Who is From Parent to Coach for?
It is for parents coaching a youth sports team for the first time, especially if you want practical guidance without jargon or pressure to be an expert.
The Coaching Parent
From Parent
to Coach
You should. You can. Here’s how.
You’re already there every weekend. Coffee going cold, watching from the sideline. What if you crossed the line and joined in?
Available nowPractical, plain-English help for parents coaching your child’s team, whether you’re starting out or already underway.
About the book
From Parent to Coach is a plain-English guide for parents stepping into youth sports coaching for the first time. No drills, no tactics, no jargon. Just an honest account of why coaching your child’s team is worth doing, and how to start before you feel ready.
Coaching with children at the centre. Fun, friendship, confidence and belonging come first. Winning comes a long way down the list, and the research agrees.
Inside the book
- Why sport matters more than the scoreboard
- The five myths that keep good parents on the sideline
- How to start small, with as little as one hour a week
- Talking to your team and understanding your players
- Running sessions children actually enjoy
- What it all looks like once you’re on the inside
Donal Murphy has spent ten years coaching children across three sports. It started with being asked to carry a few cones. He began exactly where you are now.
If you’re on the sideline anyway, this is where you start.
Questions parents often ask
Do I need coaching experience before I start?
No. The book is written for first-time parent coaches and focuses on how to begin before you feel fully ready.
Is the book about winning more matches?
No. It puts children first and focuses on fun, confidence, friendship, belonging, and creating a positive youth sports experience.
What kind of help is inside the book?
It covers mindset, common fears, starting small, talking to players, and running sessions children actually enjoy.
Where can I buy From Parent to Coach?
The book is available now on Amazon through the button above.