🎙️ Go Football Podcast – Episode 17

"Parents on the Sideline – Support or Pressure?"

This week on the Go Football Podcast, we’re tackling one of the biggest grassroots talking points: Are parents helping or hurting the game from the sideline?

We explore the powerful impact of parental behavior during matches, from emotional support and encouragement to the unintended pressure that can disrupt development and enjoyment.

Are shouts from the touchline boosting young players—or just causing confusion? We discuss:

The difference between positive support and performance pressure

Real stories from the pitch

Initiatives like Silent Sidelines

What clubs, coaches and parents can do to create a better football experience

🎧 Listen to how sideline behavior is shaping the grassroots game in both good and challenging ways.

🧠 Also in this episode:

On The Pitch – a sideline moment that was one of my best compliments as a coach

🎯 Trivia Corner – some stats from Loughborough Uni on the impact of sideline comments

🧠 Coach’s Perspective

✅ How Sideline Support Can Help

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Spotify – Go Football Podcast

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📩 We want to hear from you!

Got a sideline story or opinion? Email us at gofootballpod@gmail.com or message us on socials @GoFootballPodcast

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