ABSTRACT
This chapter is directed towards parents and emphasizes the important role they play in making sure their athletes are in positive and supportive sport programs. Parents can provide considerable support to coaches who are trying to create a caring and task-involving climate. They can play an instrumental role in promoting coaching education for all coaches. Parents can also be a huge asset by reinforcing the features of the climate that will help their athletes internalize these values (i.e., five features of a caring and task-involving climate). Finally, parents have the most impact when they provide support for all athletes, not just their own children.
