Introduction and Purpose:Considering the significant and influential role parents play in the education of their children as well as their sensitivity towards investing in their children's skill development due to their paternal and maternal instincts and the associated financial costs, it can be acknowledged that parents play a crucial role in the success of adolescent athletes despite the effective role of coaches and the availability of facilities.The present study aims to examine the role and impact of parents and media in the education of their children's football skills.
Method: The statistical population of this research was all youth players of football academies in Rasht city, and based on the prerequisites for participation in the research, 60 youth hall athletes between the ages of 12 and 14 years old were selected, who regularly practice 2-3 times a week. At least this year they were training in basic football. Athletes with their parents participated in 4 groups with a one-month protocol.. Initially, the athletes underwent a pre-test involving Ughent dribbling test. Over the subsequent four weeks, parents actively participated in their assigned groups, assuming responsibilities including control, in-person participation, and utilizing media resources. Following this intervention period, the participants underwent a post-test.
Result: The results of the present study showed that there is a significant difference in the performance of the test and re-test of the group of athletes who watched football competitions, video tutorials and football documentaries through the media at a significance level of 0.05 and they performed better than the control group and The group of athletes who saw the physical presence of their parents in competitions and trainings. Also, there is a significant difference in the performance of the test and retest of the group of athletes who had both the media and the physical presence of their parents with them at the significance level of 0.05 and they obtained better results than the others.
Conclusion: if parents allocate sufficient time according to a regular schedule for athletes to observe football matches and other mentioned activities in this realm along with adequate supervision, it could act as a complementary role to the in-person and practical teachings of football coaches that yield better results and greater progress. As a result, the mere attendance of parents at their children's training sessions and competitions is insufficient. Inadequate communication leads to outcomes contrary to what is initially expected. Collaboration between parents and coaches, with a targeted program and framework to support athletes, can lead to significant outcomes. It is crucial to emphasize the significance of future research focusing on the roles of parents and media in teaching various sports skills.