ARVONNE Parent Playbook
Is your child doing too much?
Use this 10-minute check-in to help your family think about training load, recovery, enjoyment, communication, and fit before the next season.
Pause. Ask. Plan.
Why this check-in matters
Youth sports can build confidence, friendships, and healthy routines, but busy seasons can also make it difficult to see the full picture. Use this guide to start better conversations at home:
- Look at the whole schedule
- Listen to the athlete
- Adjust when life changes
The 10-minute parent check-in
Discuss each question together. This is a conversation starter, not a score or medical assessment.
- Is one sport taking up most of the year?
- Have training demands changed recently?
- Does the weekly sports schedule leave room for rest, school, family, and unstructured play?
- Has your child had a recent growth spurt or noticeable change in fit, coordination, or comfort?
- Does your child still look forward to participating?
- Are parents, coaches, and the athlete communicating clearly about workload and expectations?
- Does your child have a meaningful voice in training and competition decisions?
- Does every piece of gear fit correctly and allow comfortable movement?
Look at the whole week
Map the week to spot pressure points and protect space for recovery. Include school and commuting, practice, games or tournaments, other activities, sleep, rest, and unstructured time.
Reflection prompts:
- What feels crowded?
- Where is recovery time?
- What can be simplified?
Ask before you assume
- What part of your sport feels most fun right now?
- What feels hardest or most stressful?
- Do you feel you have a say in your schedule?
- Is there something you want more or less of this season?
- What would make the next month feel better?
Parent reminder: Listen first. Avoid turning the conversation into a performance review.
Build the parent-athlete-coach plan
Strong seasons start with clear conversations and shared expectations. Write down:
- What the family notices
- What the athlete wants
- Questions for the coach
- One change everyone can try
Helpful questions for the coach:
- How do you think about rest and training load?
- What should families communicate when school, sleep, or other activities become demanding?
- How can we keep expectations clear across teams?
Measure first. Choose your fit.
For the ARVONNE Youth Knee Compression Sleeve, measure the thigh 4 inches above the center of the kneecap and the calf 4 inches below it. Use a soft measuring tape against skin or thin clothing and record both measurements.
| Size | Thigh | Calf |
|---|---|---|
| Small | 12.5–14.0 in | 10.5–13.0 in |
| Medium | 13.75–16.0 in | 11.75–14.0 in |
Choose by both measurements, not age alone. If the thigh and calf point to different sizes or either measurement falls outside these ranges, contact ARVONNE before ordering rather than guessing.
View the complete measurement and fit guide
Game-day reset checklist
Gear
- Footwear and uniform
- Required protective equipment
- ARVONNE Youth Knee Compression Sleeve, if selected for the activity
- Towel and backup basics
Fuel and comfort
- Water bottle
- Planned snacks or meals
- Sunscreen and weather layers where appropriate
Logistics
- Location and arrival time confirmed
- Parking, entry details, and emergency contacts
- Post-game plan
Family reset
- Schoolwork checked
- Rest window protected
- Next-day schedule reviewed
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This guide is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. For questions about health, consult a qualified healthcare professional.