‘If you think you don’t need any of these… you’ve probably only been listening to one side of the conversation!’

‘This resource is fundamental for every sporting organisation that wants to develop people and avoid coaching robots.’

‘A great tool that will lead to a deeper awareness of one another. Listening and understanding each other are key skills, in not only sport but in all walks of life.’

‘Emphasises how important our behaviours and language are in shaping [our children’s] character.’

‘A must-read for any parents whose children enjoy sport, not just those pursuing professionalism.’

‘Richard’s focus on developing the character of your child, whether that be on or off the pitch, will be fundamental to fostering a relationship of honesty, warmth, and nurturance between yourself and them.’

‘All of us want the best for our own children and others we teach or coach. How we do this is not always obvious or easy – this easy to read guide opens up the potential for us to be better at supporting those children… I am off to ask the Top Trumps question to my 14-year-old son!’

‘Richard draws on his extensive experience to offer a useful primer that I know many parents and their children will value. My favourite question is No.39.’

‘A definite must-read for any sporting parent and in particular any parent coach. For me, it has been 18 years of trial and error without any framework – you have provided that in abundance.’

‘As a dad myself, this is extremely useful.’

‘The all-conquering New Zealand Rugby Union Team state, “Better People make Better All-Blacks”, and this book will help all of us parents to maximise the impact of each sporting car journey as we support the growth of our very own “Better Person”.’

‘Richard cuts through the fog to create a reflective learning and sharing toolkit that will empower parents to connect their athletes with the “bigger picture”.’

‘He delivered in the England Rugby performance pathway on a number of occasions on topics such as supporting the journey from dependence to independence, relationships with coaches, parents’ roles in a performance programme and good questions to ask around sport and in particular the games. The feedback from the parents was always very strong.’