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Gordon MacLelland

England Football Performance Lifestyle
Parents Helping Parents – An interview with Danny and Kate Cowley

by Gordon MacLelland 9th February 2026

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NEW RELEASE – ‘HOW TO FEED A YOUNG ATHLETE’

by Gordon MacLelland 6th February 2026

It is finally here. “How to Feed A Young Athlete: a parents’ handbook – a comprehensive, practical and easy to read guide…
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Performance Canteen Partnership

by Gordon MacLelland 5th February 2026

We are delighted to announce a new partnership between Working with Parents in Sport and Performance Canteen. Youth sport is more organised,…
Podcasts - Parents in Sport
The Way of Excellence – What Sustainable Excellence Looks Like for Young Athletes – A conversation with Brad Stulberg

by Gordon MacLelland 28th January 2026

In this episode best selling author and coach Brad Stulberg joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss his new book ‘The Way of Excellence’…
England Football Player Education
England Women Youth Teams – Season Dates 2025-2026 – Updated January 2026

by Gordon MacLelland 6th January 2026
Podcasts - Parents in Sport
Working Together as a Parent Team to Support a Young High Performing Athlete – A conversation with Danny and Kate Cowley

by Gordon MacLelland 4th January 2026

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 2025

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Part II: Skilful Questioning – Digging that little bit Deeper

by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2025

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Research Papers
The Self-Regulation and Smartphone Usage Model: A Framework to Help Athletes Manage Smartphone Usage

by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025

Self-regulation is essential for optimal development, performance, and well-being in sport, and smartphones may support and hinder this self-regulation. The relationship between…
Research Papers
A mixed methods exploration of the parent perspective of talent development environments across a national multi-sport landscape

by Gordon MacLelland 15th December 2025

Parents are known to be important influencers in the talent development process but are often overlooked. Understanding the parent perspective may help…