Coaching the Dads - Understanding What Fathering Through Sport Can Mean for Coaches

Most coaches have strategies for working with young players’ parents, however, cultural changes in the new millenium have led to an increase in fathering through sport. This research helps coaches understand the implications of fathers who use their child's sporting experience as a mechanism for fulfilling their parenting duties, on their own coaching experiences and their participants' experience. The document discusses potential courses of action and key reflections to help coaches deal with parents effectively and sensitively.