The SPA provides impartial, independent, informed advice and support in regards to the development of young people in sport at all participation levels.
@MelEves' Column in today’s Sunday Mercury. We need to make sure that this, or anything like it, never happens again. That is why the Sports Parents Association is so important. Watch out for official launch soon... sportsparentsassociation.org…
"It's almost as if there isn’t a right and a wrong way to go about coaching a team, which can make it hard to maintain that confidence in yourself."
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'How Do Young Players Cope in Football Academies?'
SPA Founder @MelEves talks about the pressures and expectations placed on young players in academies in a feature on our website. sportsparentsassociation.org…
Aidy Boothroyd just got it spot on, you wouldn't shout at a kid if he made a mistake learning to read so why do parents do it on a football pitch? #nohungerinparadise
This ‘No hunger in paradise’ documentary on @btsportfootball is excellent. Incredibly important insights. If you’re missing it, make sure you catch the repeat.