Online Workshops & Training: Upcoming Events

Tip: Start with the workshop entitled, “An introduction into the Role and Significance of Quality Coach–Athlete Relationships” to build a strong foundation. Looking forward to seeing you there!

An Introduction into the Role and Significance of Quality Coach-Athlete Relationships

Swimmer with a swim cap and goggles being assisted by a coach, looking at a note, at an indoor swimming pool.

An Introduction into Interpersonal Communication: Strategies to Develop and Maintain Good Quality Coach-Athlete Relationships

Wednesday 8th July 2026 | 19:00-20:30 (UK time)

There is ample evidence to indicate that interpersonal communication is the fuel of quality coach-athlete relationships. Communication energises and nourishes quality relationships. The session will introduce 7 communication strategies that have been empirically studied and closely focus on 2 of them, namely, Conflict Management and Openness. Join me, Dr Sophia Jowett, to: (1) explore a model that encompasses 7 communication strategies that aim to develop better coach-athlete relationships; (2) examine in detail two strategies and (3) develop knowledge, awareness and actionable insights to help you build effective and resilient coach-athlete relationships.

£75.00
A female gymnast practicing on uneven bars with a coach watching in a gymnasium.

Coach Motivational Strategies for Enhancing Quality Relationships with Athletes

Wednesday 26 August 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30 (UK time)

Quality coach-athlete relationship is a performance factor. Quality relationships between coaches and athletes can also impact athletes’ and coaches’ wellbeing in positive ways. Coaches are the best placed to create motivational environments to enhance good quality relationships with the athletes. By developing task-related climates (as opposed to ego-related climates) and by encouraging athletes’ autonomy (as opposed to controlling and intimidating athletes), coaches foster motivational environments that encompass support, appreciation, open channels of communication and listening. Research has found that such motivational environments build trust and respect, as well as commitment and collaboration between coaches and athletes . This session focusses on offering ideas of how coaches can create motivational environments to enhance quality relationships with each athlete in the group, team or squad.

Two athletes, a man and a woman, smiling and celebrating together after a sports event, with the woman pointing at the man.
£75.00

An Introduction into the Role and Significance of Quality Coach-Athlete Relationships

Thursday 10 September 2026 | 12:00-13:30 (UK time)

There is ample evidence to indicate the role and significance of quality coach-athlete relationships for both coaches and athletes’ performance and wellbeing. Quality relationships shape impactful coaching and effective training. Quality coach-athlete relationships can make the difference between (a) athletes’ winning and losing and (b) coaches’ creating thriving and toxic environments. Join me, Dr Sophia Jowett, to explore: (1) What does a good quality coach-athlete relationship look like? (2) Why quality relationships are important to performance excellence? and (3) How do you develop and maintain relationships that really work?

£75.00
Two people, a man and a woman, are hugging tightly at a sports event, both wearing blue athletic clothing.

Wednesday 1 July 2026 | 12:00 - 13:30 (UK time)

There is ample evidence to indicate the role and significance of quality coach-athlete relationships for both coaches and athletes’ performance and wellbeing. Quality relationships shape impactful coaching and effective training. Quality coach-athlete relationships can make the difference between (a) athletes’ winning and losing and (b) coaches’ creating thriving and toxic environments. Join me, Dr Sophia Jowett, to explore: (1) What does a good quality coach-athlete relationship look like? (2) Why quality relationships are important to performance excellence? and (3) How do you develop and maintain relationships that really work?

£75.00
Two athletes are engaged in a tug-of-war exercise using a resistance band in a gym. One athlete is sitting on a chair, and the other is leaning forward, pulling on the band. The gym has treadmills and exercise mats in the background.

Note. I will schedule the following 90-minute session during October, November, December - dates/times TBC soon

  • The role of Openness and Psychological Safety in developing and maintaining better coach-athlete relationships

  • Conflict Management in the coach-athlete relationship: Practical tools

  • What coaches can do to support their athletes to develop quality relationships with them and with their fellow athletes in the team or squad

An Introduction into Interpersonal Communication: Strategies to Develop and Maintain Good Quality Coach-Athlete Relationships

Friday 11th September 2026 | 12:00-13:30 (UK time)

There is ample evidence to indicate that interpersonal communication is the fuel of quality coach-athlete relationships. Communication energises and nourishes quality relationships. The session will introduce 7 communication strategies that have been empirically studied and closely focus on 2 of them, namely, Conflict Management and Openness. Join me, Dr Sophia Jowett, to: (1) explore a model that encompasses 7 communication strategies that aim to develop better coach-athlete relationships; (2) examine in detail two strategies and (3) develop knowledge, awareness and actionable insights to help you build effective and resilient coach-athlete relationships.

£75.00