University of Primorska
Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies
At the second Psychology Tea Talk, entitled Parents in Sport – A Sports Psychology Perspective, we will be joined by Prof. Dr. Tanja Kajtna, a sports psychologist.
The event will take place on Tuesday, 24 November, at 5 p.m. in the Atrium at UP FAMNIT.
Working with the parents of athletes is also an important aspect of sports psychology and could even be considered one of the key elements in the development of an athlete’s sporting career. One of the main focuses is raising coaches’ awareness of how to work effectively with parents, as this often presents them with a challenging dilemma. At the same time, it is important to raise parents’ awareness directly through workshops designed specifically for them. We also frequently engage in discussions with parents when planning the careers of young athletes and aligning the goals parents have for their children with the athletes’ actual wishes and ambitions. We will also share some practical tips on working with parents who are also their children’s coaches.
