The Reykjavik International games conference

The conference is a unique opportunity to hear from international experts about the latest research and discuss the importance of balancing competition and well-being in children's sports.

No sports coach should miss this conference!

The conference is an excellent opportunity for parents of young athletes to gain knowledge.

The conference will take place in room V101 - Reykjavík University

Please note that the conference will be conducted in Icelandic and English.

Scheldule of the Conference

Achievement orientation of children

10:00  10:30  Networking

10:30  10:40  Opening - Conference Moderator

10:40  11:40  Mark Joseph O'Sullivan - Sport is for children, not the other way around (where are we now, and where can we go?)

11:40  12:20  Lunch

12:20  13:20  Siubhéan Crowne - exploration of the sport psychology programme of a Category 1 English football academy

13:20  13:40  Peter O'Donoghue / Hafrún Kristjáns - 10 ár af gögnum

13:40  14:30  Martin Camiré - Professionalization in Youth Sport: Key Considerations and Future Directions

14:30  15:30  Panel discussion

15:30  15:40  Closing of the Conference - Conference Moderator