We all like being told that we’ve done well, we’re good at something or someone believes in us. It might make us…

In May 2021, two days after celebrating her 22nd birthday with family and friends our daughter had returned to centralised GB training.…

Refereeing your own child adds a different dynamic to the normal parent-child coaching relationship. Here are five ways to be a good…

“Tonight, Matthew, I am going to be Chloe Kelly!” said my 11-year-old daughter, smashing through the sitting room door on her way…

Our partnership with British Gymnastics continues to grow and it is exciting to see the number of clubs across the UK that…

This updated resource brings together our original community recommendations alongside new additions from the last couple of years. Age guidance is given…

As a mum of two sporty boys myself, I am very familiar with the role of a parent, guardian or carer[i] in…

“Coaches, there’s a parent bothering my assistant referee. I don’t care whose parent it is. Make them stop. If you fail to…

“Gordon — what do I say to my child when they’ve had a bad game or competition?” “What do you mean, be…

Is there anything less attractive than a young person who believes they’re “entitled” or a parent who unintentionally fuels that belief in…