Yes school work is always the priority over sports. My son plays popwarner football from August till November and he knows that when school starts he has to come straight home and do his homework, get a snack then practice. Whatever homework he did n't finish has to be done when he comes through the door from practice if his grades start to slip I pull him from games but will still make him practice and go and watch his teammates play. When basketball starts he has to come home after practice and start his homework within 45 minutes and complete it that night, and once again if the grades slip he cannot play at all.

Ok. So your kids play sports and of course go to school. Here is how you handle it: School work as soon as you get home. Then you have to check homework and if they have "assignment books" Then go through that and check what they were supposed to do and make them show you that it is done. Then you can go do sports. Make sure you check their grades. If grades start dropping or they are making bad grades, then you need to make them stop sports until grades come back up. That is how we handle things in my family anyways, because we all play different sports and everyone makes good grades. If their grades get down below c's or are really low c's, then you need to yank out sports.

just do your work before sports

you say school first sports second if school work isnt done then they dont get to play sports

You do your school work the sports is the reward, but my coach said you cant go to practoce if homework isnt finished and if we have below a C we miss a tournament. School is more important than sports and coaches should recognize and achnoledge that

If the child can't dedicate themselves to school how are they going to dedicate to sports. School is leader to great sports.

if ur son really loves sports he will find a way to dedicate him self to school....im a stright A student and Avg 600 in baseball...my Dad and Mom dont even ask me if my homework is done cause ( i) make sure it done before i go to play... im on a travil team and the town team...its not up to the parents to worry about it.. its the kid who has to know that school comes first... My parents Job is just to drive me to school and the games

Dirk, I really like your answer. It seems you are a very hard worker, but your parents inspired that drive and dedication you have. They just don't drive you where ever you need to go they put the drive in you. Sounds like you have great parents also. You keep on drivin' dude and you will go far....

My kid is starting in the 5th grade and his homework is getting to the point where I am having to look up the answers. He's going to have to start doing it himself this year.

Plan daily and weekly schedules, menus and budgets well in advance; and stick to them.

Budget the largest blocks of free time for homework.

Keep clipboards, calculators and writing materials in vehicles to get extra homework done.

Maintain discipline and routines.

Treat each weekday as a careful cycle of classes, homework, practice, hygene and meals.

Save the weekends and non-practice days for recovery, relaxation and recreation.

Reward your scholar athletes with hugs, kisses and thanks; everyday.

that same thing is happening 2 me 2

Have a plan of action. put a schedule up so the family can see it. stay consistant with your plan. Manage your time wisely. time management is the key. good luck Coach. Mitchell

Sport should be a reward for doing good at school or at least trying your best. Do a week and a month plan in advance so that you know where you stand and learn how to say no. Dito Diogenes , that is what I normally do using GMAIL Calendar.

Good Luck.

First year doing football . I will plan make sure grades and conduct are where it should be and make sure my child is eating well and getting enough sleep.

IN my house its get homework done first then sports!!

Go to school first and after school they can go to their sport practice and that's how you help school and sports stay together

So good luck with the school and sports

goo luck you will ned it

I agree that school is the priority, but since they've made a commitment to a team that's important as well. I have 4 kids involved with sports. We typically take the one night that we don't have anything going on and dedicate it to getting most homework done. Also, because we're on the go so much, I tell my kids to keep whatever reading material they have, in the car. That way they're getting work done on the run.

Here are 3 tips for balancing the two.

Number 1: Never spend too much time in sports. Many athletes practice all afternoon after school, every day, cutting into homework and study time. Instead of using all your time practicing, finish your homework, review the day's lessons, and take another look at tomorrow's assignments to make sure you've got everything covered. Many athletes put off homework until the last minute, when they arrive home, tired and hungry after hours of football or basketball practice. Postponing homework is the foundation for falling behind. Finish homework first thing before or after practice.

Number 2: Always pay attention in class. Students who are involved in extra curricular activities often daydream about games or doze from being tired. There is a time for everything, so during school hours, remember to focus completely on schoolwork. This will help because when doing your homework later, you'll understand it better than if you weren't paying attention in class. When at study hall, skim a lesson. When you have free time, take a few notes. You don't have to study all the time, but the more you do, the better off you'll be. You will play better knowing that your grades are going well, and your coach may be able to help get a tutor or suggest a mentor. Coaches love it when players are good students.

