How Do You Ensure Equal Treatment Among Boy And Girl Soccer Players?
More than 40 percent of youth soccer players are girls. It is important to treat them the same as the boys. Insist on equality. Girls should not be considered “girl soccer players” but just “soccer players.” Watch the coaching. Coaches should be as appropriately tough and demanding on girl players as they are on boys. Watch the refereeing. Some referees work girls’ games differently than boys’ – anything from taking more breaks for infractions to stopping at quarters when they don’t for boys. Speak to your coach or your league if you notice inconsistencies in officiating. Watch boys’ games to get an idea of how male players are treated. Encourage equality by countering the behavior of other parents.
