Richard Shorter - aka Non Perfect Dad, has previously worked with the region before supporting parents. Please check out the Swim England East Region Channel on Youtube.

We thought it was a great time to get Richard sharing some ideas on how to manage conversations with athletes at this difficult time. 

If  you want to interact with Richard on twitter  he is @nonperfectdad and his website where you  can sign up for the webinars are www.sportparentsalliance.mn.co 

With so many athletes, parents and coaches facing difficult times due to the currently global situation, we have set up a podcast to help share stories and guidance that we hope will help everyone feel more optimistic. We aim to share resources, ideas and stories on a whole range of areas, covering psychology, nutrition, land work as well as many other themes. 

Our first discussion will be with performance coach Ben Higson, who this week put out a great article on how we can reframe this situation so many of us find ourselves in. The article discussed can be found here: https://www.swimireland.ie/news/ben-higson-see-this-as-an-opportunity