Kate O’Connor, a Team NI heptathlete, speaks to BBC Sport NI about her relationship with her father, Michael, who is her coach. The interview focuses on the “complicated dynamic” of having a parent in a coaching role, including how expectations are managed and how they communicate within the training environment. O’Connor also describes how that experience benefits others in the wider Team NI squad. She highlights the role of supporting and guiding younger athletes as members of Team NI prepare for the Commonwealth Games, including sharing insight gained from her own pathway into high-level competition. Across the coverage, the emphasis is on the practical and personal aspects of coaching within a family relationship, rather than on competition results. The sources present the account as an athlete’s perspective on balancing pressure, developing trust, and contributing to team culture ahead of major events.