I see this time and time again in social media groups - desperate parents reaching out for help because they feel their child is being bullied by their coach. It’s heartbreaking, and sadly, it’s more common than many realise. From my research, I’ve seen how incredibly resilient children can be in sport. They’ll handle the boring, repetitive training sessions. They’ll sacrifice weekends and miss out on parties. If they’re passionate about their sport, they’re all in. But the one thing they...

QUESTION: What challenge have you faced as a sport parent? (Real Answers from my Research) “I don’t know good training from bad - especially early on in the journey.” “When my daughter gets upset after a competition, I don’t know how to support her - and I end up anxious too.” “The pushy parents shouting from the sidelines are hard to watch.” “Sometimes I ask too many questions.” “When she was facing a mental block, I didn’t know how to help.” "First competition - overwhelming as so much...

Yesterday my daughter retired from gymnastics. After 15 years of training, competing, and dedicating herself to the sport, she is hanging...