Parents, Players and Clubs Evening Forum - Manilla

Why This Event

Young athletes don’t grow in isolation — they grow within a system. Parents, players, coaches, and clubs all shape the environment that determines whether talent thrives or fades.

Nathan Lyon and David Stewart created this event to bridge elite sport and leadership development. It shares frameworks to support high performance, well-being and long-term success.

Who Are Nathan Lyon & David Stewart

Nathan Lyon brings the lived experience of a world‑class athlete who built his career from regional Australia to the international cricket stage.

David Stewart brings 35 years of coaching, leadership and organisational development across sport, business and education.

Together, they combine elite performance insights with practical leadership tools that families and clubs can use immediately. 

What This Event Delivers

This evening is designed to be a practical, real and impactful event for those who influence young athletes the most.

All participants get the chance to ask their questions directly to Nathan and David and walk away with the following:

Parents

• How to support your child without adding pressure

• Tools for building confidence, consistency and discipline

• Strategies to navigate expectations and setbacks to build resilience

• Practical ways to partner with coaches and clubs

Players

• High‑performance habits used by elite athletes

• A framework for handing pressure - in sport, exams. and life

• How to lead yourself and contribute to team culture

• A personal Leadership Action Plan

Clubs & Coaches

• Leadership frameworks and tools for building strong, safe and high‑performing environments

• How to align parents, players and coaches around shared expectations

• Tools for culture‑building and athlete development

• Strategies for strengthening athlete development pathways

What’s Included

All attendees get resources to extend the learning long after the event and support your sporting journey.

• a free season‑pass membership to GOATD’s online platform - the Goatdverse - featuring videos, audio sessions and articles from Nathan, David and the GOATD team

• RYP International free subscription for weekly Leadership tips and other resources

• Opportunity to purchase either or both of the Personal Leadership Playbook or Art of Coaching pocketbook

What To Do Now

This is your chance to learn directly from two leaders who understand both the demands of elite sport and the realities of leadership pathways.

Strengthen your role. Strengthen your influence. Strengthen the system around the young athletes you care about.

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