Do you know what most often makes parents stay with an academy for longer?
The relationship, and the sense that they are part of something bigger.
A parent who knows what’s going on, feels their child is being looked after and can see them developing in a good environment won’t be looking around for other options. What’s more, they’ll start to support, help and recommend.
Why does it matter?
For that to happen, parents need one thing: communication that treats them as partners, not just customers.
What this means in practice:
✅ You keep people informed before they have to ask
✅ You share the plan – not just what, but why
✅ You speak up when we win, but also when we have to accept a defeat
✅ You show the effort, challenges and needs, not just the successes
Do one thing:
Send parents a monthly club update. What we’re doing, where we’re heading, what’s coming up.
Parents can be your greatest allies. All it takes is showing them that they really are part of the community.
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Frequently asked questions
What makes parents stay with an academy for longer?
The relationship, and the sense of being part of something bigger. A parent who knows what’s going on, feels their child is being looked after and can see them developing won’t look around for other options – they’ll start to support the club and recommend it.
How should you communicate with parents?
As partners, not as customers: keep them informed before they have to ask, share the plan (not just what, but why), talk about defeats as well, and show the effort and needs, not only the successes.
Where should you start if you want to change communication at your club?
With one thing: a monthly club update for parents – what we’re doing, where we’re heading, what’s coming up.
