The car ride to and from competition: Exploring parent-athlete interactions in competitive youth sport

As part of the physical youth sport environment, athletes are directly exposed to verbal and non-verbal feedback from important social agents, including parents (Fredricks & Eccles, 2005). It is important to note that athlete interactions with parents are not limited to public settings, and often occur in more private contexts such as at home or during transportation to and from sport. The car ride to and from competition represents a salient...