This figure consists of a list of eight items in boxes which are described below. Each box is accompanied with a faint image alongside that connects with the text. These images are described in brackets.
- (Upward pointing large arrows) Develop goals with your children for their sport: communicate about what they want to achieve and what you are hoping they will achieve, make sure they align.
- (large lego bricks) Create an environment in which your child feels that you understand them and their sporting involvement.
- (speech bubbles) Talk to your child about what they would like you to do at training and competitions.
- (flag waving individual in crowd) Be there to support and guide your child, but limit conversations about outcomes and expectations.
- (handshake) Develop positive relationships with your child’s coach, work with them not against them.
- (two figures facing each other) Socialise with other parents and create wider support network for you and your child.
- (sad, indifferent and happy faces) Recognise what you find challenging about your child’s sport and develop strategies to manage your emotions.
- (shoe with two plus signs adjacent) Model healthy attitudes towards sport and physical activity.