Every sport – in every nation – talks about the phenomenon of the sport “drop out rate”, i.e. the rate at which…

Undoubtedly as a parent the ability to say the right thing at the right time is a valuable skill and is not…

We’ve all heard the “eight glasses a day” to help stay hydrated. We all lead different lifestyles and can often forget to…

For parents and children to fully enjoy and gain the most from a positive sporting experience, there are a number of key…

Disclaimer: I am writing this, not as a disgruntled coach tired of the “pain-in-the-butt” parents, but as a person who has witnessed…

As a parent you need to understand and help your children understand what ‘talent’ is and how they can become good at…

Many of you may have heard these terms used in the business world  or more recently in the world of sport when…

Your child’s relationship with their coach or coaches are one of the most important relationships that they have in their young lives. …

Why do some child athletes avoid challenges and suffer when faced with adversity, while others thrive and set new personal records of…

Most young athletes perform best when they are relaxed and happy. This is something that you can influence as a parent. Of…