Oct 7, 2018 | Uncategorised
A click-bait title, I know, but here is my review of the week, which as I continued reflecting on made me mindful of the dangers of what has been an epically successful week. Thank you for contributing to PISW2018, what excited you? What would you change in PISW2019?...
Jun 28, 2018 | Uncategorised
Today I had joy of going on Womans Hour on BBC RADIO 4( You can hear it on the video on the right) It came about because of this blog I wrote: A Dad’s Confession: I don’t enjoy time with my kids equally (…and neither do you!) Being honest about how we are as parents...
May 17, 2018 | Uncategorised
SportParentEU have just produced an excellent library of tips for sporting parents called “PROMOTING THE HEALTH, WELLBEING, AND ENJOYMENT OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE INVOLVED IN SPORT: TIPS FOR PARENTS”. It can be found here: The document is 16 pages long...
Apr 25, 2018 | Uncategorised
CLICK HERE TO ACCESS EXAMPLE OF END OF SEASON PARENTS QUESTIONNAIRE (Via Google forms) This is an example of the type of questions you could ask parents at the end of the season to help you grow your relationship as coaches and to help you grow as an organisation. It...
Jan 16, 2018 | character at home, Emotions, Parenting, Self-esteem, Sporting character, sporting parents, Uncategorised
Your child has just lost a match or a competition or a race that was really important to them. They sit slumped in the car, holding back the tears. As a parent in this difficult position you are going to want to say three things that come to mind. Three things which...
Dec 5, 2017 | Uncategorised
I’d like to introduce you to the best parenting tool that I have come across for years. It’s one of these. Now, I know what you’re thinking, “Really? A night-club bouncer clicker is one of the best parenting tools you’ve come across in...
