ArticlesCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenParent Zone The problem with making excuses for our sporting children! written by Gordon MacLelland 28th June 2018 You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us Excuses 0 Facebook Twitter Google + Pinterest Gordon MacLelland previous post Putting competition, development and winning in its rightful place! next post Is your child a potential leader? Related Articles Sports Parenting – Doing your job is... 13th May 2018 ‘State of Play’ – Take outs! 30th May 2019 ‘I feel safe when I climb’ –... 27th December 2017 Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation... 2nd June 2025 Ulster Badminton Partnership 15th February 2019 Encouraging children to be active at home 11th April 2020 The Stress Container 25th January 2024 The problems of yelling instructions from the... 29th June 2017 Parents in Sport Podcast – ‘A conversation... 3rd October 2025 Meet the Parents – A sports parenting... 4th June 2023