Parents in Sport Podcast

'A conversation with Dr Amy Whitehead and Jenny Coe'

25 Aug 2022

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In this episode Dr Amy Whitehead and Jenny Coe join Gordon MacLelland to discuss some of the myths of coaching in the sporting world and what it means for us as parents in trying to navigate the experience of youth sport.During the conversation they discuss amongst other things:Their motivations for editing and putting together 'The Myths of Sports Coaching'How myths come about and gain momentumThe 10,000 hour mythFinding the balance between science and the craft of coachingThe dangers of copying and pasting coaching content from social mediaNot putting all parents into the same category of being badly behavedThe importance of autonomy and enjoyment in the youth sporting experienceThe social and cultural influences that can direct behaviour in sports parentingRaising self-awareness and helping to change the narrative of success in youth sportWhat we should be looking for in a good coach as sports parentsWhat constitutes a really good coaching session for our childrenAmy is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Sport Psychology and Coaching at Liverpool John Moores University and is the lead of the Coaching and Pedagogy Research Group at LJMU. Amy is also a BPS Accredited and HCPC registered Sport and Exercise Psychologist and works as a sport psychology consultant with a range of sports and athletes.Jenny Coe has spent 25 years in different sporting roles from playground to podium she seen, heard and felt the importance of understanding the individuals and relationships within each environment. She values connections and the underpinning care that supports people in working towards and maintaining their why. She aims to nourish the relationships so the trust and openness can empower those she works with to embrace the new challenges.Jenny’s current role is working as a Head of Performance and Wellbeing with West Ham Women’s Football Team. A role where she is shifting the mindset in women’s football to consider the idea of performance through wellbeing.

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Parents in Sport Podcast

'A conversation with Dr Amy Whitehead and Jenny Coe'

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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