Parenting Young People in Competitive Sport

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.

• 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

• Mel Addams – CPSU Safeguarding Information Officer
• Jen and Lisa – Sports mums of 5 young people (ages 7 to 11) involved in competitive sports

• Keeping your child safe in sport - The NSPCC CPSU yearly campaign focusing on how parents can help keep sport and physical activity safe. 
• Parents in sport – Our information page for coaches and clubs which sets out advice and guidance on how to deal with parents in sport
• Information for parents The dedicated NSPCC CPSU Parents Hub designed specifically to help parents understand their role in sport and safeguarding