Dr. Jennifer Harris: "SUPER-P" - The Science-backed Solution for Sports Parents

Supporting Young Athletes: Insights from Dr. Jennifer Harris on Sport ParentingWhat 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 themThe 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 Podcast00:48 Introducing Dr. Jennifer Harris01:38 The Journey of Raising Happy Champs02:50 The Importance of Sport Parent Education04:14 Developing the SUPER-P Approach10:31 The Coach-Athlete-Parent Triangle16:04 Parental Expectations and the link to Athlete Anxiety22:30 Acknowledging the Challenges of Sport Parenting26:28 Parents as Coaches: Balancing Roles and Switching Hats27:46 The Importance of Positive Communication between Athlete and Parent29:22 The 70% Who Benefit from Sport Parent Education30:16 Extreme Behaviours in Sport Parenting32:13 The Need for Sport Parent Education36:35 The SUPER-P Approach: A Non-Judgmental Workshop38:41 Practical Tips for Sport Parents39:00 Vision for the “SUPER-P" ProgramSpecial Offers:Use promo code "archery20" for 20% off a SUPER-P workshopIf you refer your club and they book the SUPER-P Club workshop, Raising Happy Champs will send you a £50 Amazon gift card.----ATTRIBUTION: Permission granted for the use of "The Stranger" by Michal Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum of Wooden Flowers, as the theme song for "The Archery Parent Podcast". MUSIC: "The Stranger"ARTIST: Wooden Flowers (Michael Menert and Adam Corey Tenenbaum)ALBUM: "Goldtrails", Gravitas RecordsINSTAGRAM: @giantmetalcrickets @michalmenertWEBSITE: https://giantmetalcrickets.bandcamp.comYOUTUBE: @giantmetalcrickets2020 FACEBOOK: Giant Metal CricketsListen to Wooden Flowers "The Stranger" on Spotify and all other streaming platforms  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.