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Gordon MacLelland

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Progress not perfection?

by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2018

Being a sports parent can be a tough gig. If that’s you, take a moment to give yourself some credit. Simply making…
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What makes sport fun for your children?

by Gordon MacLelland 20th December 2018

This fantastic infographic based on the work done on fun determinants by Amanda Visek shows what makes the sporting experience fun for…
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The key to communicating effectively with your child’s coach

by Gordon MacLelland 12th December 2018

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How and why do coaches select a team?

by Gordon MacLelland 11th December 2018

This is a really useful infographic from our friend Eira Parry at High Performance Parenting. Parents often struggle to understand selections, particularly…
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Growing injuries – advice for parents

by Gordon MacLelland 28th November 2018

Growing injuries can affect anyone going through a growth spurt, and they’re genuinely frustrating when they happen. They’re most common in children…
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20 things young athletes want from mum and dad

by Gordon MacLelland 28th November 2018

For our children to have a positive sporting experience there are a number of things that we can do as parents to…
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Have you thought about the siblings?

by Gordon MacLelland 21st November 2018

As parents, have you ever thought about how we look after the whole family when it comes to our children’s sport, and…
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Brilliant in Training, Struggles in Competition: How Parents Can Help

by Gordon MacLelland 6th November 2018

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Research Papers
Social Networks in Sport: Parental Influence on the Coach-Athlete Relationship

by Gordon MacLelland 2nd November 2018

The study aims to explore the nature of influences that parents exert on the quality of the dyadic coach-athlete relationship. Within the…
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Identifying different characteristics of youth sports parents

by Gordon MacLelland 11th October 2018

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