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[quote=Anonymous]This may seem ridiculous, but if the sideline is an unusually difficult place for you, maybe try this routine:

As soon as you wake up on game day, say a prayer or the secular equivalent to whatever authority feels powerful to you, whether it’s Mother Nature or God or the universe. In the prayer, you simply say that you turn everything over to the Father of Light for this day. You are placing all of your cares and worries and fears into his hands, and you are giving up control.

Prior to the game, completely avoid caffeine and sugar. Do a cardio workout for 45 minutes.

At the field, whenever you feel upset or sense that you’re getting too involved emotionally in what’s happening during the game, look up at the sky and tell yourself this: “There are thousands of games just like this going on all over the world. Kids are playing sports on fields in Africa and Ireland and Texas and Brazil. This is just one game, and it doesn’t matter at all.” Then try to imagine what the kids in other places are doing at that moment as they also play soccer.

If you can't help it, and you start yelling or getting into a confrontation with the officials or other parents, stop yourself by saying "No, no, no" to yourself, under your breath. Then turn around and walk away from the field. Watch the rest of the game at a distance.

Finally, if you do yell, it's not the end of the world. Think about how it's not important for you to be perfect, but just to do your best under trying circumstances. Think about doing a little better next time.[/quote]

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