by Lydia Black | Aug 8, 2026 | mental health, Parenting, Performance Psychology, Psychological Safety in Sport, Wellbeing
Parents play a huge role in a young athlete’s experience of sport. But knowing how to support a child through pressure, disappointment, nerves, setbacks and competition isn’t always straightforward. Last weekend, I ran a sport psychology workshop for parents of young...
by Lydia Black | Dec 4, 2024 | athlete burnout, Coaching, Mental Health, Parenting, Performance Psychology, Psychological Safety in Sport, psychology, Self Care, sport psychology
Why Psychological Safety in Sport Matters “I can’t tell my coach how I really feel. What if they think I’m weak?” I’ve heard this countless times in my work with athletes, from grassroots to elite levels. It’s a stark reminder that, for many athletes, the...