Parenting Young People in Competitive Sport
Season 1 Episode 2 · Jan 08, 2025, 09:51 AM
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In the second of our podcasts on parental involvement, we take a deep dive into what it's like parenting young athletes who compete in competitive sport and how safeguarding is paramount.
Mel, a former Information Officer, is joined by Jen and Lisa, two sports parents whose young athletes compete at a high level.
We'll be hearing about:
- the reality of being a sport parent for higher performance young athletes
the competitive sport community - the importance of parental support in sport clubs and organisations
- parent/coach trust
- choosing the right club for your young athlete
- parental behaviour at matches and how it's managed
💬Featuring:
- Mel Addams – Safeguarding Information Officer
- Jen and Lisa – Sports mums of 5 young people (ages 7 to 11) involved in competitive sport
💻Make sure you visit the website for the latest information and guidance about safeguarding in sport
