most talented
Give encouragement to everyone to participate in football.