🏀 winter School Holidays Are Coming! Let’s Lead with Presence, Not Pressure 💬❤️
As the school holidays approach in Inner West Sydney, there’s a buzz in the air — holiday camps, end-of-term games, and maybe even a well-earned family break 🌞✈️
At One Thru Five Basketball, we love seeing young players hit the court during the break — but we also know it can be a lot for families juggling work, schedules, and emotions 🧠💼
That’s why we’re sharing this friendly reminder for all of us:
💡 Be present. Stay respectful. Support the game — and each other.
👨👩👧👦 Be Present With Your Child, Not Just Busy With Their Schedule
It’s easy to get caught up in the hustle — drop-offs, pick-ups, gear bags, snacks, bookings. But what kids really remember isn’t how many camps they did… it’s how we showed up for them 💛
Being present looks like:
👏 Cheering for their effort, not just their points
🧘 Taking a breath before reacting to a missed shot or turnover
🚗 Keeping the car ride home positive — no post-game press conference! 😅
A child who feels supported will always outperform a child who feels pressured.
❌ Coaches or Referees are not punching bags for the sidelines
We’ve all been there — a missed call, a sub you don’t agree with, a rough game. But here’s the truth: yelling at coaches or referees never helps. And worse, it teaches kids the wrong lessons 📉
Let’s be real: our coaches are giving up their own family time to help yours 🙏
And most of our referees? They’re teens learning on the job — not NBA refs (yet!) ⚖️
Let’s commit to:
🤝 Letting coaches coach
🙌 Letting referees ref
👦👧 Letting kids play
💬 Bringing feedback at the right time, not from the sideline
We’re building a culture of respect and positivity — and that starts with us adults 👊
🏕️ Holiday Camps Are About Growth, Not Perfection
Our school holiday camps are designed to build skills, confidence, and friendships — not create overnight superstars 💫
Kids will:
Try new things 💥
Make mistakes 😬
Get better step by step 🔁
And most importantly — have fun 😄🎉
So let’s keep the focus on learning, effort, and enjoyment 🧡
✅ This Holiday Season, Let’s Model the Right Stuff
The best role models aren’t the loudest — they’re the ones who:
👂 Listen
💬 Encourage
🧠 Stay calm
❤️ Show empathy
🤗 Celebrate every player
Basketball is more than just a sport — it’s a chance to build resilience, community, and lifelong values. Let’s use these holidays to reinforce those lessons.
👉 Ready to book in after school basketball after these school holidays? Spots are filling fast! Head to onethrufive.com.au/book-now-1 to secure your place 🎯
And next time you're watching your child play — breathe, smile, and enjoy the moment. Because they’re watching you, too 👀💕
