Research

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…

The following research article has been taken from the work of Dr Camilla Knight who gives us some very valuable tips in…

This study examined the effectiveness of an evidence-based sport parent education programme designed to meet the stage-specific needs of British tennis parents.…

The purpose of this study was to explore the influences on parental involvement in youth sport. Specifically, this study sought to address…

The aim of this research paper is to further the understanding of why parents increasingly engage with organised youth sports, and stay…

Watching a child compete in youth sports can be an extremely stressful experience for parents.  The emotional bond between parent and child,…

The so-called “athletic triangle,” consisting of coach, athlete, and parent is a natural element of the social system comprising youth sports. With…

This study assessed the frequency of good and poor sport behaviors as perceived by young athletes, parents, and coaches. A secondary goal…