Support them without adding pressure.
For parents who want practical ways to help young cricketers build confidence, manage pressure and enjoy the game without feeling that every performance matters too much.
They care about cricket.
You care about them.
Watching a young cricketer can be emotional.
You want them to do well. You want them to enjoy themselves. And when they are disappointed, nervous or struggling, it is natural to want to help.
But the way adults respond around cricket can have a powerful effect on how young players experience the game.
Questions asked after a match, conversations in the car, reactions to selection and even well-meant advice can sometimes create more pressure than intended.
Supporting a young cricketer is not about saying the perfect thing every time. It is about helping them feel safe enough to learn, compete, make mistakes and keep enjoying the game.
This workshop will give parents practical ways to support confidence, perspective and resilience without taking ownership of the performance away from the player.
Practical support around the game.
Understanding pressure from a young player’s perspective
Recognising what cricket can feel like when results and selection matter.
Knowing what to say after a game
Helping conversations support reflection rather than judgement.
Managing the journey home
Giving players the space and support they need after good and difficult days.
Supporting confidence without constantly reassuring
Helping young players build confidence from their own experiences.
Responding to mistakes and disappointment
Supporting perspective when things do not go to plan.
Navigating selection and comparison
Helping players handle teams, pathways and what other players are doing.
Keeping cricket in perspective
Supporting ambition while protecting enjoyment and the wider relationship.
Parents supporting young cricketers.
Support with confidence.
- Keen to help their child enjoy cricket and fulfil their potential
- Looking for practical ways to respond around matches and training
- Wanting to understand how their own reactions can affect confidence
Keep cricket in perspective.
- Supporting a player who worries about performance or selection
- Unsure what to say after difficult games
- Wanting to encourage ambition without making cricket feel too important
Relevant to parents of junior, school, club, pathway, academy and representative cricketers.
Support with greater confidence.
A clearer understanding of how young players can experience pressure
Practical ideas for post-match conversations
A better approach to difficult journeys home
Ways to support confidence without over-reassuring
Greater clarity around how to respond to mistakes and disappointment
Tools for navigating selection, comparison and expectations
The opportunity to ask questions during a live Q&A
Cricket experience.
Performance expertise.
Briony Brock
Specialist in confidence, anxiety and performance pressure.
Nathan Wood
Ex professional cricketer and former Head of Coach Development at England Cricket.
Support the player. Protect the relationship.
Join from anywhere and take part live. The workshop is practical, interactive and designed to help parents support young cricketers through the pressures, disappointments and opportunities that come with the game.
- Date
- Tuesday 15 June 2027
- Time
- 7:00pm–8:00pm
- Format
- Live online via Zoom
- Audience
- Parents
- Price
- £35
- Recording
- Included
Preparing for the workshop.
Who is the workshop for? +
The workshop is for parents and guardians of young cricketers who want practical ways to support confidence, enjoyment and performance without unintentionally adding pressure.
What age of player is it most relevant to? +
It is relevant across junior cricket, particularly for parents of players involved in school, club, pathway, academy or representative environments.
Does my child need to attend? +
No. This workshop is designed specifically for parents and guardians.
Is the workshop live? +
Yes. It is delivered live online and includes opportunities to ask questions.
Will there be a recording? +
Yes. All registered attendees will receive access to a recording after the live workshop.
Is this about telling parents what they are doing wrong? +
No. Parenting a young sportsperson can be difficult, and there is no perfect response to every situation. The workshop is designed to offer practical ideas and perspectives that parents can adapt to their own child and circumstances.
Support their cricket.
Protect their enjoyment.
Tuesday 15 June 2027 · 7:00pm–8:00pm · Live online · £35
Book your place — £35