Outdoor Education Specialist and Youth Sports Coach with a focus on physical resilience and nature-based learning. He has 14 years of experience leading Forest School programs and competitive youth sports teams.
Liam O'Connor combines his background in Sports Science with a certification in Forest School leadership to advocate for the vital role of physical movement and nature in child development. He has coached youth teams across various disciplines and managed outdoor education centers in the UK, gaining firsthand insight into the decline of free play and the rise of anxiety. Liam advises parents on risk management, the benefits of "rough and tumble" play, and the selection of durable gear for outdoor adventures. His expertise extends to balancing structured sports with unstructured exploration to prevent burnout and injury. He writes passionately about rewilding childhood in an urbanized world.