Nov 3, 2021 | #500wordletter, Uncategorised
Giving people the opportunity to have incredible conversations is something that Alex specialises in. The Charity that she has founded takes professional sports women and men and uses their knowledge of sport and pressure to help mentor young people. Enjoy this...
Oct 26, 2021 | #500wordletter, Uncategorised
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...
Oct 19, 2021 | #500wordletter, Uncategorised
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...
Jan 26, 2021 | fathers, Parent, Parenting, Self-esteem, sporting parents
“You are doing amazingly at…” “Are you about to tell me off”? “Err, yes…how could you tell?” “You were doing that X-factor thing of saying something nice before saying something cutting. You were just nice so you could...
Dec 13, 2019 | Parent, Parenting, sporting parents, Uncategorised
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...
Dec 13, 2019 | character at home, Parent, Parenting, Sporting character, sporting parents, Uncategorised
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...