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How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?

How much is too much when it comes to youth sport?
How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy

How to coach with a Balance is Better philosophy
Balance is Better Principles Poster

Balance is Better Principles Poster
Creating a positive parent culture

Creating a positive parent culture
Unpacking the Balance is Better principles

Unpacking the Balance is Better principles
Running good trials and selections

Running good trials and selections
Balanced Female Health

Balanced Female Health

Q&A: How can I deal with difficult parents on the sidelines?

Dan Wright
Dan Wright Dan Wright is a football coach who holds the FA Advanced Youth Award, the UEFA A license and coaches at a Premier League club academy. Dan is also a blogger and educator with coaching experience working at grassroots level through to professional academies in the UK & Africa.
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The question this week comes from Sean:

“Many of the parents in my team are exceptionally vocal, often coaching the players from the sideline and contradicting the ideas that I am working on within my group.  Do you have any advice as to how I can deal with this?”

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Blog: Whose Game is it Anyway? Gordon MacLelland

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