Great question Bex - will be interesting to see what people do to help with this. Lee Cooper  Stephen Phythian Frank Patrick Marc Hollis thoughts? what do you do? Keen to hear your ideas and tips

Thanks for inviting my input Tim and sorry for the delay in replying.

I think Marc has got most of what I would have said.

I think the key is to build relationships with players and parents/carers in the same way you would with anyone else in any walk of life.

Be personable, approachable, be interested, genuinely, in them and their interests and skills (parents and players). You never know whether a parent or carer has some experience or skills that can help your development or that of the team - teachers, first aiders, specialists in an area, sports scientists, analysts, coaches even!

I think if you are genuine, have integrity and are consistent in what you expect and demonstrate that all helps to build solid relationships based on mutual respect and empathy.

Hope this helps

Thanks for inviting my input Tim and sorry for the delay in replying.

I think Marc has got most of what I would have said.

I think the key is to build relationships with players and parents/carers in the same way you would with anyone else in any walk of life.

Be personable, approachable, be interested, genuinely, in them and their interests and skills (parents and players). You never know whether a parent or carer has some experience or skills that can help your development or that of the team - teachers, first aiders, specialists in an area, sports scientists, analysts, coaches even!

I think if you are genuine, have integrity and are consistent in what you expect and demonstrate that all helps to build solid relationships based on mutual respect and empathy.

Hope this helps