Welcome Parents, Guardians and Carers
Football is the most played sport among young people in Australia, offering a unique opportunity to positively shape their development鈥攂oth on and off the pitch. While not every young person will go on to play professionally, the experiences they gain through football can have a lasting impact, helping them build confidence, resilience, and skills that support them in all areas of life.
By taking a holistic approach, we can create an environment where every player has the chance to learn, connect, thrive, and succeed, whether they continue in the game recreationally, transition to professional pathways, or apply their experiences to other areas of life.
This is your space to find information and guidance on important topics such as supporting your child鈥檚 wellbeing, navigating challenges in sport, fostering resilience, and creating a positive football experience. We recognise the important role you play in a young player鈥檚 journey, and we鈥檝e developed evidence-informed resources to help you support their growth, balance, and long-term wellbeing.
Q&A For Parents, Guardians and Carers
What is the role of high-performance parent or guardian?
As your child navigates their football journey, your support will evolve alongside them. From organizing schedules and transport to providing encouragement and guidance, you play an essential role in shaping their experience. At different stages, you may find yourself as a mentor, motivator, or simply a trusted presence.
Curious about the six key ways you can support your child鈥檚 development? Click here (links to PDF).
What does high-performance sport look like in Australia?
Australia鈥檚 high-performance sports system brings together a network of organizations working to support athletes in Olympic, Paralympic, and Commonwealth Games sports.
Curious about where you and your child fit in? Click here (links to module).
Why is resilience important in high-performance sport?
High-performance sport comes with both challenges and triumphs. As a parent or guardian, you can help your child navigate setbacks, embrace growth, and understand that success is about more than just winning.
Looking for ways to support their resilience? Click here (links to PDF).
How does independence enhance athletic success?
Achieving success in high-performance sport goes beyond physical and technical ability. It requires developing holistic life skills that support long-term growth and sustained peak performance.
Curious about the key life skills? Click here (links to PDF).
And More...
We understand how integral you are as parents/guardian are in your child's journey through football. Not every young person who plays the game we love will become a professional player, but every player can develop valuable skills through football that help them thrive鈥攐n and off the pitch. Football should be a space where young people learn, connect, thrive, and succeed, no matter where their path leads and we all play role in how they grow through their football experience.
By taking a holistic approach to your child's development, we can all play a part to support young players building confidence, resilience, and life skills that extend beyond the game. For those who do progress to the professional level, this foundation will support them in navigating key transitions.
We see you and the impact you have, and we understand how integral your support and guidance is. That鈥檚 why we want to support you by providing evidence-informed resources and information to help you support your child in a way that is bespoke, safe, healthy, and sustainable