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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?

Creating a positive parent culture

Creating a positive parent culture

Running good trials and selections

Running good trials and selections

Balanced Female Health

Balanced Female Health

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

This video is shared by Player Development Project

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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