SPORTS PARENTS COURSE
The Sports Parent Course helps parents understand the powerful role they play in their child’s sporting experience. Led by former Wimbledon player and one of the world's leading tennis-specific sports psychologists, Dr. Anthony Ross, this course gives families practical tools to support young athletes with more balance, empathy and confidence — helping children build resilience, manage emotions, develop independence and enjoy sport in a healthier, more positive way.
What You'll Learn
Shape Resilience Through Sport
Learn how everyday sport interactions influence your child’s confidence, mindset and wellbeing.
Support Without Over-Pressure
Find the balance between showing support and becoming too involved in results.
Build Self-Worth Beyond Winning
Help your child feel valued and accepted regardless of match outcomes.
Manage Competitive Emotions
Understand your own sport-parent reactions and respond with more awareness and control.
Encourage Independence and Problem-Solving
Support your child in making decisions, handling setbacks and taking ownership.
Chapter 3: Steering Emotions: Mastering the Highs and Lows of Sport Parenting"
The Video Explains How Parents Might Negatively Affect Their Child's Well-Being in Sports, Despite Good Intentions. Using Dr. Dan Siegel's Hand-Brain Model, It Distinguishes Between the Emotional and Rational Brain Areas, Focusing on the Prefrontal Cortex's Role in Managing Emotions During Sporting Events. It Introduces the Concepts of 'High Road' and 'Low Road' Brain Functioning, Emphasizing the Importance of Staying on the High Road for Rational, Child-Centric Decision-Making. The Video Highlights the Emotional Intensity of Sports and How Competition Can Trigger Basic Survival Instincts, Leading Parents to React Impulsively. It Acknowledges the Challenges of Sport Parenting, Influenced by Personal Competitiveness, Emotional History, and Current Stresses, Urging Parents to Understand and Manage Their Reactions for Their Child's Benefit
Sports Parents Course
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