In this Masterclass Discussion, PDP Editor, Dave Wright is joined by Gordon MacLelland, the Founder of Working with Parents in Sport.
Gordon and Dave dive into a discussion which includes practical advice for parents on how to support their children in sport, how clubs can better engage with parents, how to manage the car ride home and much more.
Gordon has vast coaching and teaching experience and this discussion is essential viewing for coaches and clubs looking to better understand parental influence in youth sport.
Show Notes
0:00 – 3:10: Introduction, Gordon’s background and motivation for current role
3:10 – 5:22: Common trends that parents within sport are seeking knowledge in
5:22 – 9:05: Where can clubs/coaches support parent engagement
9:05 – 11:52: Examples of effective clubs implementing positive engagement with parents
11:52 – 13:24: Parent meetings – Effective ways to get successful outcomes
13:24 – 17:12: How generational and society changes has effective parent engagement
17:12 – 21:28: Discussion around how young is too young and pros v cons of academy level coaching at a young age
21:28 – 23:20: Why stress and anxiety exists so much within grassroots football
23:20 – 28:42: Advice given surrounding ‘The car ride home’
28:42 – 30:06: Advice on what not to say when debriefing with children
30:06 – 32:05: What positive steps can parents take to ensure their child has a positive sporting experience
32:05 – 36:16: Mixed messages from the sideline, how can we stop this happening
36:16 – 40:35: Ideas of how coach/parent/player meeting can be done effectively
40:35 – 42:16: Advice for first time parents within sport
42:16 – 43:59: Key characteristics of an effective coach
Key Takeaways
5:22 – 9:05: Where can clubs/coaches support parent engagement
13:24 – 17:12: How generational and society changes has effective parent engagement
23:20 – 28:42: Advice given surrounding ‘The car ride home’
28:42 – 30:06: Advice on what not to say when debriefing with children
32:05 – 36:16: Mixed messages from the sideline, how can we stop this happening
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