Raising a young athlete comes with a unique set of challenges - long training hours, pressure to perform, managing emotions and maintaining a healthy balance between sport, school, and life.

In this webinar and live Q&A, Sports Psychologist Dr Callum Gowling will explore how parents can best support their child’s growth, motivation, and mental well-being while nurturing their athletic potential.

You’ll learn:

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⚡ How to encourage performance without adding pressure
🧠 Strategies to build resilience and self-confidence in young athletes
💬 The psychology behind motivation and mindset in sport
⚖️ How to create balance between training, rest, and academic life

Whether your child is competing nationally or just starting out, this session will give you practical tools to help them thrive - in sport and beyond it.

There’ll also be a live Q&A, so you can put your questions directly to Callum and take home insights tailored to your child’s journey.

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As a parent of a young athlete, you play one of the most influential roles in their journey - but it isn’t always easy to know how much to push, when to step back, or how to help them manage the emotional highs and lows of competitive sport. This session, hosted by MVA for Athletes, is designed to give you the tools, perspective, and confidence to support your child not just as an athlete, but as a growing individual. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to nurture their well-being, motivation, and love for their sport, while maintaining a healthy balance that benefits the whole family.