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My dirty little secret – sorry Grandpa!
What isn't a secret is that I give 'talks' to parents and coaches about how to work together for the best outcomes for the young people concerned. I thoroughly love standing up in front of a bunch of people: connecting, laughing, seeing the penny drop, stretching...
read moreWhat does epic parent engagement look like in the first couple of weeks of shutdown? And why does it matter?
I think schools and sports clubs have done an amazing job of getting their curriculums online to motivate children to stay engaged with their sporting and learning development. You’ve also been dealing with a vast quantity of emails and phone calls from...
read moreThe Queen’s Speech for Sporting Families
The Queen’s Speech for Sporting Families Christmas adds to every family’s balancing act. For those families with young people seeking to grow their sporting potential the challenge is even harder as expectations on athletes and family time increase as everyone wants...
read moreThe good, the bad and the ugly
The good, the bad and the ugly- A review of the parents’ meeting at an England U18 rugby development camp October 2019. The Good (part 1) Being the parent of a sporting child at any age has its challenges and opportunities. This wonderful group of parents spent over...
read moreChristmas Nutrition
Dr Debbie, an expert nutritionist, is here to give her top festive athlete food tips for parents and families. Do contact her here if she can be of use, I highly rate her. Christmas for Sporting Parents……Food! It’s a tough time of the year: cold, dark, everywhere we...
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