detailed curriculum (cohort 1)

The Science of Sports Parenting

How young athletes develop - understanding Long-Term Athlete Development and what matters at different ages and stages.
Finding the right sporting path - choosing a sport, knowing when to explore multiple sports, and understanding when and how specialisation should happen.
How growth and puberty affect young athletes - understanding growth spurts and how they can change performance, training needs and injury risk.

The Mental Game (Parents) + Game Day Workshop for Junior Athletes (8-18 years)

Understanding the Mental Game - learn how confidence, focus, motivation, pressure and emotions influence performance.
Building the Mental Game - understand how mental skills develop over time and introduce practical tools such as imagery, self-talk, breathing, goal-setting and reset routines.
The Athlete Toolkit - practise simple mental skills that young athletes can use in training and competition.
The Parent's Role - learn how parents can support confidence, manage their own expectations and emotions, and create an environment that strengthens rather than undermines the mental game.

Game Day Workshop for Junior Athletes

Game Day - learn how to apply mental skills before, during and after competition, from managing nerves to recovering from mistakes and staying focused.

Recovery and Injury Prevention

Understanding Injury Risk — learn how training load, recovery, growth, movement patterns and competition schedules can influence injury risk in young athletes.
Building Recovery & Injury Prevention Habits — understand the role of sleep, nutrition, hydration, strength, mobility, warm-ups and rest, and how to build sustainable routines around training and competition.
Knowing When to Push, Pause or Seek Help — recognise warning signs, understand when pain or fatigue needs attention, and know when to modify training or seek professional support.
Returning After Injury — understand what a safe return to training and competition looks like, and how parents can support both the physical and mental recovery process.

The Art of Sports Parenting

The Parent Mindset - learn how your attitudes, beliefs and behaviours shape your young athlete's confidence, motivation and relationship with sport.
Think Long Term, Give Them Ownership - learn to set age-appropriate expectations, give children autonomy and ensure they are pursuing their ambitions, not living ours.
Support Without Taking Over - learn to manage your emotions, communicate effectively through wins and setbacks, and know when to guide, when to listen and when to step back.
The Many Roles of a Sports Parent - learn to navigate the practical realities of the journey, from managing finances, schedules, travel and logistics to balancing academics, family life, coaching and competition.

Fuelling your young athlete (nutrition)

Understanding What Young Athletes Need — learn how nutrition supports growth, development, training and performance, and how needs change with age, sport and training load.
Building Everyday Nutrition Habits — learn how to plan meals and snacks around school, training and recovery, including practical pre- and post-training nutrition.
Competition-Day Nutrition — understand what to eat and drink before, during and after competition, and how to plan for long tournament days and travel.
Making Smart Nutrition Choices — understand hydration, supplements and common nutrition mistakes, and learn when professional nutrition support may be needed.