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Dr. Jennifer Harris discusses the importance of parental behavior in supporting young athletes and introduces the SUPER-P Approach.

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…

People in this episode

Host: Manisha Solomon

Guest: Dr. Jennifer Harris

Topics covered

• sport parenting
• athlete support
• parent education
• SUPER-P Approach
• coach-athlete-parent triangle
• athlete anxiety
• positive communication

Keywords

• sport psychology
• parenting strategies
• athlete success
• parental expectations
• communication
• competitive sports
• anxiety management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Raising Happy Champs

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