What Do Parents Need to Effectively Support Their Children Through Coach-Led Activity ?

Dr Lisa Whitaker

UK Coaching

Abstract Parents play a key supporting role in children ’ s involvement in sport and physical activity . Using an online survey , this project explored 467 parents ’ experiences of coach-led sport and physical activity , and the types of resources and content parents required to support their child . This article presents the key findings around three themes : 1 ) parent-coach relationship , 2 ) learning and resources for parents , and 3 ) involvement / interest in coaching . The findings are used to provide recommendations to coaches to ensure that parents receive the information necessary for them to support their child through coach-led activity .