APPLIED COACHING RESEARCH JOURNAL 2021 , Vol . 7
Learning and resources for parents
Most parents rely on getting advice from their child ’ s coach ( 70 %) or watching videos ( 63 %) to learn or gain information about their child ’ s involvement in coach-led activity ( see Figure 3 ).
Figure 3 : Resources parents use to learn / gain information about their child ’ s coach-led activity ( n = 368 )
Two thirds of parents ( 67 %) reported they were interested in accessing learning / information to help them support their child ’ s involvement in coach-led activity . Parents identified five things they would like to see for parents with children who take part in coach-led activity :
More feedback opportunities
Tips for coaching at home
Lifestyle , health and well-being advice
• Regular parent-coach communication outside sessions ( eg online )
• Seasonal progress reports
• Skills tracking system to monitor progress
Sport-specific guidance
• Safe conditioning at home guidance
• Safe training at home guidance
• Coach videos / photo demonstrations
Clear signposting
• Nutrition ( eg health eating , recipes )
• Emotional and mental health in sport
• Injury rehab / prevention
• School / sport balance
• Psychological skills ( eg building confidence , resilience )
• New starter information pack
• Rules guide for parents
• Competition guide
• Clear pathway and progression information
• Parent section on governing body website
• Information on local clubs
• Fixtures calendar
• Competition schedule
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