The Truth About Sports Parenting | Prof. Camilla Knight

Being a sports parent can be incredibly rewarding… but also incredibly hard. From the sidelines to the car ride home, knowing how to best support a young athlete isn’t always easy — especially in today’s high-pressure youth sport environment. In this conversation, we sit down with Prof. Camilla Knight, one of the world’s leading researchers in sports parenting, to unpack what effective sports parenting actually looks like. With over 20 years of research in youth sport, Camilla shares practical insights into: how pressure is created in youth sport why comparison and fear of missing out affect parents the importance of communication and ownership how children interpret support differently from adults the role of coaches, clubs, and sporting culture why the parent-coach-athlete relationship matters so much and how parents can support young athletes without taking over the journey This is one of the most important conversations we’ve had on FYA — not just for parents, but for coaches, clubs, and anyone involved in youth sport. Whether your child is just starting out, or chasing big sporting dreams, this episode will challenge the way you think about support, pressure, success, and development. 📲 Follow FYA: Instagram:   / fya_fueling_youth_athletes   Facebook:   / 589502873811240   🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1HmGPx6... #YouthSports #SportsParenting #Parenting #YouthAthletes #Football #SportParenting #PlayerDevelopment #FYA #FuelingYouthAthletes