The 7 Golden Guidelines for Parents in SA Football. A Practical Guide to Supporting Your Child’s Journey in Soccer by Coach Nathan Paulse

Are you kicking every ball from the sideline? This guide is for you.

Being a football parent in South Africa is not easy.
The system is confusing. The pressure is real. And often, the loudest voices around the pitch come from parents — not coaches.

This short but powerful guide gives you 7 essential guidelines to support your child without adding pressure.
Created by former pro and youth coach Nathan Paulse, this guide helps you shift from emotional sideline reactions… to intentional support.

✅ Inside You’ll Learn:

• 🧠 The #1 mindset shift every SA soccer parent needs to make
• 🚫 What not to say from the touchline (and what to say instead)
• 📚 How to support growth, confidence, and long-term success
• 🎯 Why focusing on trophies is hurting your child’s development
• ❤️ How to stay emotionally balanced — for their sake and yours

👪 Who It’s For:

• Parents of aspiring soccer players (ages 8–19)
• Guardians, mentors or supportive relatives
• Youth coaches working with families
• Any parent who wants to do better but doesn’t know how