The unique relationship between coach and parent

Unrealistic expectations, conflicting goals, perceptions of qualifications, and sideline interferences can lead to hostile relationships between parents and sporting coaches, according to a new analysis. Research […]

Healthy retirement from sport

An international study led by Flinders University is looking to create targeted support for athletes’ mental health and sleep once they retire or step down from […]

New podcast to give community sport the edge

Player retention, coaching strategies, player mental health; these are among the many issues impacting community sporting clubs across Australia that are also the focus of university […]

Delving into parent sport engagement

With South Australian families concerned about inappropriate conduct at junior sport events, new research will tackle the reasons behind poor parental behaviour and unreasonable pressures placed […]

Reds and Flinders forge new partnership

Crucial work placements ranging from exercise science and nutrition to business and marketing will be delivered for Flinders University students thanks to a valuable new partnership […]

Sam gives junior sport a leg-up

The delicate issue of unwanted parental interference in children’s sport – and how to ensure parents help rather than hinder their child’s participation – has seen […]