Summary: <br> Helicopter parents area parents who take an overprotective or excessive interest in the life of their child or children according to Dictionary.com<br> Owen Iseminger works with more affluent students and parents who tend to be in this group more often. Through 8 years in this setting he has learned some tips and tricks for dealing with Helicopters.<br> <br> * Be on top of your evaluations<br> * Explain multiple possibilities and how the rehab plan will help the total body. <br> * Don’t be annoyed or upset if they want a 2nd opinion.<br> * Set them up with the best physician you can even if something minor, they expect to see the best.<br> * Win trust of other parents. They talk to each other and good gossip about you goes a long way.<br> * Make them feel like their child is important, if they feel like they are 1/100s they won’t accept that.<br> * Always stay professional<br> * Go the extra mile to update them on injuries<br> * Have coaches support, as they will go ask coach about the athletic trainer or for updates.<br> * Even if kid is not injured, have a relationship with the parent, even if it’s, just a simple hello and asking how their kid is doing.<br> <br> Contact Owen –<br><br> Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/atc_iceman">@ATC_ICEMAN<br><br> </a>Email: OwenIseminger@hotmail.com<br> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1HUh7eVqZhVj757crAG4HUnD5rKVVE7vxn1WE2Gkm4U0/edit?usp=sharing">Show Notes</a><br> <a href="https://youtu.be/vHCqYUhOziY">YouTube Video</a><br> <br>
