Raising Happy Champs
Knowledge that is grounded in sport psychology and backed by research
Created by sport parents,
for sport parents
We educate with
empathy and evidence
WHAT we believe
We believe that sport parents have been left out of the conversation for too long. While coaches and athletes get training and support, parents are often expected to just figure it out. At Raising Happy Champs, we believe it’s time to change that. Our mission is to strengthen the coach–athlete–parent triangle by giving parents the tools they need — not just to survive the sport journey, but to support their child with confidence, clarity, and care.
WHY it matters
A child’s sporting experience is shaped by more than talent — it’s shaped by the environment around them. Research shows that when parents are informed and supported, young athletes thrive. That’s why Raising Happy Champs exists: to provide research-based, psychology-informed education that helps sport parents play their part in a healthy, high-performing sport environment. When parents are empowered, the whole triangle benefits — the coach can coach, the athlete can focus, and the parent can be a steady, positive presence.
About
Dr. Jennifer Harris — psychologist, researcher, and sport parent.
I'm Jen, the founder of Raising Happy Champs and the creator of the SUPER-P Approach. The SUPER-P Approach was developed through my doctoral research in sport psychology, where I explored how to better support children’s wellbeing, communication, and consent in sport.
What led me to that research, though, was my own experience as a sport parent. I saw just how little support or guidance parents were given — despite playing such a vital role in their child’s sporting life. That gap became my motivation to dive deeper, not just as a parent, but as a professional.
Through years of study, interviews, and program development, I created the SUPER-P Approach: a research-backed, evidence-based framework designed to empower parents with the knowledge and confidence they’ve always deserved. It’s not about opinion. It’s about psychology, empathy, and practical tools that help strengthen the coach–athlete–parent triangle.
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