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This amazing Footy Dad can’t help but cry every time his daughter scores a goal. We were there to see his daughter score and he nearly had us in tears. #ProudDad
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Category: Footy Mums
FROM A COACH TO THEIR CHILD.
Dear son / daughter, I am sorry that you have to share me, That my time isn’t focused on you, I am sorry you are hanging around after, Still waiting when the matches are through. I know everyone else has gone home now, I know that you are standing right there, I know you were […]
Bouncing back from sporting failure – How can you help your child?
A race they were meant to win, a match that did not go their way and disappointment that they were not selected for their school or club team. A list of potential failures through the eye of a child, all with the potential to have a negative impact on their future sporting endeavours. Children choose to play […]
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WHEN PARENTS BECOME TOO PUSHY IN SPORT
Its an interesting question to consider, where is the line where supportive becomes pushy? Is there a definitive line or is it more grey than we think? Heres an impactful article by Ronan McGann from Metrafit penned in 2014 that is relevant still today As everyone knows, parents will always want the best for their children, and […]
‘THE SILENT WEEKEND’ – IS IT NATURAL? HOW ABOUT ‘A NOISY WEEKEND?’
As an organisation working with parents in sport are asked many times to help support and promote the Silent Weekend. We are often asked about how we feel about these events and our stance has always been that we love the concept and motivation behind running these but also feel that something needs to be […]
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Does over praise have a Positive or Negative Impact on a player?
To add to the growing minefield for sports parents we have to ask the question about the amount and type of praise you are giving your children. Does it have a positive or negative impact on their sporting performance? There are a number of things that you need to think about. How much praise is […]
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The Comparison Trap – Don’t get sucked in.
As more and more children battle to be the best at younger and younger ages, what is the damage to those children around them, who spend large amounts of time comparing themselves to their higher performing peers in terms of their own long term development and potential future participation? Potentially it is huge and we […]
THE FAs’ SAFEGUARDING POLICY AND PROCEDURES
As football’s governing body in England, safeguarding is a fundamental aspect of The FA’s role – and that of its affiliated members. Collectively we have an ongoing duty to ensure the game is a safe, positive and enjoyable experience for the millions of children, young people and adults who regularly play, watch, coach, referee and […]
Enough is Enough!! Referees Mum speaks out when her child is abused.
As a parent of a 15 year old newly qualified referee, I simply couldn’t continue to sit back and say nothing anymore. What my son has been subjected to would not happen in any other walk of life or profession. My son has been involved in Grassroots for about 10 years, earlier this year he […]
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Man, 81, held in Scotland over sexual abuse in youth football
An 81-year-old man has been charged by police in Scotland investigating alleged historical sexual abuse in youth football. […]
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