You have paid your fees, you have kitted your child out at vast expense and got them to their training session.Ā However, …
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BlogsLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late Developers
Understanding the Three Sport Drop Out Zones
Every sport ā in every nation ā talks about the phenomenon of the sport ādrop out rateā, i.e. the rate at which …
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BlogsCoaches perspectiveParents perspectiveRelationship with Coach
An Open Letter to Parents Who Find Their Own Value in Their Child’s Achievements
by JP Nerbunby JP NerbunDisclaimer: I am writing this, not as a disgruntled coach tired of the āpain-in-the-buttā parents, but as a person who has witnessed …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementMotivating children
Transactional or Transformational – What type of sporting parent do you think your child wants you to be?
Many of you may have heard these terms used in the business worldĀ or more recently in the world of sport when …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspective
How can you help your child prepare for their big sports event?
Most young athletes perform best when they are relaxed and happy. This is something that you can influence as a parent. Of …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenParents perspective
āNo Hunger in Paradiseā ā Take outs!
Having sat to watch the much acclaimed documentary ‘No Hunger in Paradise’ I felt it important that we look at what parents, …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentRelationship with Coach
A child’s final letter to his coach – How does your child’s coach behave towards your child?
Dear Coach, We need to talk. I cried in the car ride home from the game last night. Ā I let you down, …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
‘I feel safe when I climb’ – Thanks DAD for creating a wonderful environment!
Thank you to Richard Cheetham MBE who wrote this article through the eyes of his daughter to help us understand what it …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspective
At what stage does expectation exceed patience in children’s sport?
āWhat happens to us parents and coaches,ā I often get asked, āthat turns us from sensible, relaxed people to stressed out adults …
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementMotivating childrenParents perspective
Parents in Sport: Do you want to witness joy or victory?
Have you ever really thought why you like your child to be involved in sport or what your motivation is for involving …