What do young footballers really think about the game—and how does it compare to their parents’ perspectives? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Simon Moore and Katie Chapman sit down with young players (girls and boys) and their parents to uncover:

 The good, the bad, and the cringe: What kids love (and loathe) about football today.

 Parent-coach dilemmas: The challenges of coaching your own child—and how they really feel about it.

 Sideline science: We reveal the actual impact of parental shouting on passing, defending, reaction times, and even penalty outcomes (spoiler: some surprises ahead!).

Whether you’re a parent, coach, or just love the game, this episode will change how you see youth football.

If you are interested in reading more on the scientific findings of the impact of parent sideline behaviour then please email us in at Whatsyourgoalpodcast.co.uk

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