Working with Working with Parents in Sport has been refreshing and genuinely transformative for staff at Southampton Football Club. The three workshops delivered during CPD events (Building Positive Relationships with Your Players’ Parents, Parental Engagement- Having Difficult and Crucial Conversations, and Working with Gen Z & Generation Alpha for High Performance) have challenged, supported and had lasting impact on how our staff engage with parents, communicate in challenging moments, and connect with young players across our pathway.
Gordon Maclelland and Sarah Murray have an outstanding ability to make complex topics feel accessible, and their insight, expertise and passion shines through in every workshop. Their depth of knowledge combined with an engaging, relatable delivery style has made each topic highly relevant and inspiring. Feedback from attendees has been very positive with many sharing they have felt more confident and equipped with practical strategies, to better nurture relationships with parents to enhance the environment for both players and staff.
I highly recommend Working with Parents in Sport to any organisation seeking to elevate their approaches and practice when working with parents and players.
was last modified: February 27th, 2026 by Gordon MacLellandSteve King Coach Development Manager, Southampton Football Club February 27, 2026
