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This study\u2019s aims are threefold: (1) to investigate parental involvement practices based on parents\u2019 previous sports experiences, (2) to examine athletes\u2019 and parents\u2019 perceptions on parental involvement practices across different age categories, and (3) to compare the athletes\u2019 and parents\u2019 overall perceptions on parental involvement practices. In total, 423 participants (151 youth players and 272 parents) completed the Parental Behaviors in Sports (PBSP) questionnaire. The PBSP includes separate versions for parents and athletes, each assessing five key dimensions: (1) sports support, (2) competition attendance, (3) technical influence, (4) performance pressure, and (5) sports expectations. In the parents\u2019 group, 154 participants (56.6%) reported previous sports experience. No statistically significant differences were observed in the PBSP dimensions between parents with and without previous sports experience. Parents\u2019 years of sports experience negatively correlated with performance pressure (r = \u22120.155, p = 0.013) and expectations (r = \u22120.149, p = 0.017). Age group analysis showed lower competition attendance in the U18 group and higher expectations in the U12 group. When comparing parents\u2019 and athletes\u2019 responses, statistically significant differences emerged in all PBSP dimensions except for performance pressure. 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