Supporting Young Athletes: Insights from Dr. Jennifer Harris on Sport Parenting

What if the key to your athlete's success isn't more expensive equipment or extra coaching, but changes in YOUR behaviour?

Dr. Jennifer Harris, founder of Raising Happy Champs, shares her journey from Gymnastics Mom to Sport Psychology PhD, revealing shocking gaps in parent education and the research-backed "SUPER-P Approach" that's transforming how families navigate competitive sports.

Learn about the Coach-Athlete-Parent Triangle, why expression of pride matters more than analysis, how parental expectations link to athlete anxiety, and practical strategies for supporting your athlete through both triumph and devastating disappointment. Whether your Archer is just starting out or competing internationally, this conversation will change how you show up for them

The episode concludes with practical travel tips for parents and their athletes and resources for engaging with Dr. Harris's program.

00:00 Welcome to the Archery Parent Podcast

00:48 Introducing Dr. Jennifer Harris

01:38 The Journey of Raising Happy Champs

02:50 The Importance of Sport Parent Education

04:14 Developing the SUPER-P Approach

10:31 The Coach-Athlete-Parent Triangle

16:04 Parental Expectations and the link to Athlete Anxiety

22:30 Acknowledging the Challenges of Sport Parenting

26:28 Parents as Coaches: Balancing Roles and Switching Hats

27:46 The Importance of Positive Communication between Athlete and Parent

29:22 The 70% Who Benefit from Sport Parent Education

30:16 Extreme Behaviours in Sport Parenting

32:13 The Need for Sport Parent Education

36:35 The SUPER-P Approach: A Non-Judgmental Workshop

38:41 Practical Tips for Sport Parents

39:00 Vision for the “SUPER-P" Program

Special Offers:

• Use promo code "archery20" for 20% off a SUPER-P workshop
• If you refer your club and they book the SUPER-P Club workshop, Raising Happy Champs will send you a £50 Amazon gift card.

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