Dear Heads of School, Principals, Athletic Directors and Coaches

One of the most challenging aspects for schools that offer athletic programs is balancing the needs and interests of parents, players, and coaches.  The dynamics and strained relationships that can exist among these three constituencies often detract meaningfully from the potential positive experience of athletics.  Through my 45 years as a coach and athletic director at both the high school and collegiate levels, I have developed a framework with specific guidelines that will help parents, players, and coaches navigate the challenges that naturally arise in athletics.  The fundamental question is:

The Athletic Trinity: Parents, Players & Coaches – Can They Co-exist?

In order for athletic teams to be successful, all three constituencies need to develop trust and understand each other.  I offer a parent seminar that is a guide for this group to work together cohesively and cooperatively.  The presentation will leave parents with approaches and techniques to assist them and their child.

In addition to the seminar, I am offering an informational book that can be purchased at a nominal cost for distribution to the parents of student athletes as an alternative or an enhancement to the seminar. The presentation and book are based on research and input from many players, coaches, parents and my experiences with my own children during my 45 years as a coach and athletic director.  Often it is productive for parents to hear some realistic facts from someone not affiliated with your school.  Contact me for more information or go to my website www.sportseducationexperience.com and together we can formulate the procedure for you to take advantage of this very unique opportunity.

Sincerely,

Jerry Hernandez – Athletic Concepts & Solutions

Coach Jerry Hernandez, M.Ed. has recently retired after teaching and coaching at the high school and college levels for 45 years.  He has been a clinician throughout southern Louisiana for many years.  His three children have been involved in sports through the collegiate level and one is currently a high school basketball coach along with many of his former players.

Presentation Topics

    • What coaches look for in athletes
    • Difficulties parents of athletes encounter
    • The conflict of PLAYING TIME
    • The ten most important things to consider as a parent
    • Parents as the most important “COACH”

Presentation Goals

  • Emphasize the importance of athletics as part of any school curriculum
  • Fashion a realistic approach to sports and competition for players, parents and coaches
  • Give parents tools to help their children get the most out of the athletic experience
  • Create a positive showcase for the school’s athletic program
  • Establish satisfied athletic alumni and enthusiastic ambassadors for the school

Testimonials

"Coach Hernandez is a dynamic speaker with important and practical advice for parents of athletes of all ages. He teaches parents how to give the right kind of guidance and support regardless of their children's athletic ability. He puts the fun back into competitive sports."
Dean and Nancy K.
Parents
"Coach Hernandez hits a home run with his talk on the Athletic Trinity. His talk comes from the heart as he draws from his of experience as a player, parent and coach to deliver a message that I believe will stimulate the hearts and minds of all involved. I encourage you not to miss out on a topic that can be a positive influence for your school and athletic program for a long time."
Monty Fontenot
Former Principal, Northlake Christian School (Covington, LA)
"Jerry Hernandez's Athletic Trinity presentation is a must for each and every parent who has children participating in interscholastic sports. Jerry gets to the bottom line of the intricacies in the coexistence of players, parents and coaches and gives parents do's and don'ts regarding their part in their children's athletic experience."
Keith Williams
Former Athletic Director, St. Mary's Hall (San Antonio, TX)
"Coach Hernandez's talk is a slam dunk! It hits the spot in understanding the role of a parent in the everyday life of young people involved in athletics. I highly recommend that every parent at your school be presented with this unique perspective. Speaking as an athletic director, this was a positive and worth while experience for our school."
Elmo Fernandez
Athletic Director, Woodlawn High School (Baton Rouge, LA)
"I thoroughly enjoyed Jerry Hernandez' recent presentation. As a parent of an athlete, I know the relationship between athlete, coach and parent is very tenuous. Coach Hernandez helped define the roles of each and gave us the mechanics to help our children deal with the disappointments and successes of competition and to help them to love their experience regardless of their talent level."
Rosemary O.
Parent