To what extent does the pathway to senior elite success build on junior elite success? Three competition levels were considered — competing…
The objectives of this study were to [1] understand the socially constructed motives, beliefs and attitudes that lead parents to encourage children…
In this episode speaker, author and award winning educator Dr Jennifer Fraser joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss neuroscience, what we know now, …
Fun is the primary determinant of youth athletes’ continued sport participation thus, from early childhood through adolescence, positive and fun sport experiences…
Dr Camilla Knight and her research team at Swansea University have been looking into the ways that parents interact with their children…
Sports coaching and sport psychology researchers have explored the challenges for parents who undertake the role of coach. Arising from previously research…
This research study looks at the well documented coach, parent and player triangle and some strategies that may help what can be…
Special thank you to Kacey Neely for providing the research paper and the introduction below. Deselection — or being cut — from a…
Children cite ‘fun’ as the primary reason for participation in organized sport and its absence as the number one reason for youth…
The findings of this study illuminate the tensions, challenges and opportunities that new sports parents face. Parental involvement can be a good…