Parenting A Young Athlete
What to expect
In this practical session, we'll explore:
- The risks of becoming a single identity athlete
- How healthy pressure can gradually become harmful
- What truly builds long term confidence and resilience
- How parents can support ambition without linking self worth to performance
- Practical language and behaviours that create psychological safety at home
Drawing on experiences from elite sport pathways, the Royal Marines, and coaching high performers, this webinar will provide actionable tools and strategies that parents can use immediately.Because while sport can be a huge part of a young person's life, it should never define their entire identity.
Who is this event for?
In high-performance sport, one of the greatest risks isn't a lack of talent or work ethic. It's when a young person's identity becomes too closely tied to their performance.
What happens when they aren't selected? When injury strikes? When results don't go their way?
For many young athletes, these moments can impact far more than confidence in their sport. They can affect how they see themselves as a person.