In this episode sporting parents Danny and Kate Cowley join Gordon MacLelland to discuss the value of working together as a parent…
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Part I: Skilful Questioning – What, Where and When for sporting parents
by Gordon MacLelland 28th December 2025You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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Part II: Skilful Questioning – Digging that little bit Deeper
by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2025You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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The Self-Regulation and Smartphone Usage Model: A Framework to Help Athletes Manage Smartphone Usage
by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025Self-regulation is essential for optimal development, performance, and well-being in sport, and smartphones may support and hinder this self-regulation. The relationship between…
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A mixed methods exploration of the parent perspective of talent development environments across a national multi-sport landscape
by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025Parents are known to be important influencers in the talent development process but are often overlooked. Understanding the parent perspective may help…
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Sports officials and parents as spectators: Diffusing tensions on the sidelines
by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025Youth sport competitions are often emotionally charged events, with children, parents, coaches, and officials reporting emotions ranging from anxiety and stress through…
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A scoping review of coach-parent interactions and relationships across youth sport settings
by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025To foster positive sporting experiences and enable young people to reach their sporting potential, parents and coaches need to have positive relationships.…
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Developing guidelines for selection-deselection in high performance sport for athletes, coaches, and organisations
by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025The process of athlete selection and deselection in sport involves not only athletes but also coaches, managers, performance directors, talent pathway coordinators…
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Talk to me! Examining parent-coach communication frequency and satisfaction in youth football
by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025Regular and honest communication can enhance trust and facilitate cooperation between parents and coaches in youth sport. Given the significance of positive…
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English Premier League and English Football League academy managers’ experiences of how psychosocial skills and characteristics are identified anddeveloped in youth academy soccer players
by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025Psychological skills and characteristics (PSCs) are vital for player development, yet there is a lack of agreement on which are important and…