Supporting Young Athletes: Insights from Dr. Jennifer Harris on Sport Parenting
What if the key to your athlete's success isn't more expensive equipment or extra coaching, but changes in YOUR behaviour?
Dr. Jennifer Harris, founder of Raising Happy Champs, shares her journey from Gymnastics Mom to Sport Psychology PhD, revealing shocking gaps in parent education and the research-backed "SUPER-P Approach" that's transforming how families navigate competitive sports.
Learn about the Coach-Athlete-Parent Triangle, why expression of pride matters more than analysis, how parental expectations link to athlete anxiety, and practical strategies for supporting your athlete through both triumph and devastating disappointment. Whether your Archer is just starting out or competing internationally, this conversation will change how you show up for them
The episode concludes with practical travel tips for parents and their athletes and resources for engaging with Dr. Harris's program.
00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast
00:48 Introducing Dr. Jennifer Harris
01:38 The Journey of Raising Happy Champs
02:50 The Importance of Sport Parent Education
04:14 Developing the SUPER-P Approach
10:31 The Coach-Athlete-Parent Triangle
16:04 Parental Expectations and the link to Athlete Anxiety
22:30 Acknowledging the Challenges of Sport Parenting
26:28 Parents as Coaches: Balancing Roles and Switching Hats
27:46 The Importance of Positive Communication between Athlete and Parent
29:22 The 70% Who Benefit from Sport Parent Education
30:16 Extreme Behaviours in Sport Parenting
32:13 The Need for Sport Parent Education
36:35 The SUPER-P Approach: A Non-Judgmental Workshop
38:41 Practical Tips for Sport Parents
39:00 Vision for the “SUPER-P" Program
Special Offers:
- Use promo code "archery20" for 20% off a SUPER-P workshop
- If you refer your club and they book the SUPER-P Club workshop, Raising Happy Champs will send you a £50 Amazon gift card.
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