The Kids Sports Network Parent Orientation Program was created to help youth sports leagues orient and educate their parents on a variety of important issues. The program addresses the three R’s for parents. It explains their rights as youth sports parents, the league rules parents need to follow and their responsibilities as parents of young athletes. It also contains tips for being a good youth sports parent and a pledge of good conduct for each parent to sign.

KSN encourages youth leagues to allow their coaches to conduct the program at a meeting of team parents; however it can also be implemented in larger group settings conducted by league administrators.

The program consists of a 12-page pamphlet that is given to each set of parents and an 11-minute video designed to be shown to all parents assembled at a meeting of team parents. The video is hosted by Jim and Janet Sundberg, co-authors of the book "How to Win at Sports Parenting." Jim was a catcher in the major leagues for 16-years and Janet is a behavioral specialist and lecturer.

Instructions on how to conduct a parent meeting and to implement the Parent Orientation Program accompanies the materials. Also included in the materials is a Good Sports Pledge for Parents and a test to Rate Yourself as a Youth Sports Parent.

The Parent Orientation Program can also be purchased from KSN. Three kit sizes are available for youth associations. A Team Kit can also be purchased by individual coaches. To order, print out the Parent Orientation brochure and fax or mail your order.