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#500wordletter by Kate Houghton
Kate has spent years supporting childend and parents, she is a good friend to Non-Perect dad and this letter to her daughter touches on some wonderful and challenging themes for all sports parents. Enjoy. My dear Esme What words of wisdom can I share with the girl who...

#500wordletter By Baz Moffet from The Well HQ
Baz and her epic colleagues at The Well HQ are great friends to Non-Perfect dad. Their wisdom, drive and conviction is leading to massive changes for women in sport. Her letter to her children is a treat for all sporting parent parents...enjoy.To Taryn and Cooper,...
“Why would you say that!”
Let's make 2023 the year we ended our children giving us the “Why would you say that!” face? For your child it’s a tough day in the sporting arena, and their coach is in a deep and intense conversation with them. You know this is an important conversation. You see...

#500wordletter Season 2 By Richard Shorter
After asking lots of people to agonise over writing their own 500 word letter, I have decided to write to my three wonderful children about the role of character and how character and success aren't so black and whitely linked together. I hope you enjoy my letter.Dear...

#500wordletter Season 2 By Nick Cox
What inspires one of the academy managers at one the worlds most renowed football clubs to do their job. In this letter, Nick Cox beautifully outlines the impact one coach had on him and his peers, as he was growing up. Enjoy this letter. Dear Sir* I am confident that...

#500wordletter Season 2 By Craig Morris
Craig is a nationally recognised , brilliant coach and here he offers a real personal and initmate reflection on being a dad to his daughter, in a way that can be related too by any parent. Enjoy his letter. ‘Time is a game played beautifully by children’...

#500wordletter Season 2 By Tom Hartley
Tom offers us a n excellent opportunity to move past the disagreements about why my child hasn't been selected. Hope you enjoy his 500 word letter.Dear Coaches, You are doing a fantastic job. Organising your team, getting the kit ready, answering late night messages...