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Home of the Mavericks!
Martin County West, a consolidated district comprised of the former Sherburn-Dunnell, Trimont and Welcome School Districts, was established in 1988.
Black and Blue -- Minnesota Rouser
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Comments from the Coaches and Athletic Director
As the winter sports seasons are nearing the midway point and we are approaching playoffs we would like to share an article that was published in Fairmont Medical Center's Hometown Health publication written by Mark Anderson, Ph.D. It is a good reminder for all of us on the perspective we should take in regard to watching our children in sporting activities.
"Parents in the stands: Focus on fun in your kids' sports activities"
Ask parents what they hope their kids will experience in school sports, and you'll hear similar answers. For example, parents might want their kids to have fun, make friends or enjoy the competition. But without realizing it, some parents communicate another message entirely – that they care more about performance than having fun.
"Parents have a great opportunity to positively influence their kids' enjoyment of sports," says Mark Anderson, Ph.D., a psychologist at Fairmont Medical Center. But sometimes it's hard for parents to know how much to encourage and when to let up. Below, Dr. Anderson shares several tips to help parents strike the right balance – so that sports are enjoyable for the whole family.
Focus on fun. It's easier than you think to create a negative tone by analyzing your athlete's performance on the field, even if the goal is to help your child improve. Instead, focus on whether your child enjoyed the game. It's more important to your child to feel cared about, so find a way to celebrate afterward – win, lose or draw.
Try not to coach from the sidelines. Even though parents think they're helping, most kids report that it's a distraction to hear a parent yelling out instructions during a game. And if you disagree with a coaching decision, vent to your spouse or a friend, and then move on. Remember that, usually, conflicts between the athlete and coach should be handled by the athlete, not the parent.
Stay away from rewards. It seems to make sense that promising a reward, like money or a gift after winning a game, will encourage kids to do better. But, in fact, a reward system can diminish your child's enjoyment of the sport. When the rewards dry up, so can your child's interest in playing.
Provide choices and find a balance. Activities are a great way to teach responsibility and commitment, but it's a good idea to let kids have a major role in choosing where to join in. Then, if your child comes home from practice consistently unhappy and wanting to quit, have a conversation about any concerns and how to address them.
Have realistic expectations. If your child shows talent, it's easy for parents to start dreaming of what he or she can achieve. Just remember that even talented athletes rarely get college scholarships. If you have expectations for your child to seek an elusive scholarship, you risk turning the joy of sports into another chore – not to mention causing worry, undue pressure and fear of failure.
Keep sports in perspective. Be thankful that your child is healthy and has the opportunity to compete. Although sports participation can teach important life skills, sports aren't everything. Remember to be attentive to your child's progress and accomplishments in other areas, too, and you'll be planting seeds for success
Reprinted from Hometown Health with permission from Fairmont Medical Center – Mayo Health System.
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Character Education for K-12 for February
Honesty – being truthful to yourself and others regardless of the situation
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Upcoming Events
Feb -MCW Swimming Pool CLOSED
Feb 15-CLASSES In session–MAKE-UP DAY
Feb 24 -Mid-Quarter
March 1 -K-12 P/T Confer 4-8 PM@ sites
March 5 - HS English Fundraiser Drawing
March 8 - FFA banquet 6:00 PM
March 26 - End of 3rd Quarter
March 31-CLASSES IN SESSION–MAKE-UP DAY
April 1-CLASSES IN SESSION–MAKE-UP DAY
April 2 -No School
May 31 - Memorial Day
June 6 - Graduation
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Independent School District No. 2448 does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex or disability.
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