Shine Coaching

01/10/2026

⚽ The beautiful game’s ugly truth.

For most parents, it starts with the best intentions: supporting your child, cheering them on and wanting them to enjoy football.

But somewhere between the muddy pitch and the final whistle, things can take a turn.

Shouting at referees. Giving instructions from the sidelines. Losing your temper over a decision. And somehow becoming the very kind of spectator you’d normally say you’re not.

So why does it happen?

Our latest blog explores the psychology behind touchline anger, the growing problem of poor behaviour in grassroots football, and what parents can do to recognise when passion is tipping into something else.

👉 Read the full blog:

https://shine-coaching.com/blog/the-beautiful-games-ugly-truth-why-parents-lose-their-minds-on-the-touchline/

28/09/2026

Join us this Thursday...

Our new CURIOUS MINDS Games Club is launching soon — a free, welcoming space for men to:

Unwind and relax

Enjoy board games and good conversation

🗓 Every Thursday, 1–2:30 PM
📍 Shadsworth Hub
📅 Starting 8th October
💷 Free to attend
☕ Refreshments provided

If you know someone who’d benefit from a this, please pass along.

Thanks for helping us spread the word.


Newground Together

Newground Together
re:fresh Blackburn with Darwen
Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council
Blackburn with Darwen Food Alliance
Shad Chefs - The Council Estate Food Connoisseurs
Dad Matters Blackburn & Darwen

24/09/2026

Anger is often the emotion we see. But what’s underneath it?

For Jack, coaching helped uncover a deeper struggle with self-worth, identity and the feeling of not being “enough”.

By exploring where these beliefs came from, understanding his triggers and learning to respond to himself with greater compassion, he began to see his anger differently.

Most importantly, he started to recognise that his anger wasn’t who he was, and that he didn’t need to rely on others for his sense of worth.

This is just one client journey, but it highlights the power of looking beneath the surface and understanding what our emotions might be trying to tell us.

Swipe through to follow his journey.

If you’re struggling with anger, relationships or self-worth, Shine Coaching can help.

Names have been changed to protect client identity.

22/09/2026

The sensory garden is taking off, a very calm place to be before our Trek Talk
Burnley Family Hub

22/09/2026

☕👨‍👧‍👦 Dads Chat Coffee Morning 👨‍👦☕
This Friday 25th September
👇Dad Matters Blackburn & Darwen

☕👨‍👧‍👦 Dads Chat Coffee Morning 👨‍👦☕
This Friday 25th September
Whether you want to talk about family life, work, or just fancy getting out of the house for a social catch-up, this is a relaxed and welcoming space for all dads.
✅ Free coffee and cake provided
✅ Friendly, informal conversation
✅ Meet other local dads
✅ No pressure – just come along and have a chat
📍 Caffèe Impresso
📍 58–62 King William Street, BB1 7DP
🕙 10:00am – 11:00am
📅 Last Friday of every month
All dads are welcome, whether you're a new dad, experienced dad, stepdad, grandad, or simply looking to connect with others.
It would be great to see some new faces and continue building a supportive community of dads. Feel free to come on your own or bring another dad along with you!

22/09/2026

Join re:fresh Blackburn with Darwen on Thursday 1st October, 10am - 2pm for advice on how to be more active, connected and prevention for later years. 💪
There will be a range of taster sessions to take part in throughout the day, including Functional Circuit, Gentle Exercise, Bollywood and more. We will also have informative workshops and 1-1 appointments. There's something for everyone!
All of the activities on the timetable require booking, click the link below to book your place now! 👇

17/09/2026

Shine Coaching in lights! Proud as punch, we have made into the Lancashire Evening Telegraph..............📰🗞🗞🗞🫶
https://bit.ly/4yADnWG

We would love you to read it 🥰

“We have to support each other, don’t we?”

17/09/2026

This Saturday Celebrate our September Trek Talk and a tour of the sensory garden and outdoor play area at the Burnley Family Hub. Refreshments provided;
⏰10am Meet 📆Saturday 19th Sept
⭐Brunswick Street BB11 3NY

Family walk from the Hub to Townley Park for families.

10/09/2026

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day, a reminder of the importance of talking openly about mental health.

For many men, asking for help can feel difficult. Sometimes, anger, stress, relationship difficulties or simply feeling like things are becoming too much can be signs that something needs attention.

At Shine, we believe support shouldn’t have to wait until things reach crisis point.

Our coaching gives men a space to understand what’s going on, develop practical tools and make positive changes, before things become more difficult to manage.

So today, let’s start the conversation.
How are you really doing?

And if you’re struggling, you don’t have to wait until things get worse to talk about it.

***dePreventionDay

09/09/2026

A few places left 💥

Shine Coaching: Helping people feel better, think differently and thrive 👇

At Shine Coaching, we are passionate about helping organisations support their people before challenges becomes a crisis.

We have been involved with researching the HGV and Logistics sector due to delivering a lot of 121 coaching work with HGV and Fleet Drivers within our communities, all asking for support with stress on the road and how to manage this.

We are offering a practical workshop that gives people managing these teams tools and confidence to;

⭐Have better conversations
⭐Understand mental health and understand wellbeing
⭐Recognise when someone may be struggling
⭐Build resilience and emotional awareness

This workshop is funded by the Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub In partnership and we are excited to share this sector-based workshop.
Please share with anyone you may know who works in this sector. It's free to attend and you get breakfast too....

📆Tuesday 15th Sept
⏰08:30-10:30am
☕Garner Hotel Preston Salmesbury, Preston PR5 0UL

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/lancashireskillsandemploymenthub/2325961

Lian Frankland

Keeping Logistics Moving: Mental Health, Wellbeing and Retaining Drivers- Fully Funded Workshop – Garner Hotel Preston Samlesbury, Tue 15 Sep 2026 - Do you employ professional drivers? Professional driving comes with pressures many people never see: long hours, fatigue, tight deadlines, traffic st...