Empowering Reflection and Self-Awareness in Academy Parents: Creating a Parent Psychoeducation Program at a Professional Football Club Academy

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Munir, K orcid iconORCID: 0009-0003-9112-530X, Wadsworth, N orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-9210-475X and Swettenham, L orcid iconORCID: 0000-0002-7010-6543 (2026) Empowering Reflection and Self-Awareness in Academy Parents: Creating a Parent Psychoeducation Program at a Professional Football Club Academy. Case Studies in Sport and Performance Psychology, 10 (1). ISSN 3068-0530

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Abstract

This case study outlines and evaluates the development of a parent psychoeducation program at a professional football club’s male academy in the United Kingdom. Traditionally, psychosocial support is provided directly to players, with the needs of parents somewhat being overlooked, despite their influence on youth athlete experiences. Furthermore, it has become common to “villainize” sport parents amid the rise of helicopter parenting, characterized by excessive parental involvement that may hinder children’s development and enjoyment. Recognizing the critical role that parents play, this psychoeducation program aimed to support parents to create a more positive experience for both them and their children. The current case study explores the challenges of providing regular support to academy parents, and the processes underpinning the program development and implementation, encompassing the needs analysis, theoretical framework, and program delivery. Critical reflections throughout the case study highlight their importance for the author’s early career development.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BF Psychology
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GV Recreation Leisure > GV561 Sports
Divisions: Sport and Exercise Sciences
Publisher: Human Kinetics
Date of acceptance: 26 March 2026
Date of first compliant Open Access: 22 May 2026
Date Deposited: 21 May 2026 11:00
Last Modified: 22 May 2026 00:50
DOI or ID number: 10.1123/csspp.2025-0002
URI: https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/28592
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