Number 3: Know when to quit. This may seem harsh, but if you simply can't keep up in both sports and school, stick with school. Sports can come later. School is long term. Sports aren't. It is well known that good-paying jobs are becoming harder to find. You need an education at just about everywhere you apply. Take advantage of your free public education. If you do drop your sport, spend the former practice time catching up in your grades, then you can join the team next year, or play for a community league later. You have the rest of your life to play a sport. Pursuing a high school diploma gets harder as you get older. Get it while you can.
If you follow these steps and apply them when necessary, your grades should go up and you'll be happier. It is always better to have a good future then a great past. Your education should always go first no matter what the circumstances. I would also recommend talking to a teacher to discuss how to balance the two. School is cool! That is why you should choose to learn first.

do homework in the car and after practice

My brother plays soccer (I didn't sign up for softball this year) and he has trouble with school work, so my mom makes it a little game. My brother is the ONLY person I know who loves school. Well, my mom found this out very early and decided that I should play "school" with him before games and practices. We sneak the homework in with the game so it gets done before we leave. If your kids don't want to play school, start a little earlier than you usually would and let them take little breaks. Sorry, Nathan, but I don't agree with the whole do it in the car thing because they are going to be rushing, so do it before practices and games. Hope this helps!

That's easy, EDUCATION WILL ALWAYS COME FIRST..POINT BLANK PERIOD... NEXT QUESTION PLEASE..

Same here, nothing is more important than school. If that is a problem for the coach, your child is on the wrong team.

That is always a tough thing to do. In my opinion school has to come first. Sports are great for the kids and teaches them alot, but when everything is said and done, education is the most important thing

All of your answers were great! Thanks Sara for posing the question.
VelliMan was 6, and in the 1st grade when he started youth football.
As a toddler we noticed that he is amazingly strong, fast, and energetic.
I wanted him to learn of the break the spirit of 'giving back'. So I turned to AMERCIAN YOUTH FOOTBALL, Vellifriend replyed back to us. Explaining why
and how to excel in life. Wait! I asked about how to execute in the classroom as well as on the field? The great game of football has all sort of life lessons imbedded deep with in. Okay, you must be a champion in school first and then a pro on the field said Vellifriend. The lesson is to execute (including homework) each lesson, one assignment at a time. With perseverence; the same on the field, on the ball, one play at a time. Parents, teach your kids especially your sons too stand up for something, so they won't fall for anything. Thanks Vellifriend! I surport Field Turf!!

Best,

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We (mom and dad) always make sure that school is #1. when I pick my 7yo son up for football practice, we do homework in the car in the parking lot of the practice field. If we drive straight to the practice after i pick him up from after school care, we have about a hour for homework. If we go home to do it, he has about 20 minutes. I sit in the back seat with him and give him guidance as needed. I tell him practice is after homework, he asked me one time, what if practice starts before I am finished, I replied once again...... Practice starts after homework. I don't allow him to hurry through and i make him check it as well. We use one of those portable desks that you can put in your lap while sitting in a chair, this works great for writing and homework.

well im a kid and to keep myself doing good in school i have homework done before i do anything else. Before i go to practice i have to have it done or else i cant go. pretty much the rules are unfun things before fun.

in my family it wasnt the homework that was the issue, it was the studying and not getting as good grades as expected during practicing long hours at night. we shuffled through it and on the one or two days we didn't have practice we studied harder and harder to succeed...

in our family homework is a issue with my brother and my little sister and its harder for him to sit there and do it

I'm our family I don't do homework I leave it blank and my mom and dad dont even care

No sports without finishing the homework.

School work has always been the priority. We didn't care when it was done (before or after practices) as long as it was done. Now with the demanding schedule of St Anthony basketball open gym year round during the off season twice a week, weight lifting and conditioning there is very little free time for much else. It's a sacrifice that is made by the child if he/she seriously wants to pursue sports. Only day off in season is Christmas. When the season ends AAU starts and school is reduced to practically 4 days a week due to the extensive travel. Take your school books with you and study during trips. We've found that when time is limited - the focus increased and grades improved.

i go home do homework then sports then whatever else i can do and my parents think with my little sister we have to give her treats for everything she gets right. we listen to are parents and they undersatnd if we dont get it done....... :)

usually my parents make take extra time after i come from practice to do my school work consedering i do seasonal sports

whell,usually my parents jast,we go shopping or jast go out side.and i think u should try to go,like to camps and staph!!!

and homework is not an problemo in our family because we,whell........ i dotn realy know my broder dosnt want to do homework so we jast leave it like that and the teachers deal with that and i do my homework by my salf!!!

At my house it is homework and grades before sports but if your having trouble getting them to school and sports get in a carpul with your kids friends.

homework first than sports 2 me

Homework first sports 2nd.