With exercise amongst children on a downward spiral and stripped out of modern childhood it is important that as parents we do…
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Gordon MacLelland
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BlogsEditor's PickFuelling your child's egoKeeping it in perspective
Fuelling a child’s ego – are we setting them up for long term failure?
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017Large amounts of money spent on swanky football kit and boots, vast use of hair products to make them look like mini…
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BlogsEditor's PickParents perspective
An open letter to coaches from parents
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017Parents are often criticised for their overbearing approach by coaches, and so I wanted coaches to be aware of why they behave…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickThe car journey home
The Car Journey Home
by Gordon MacLelland 25th May 2017Highly successful college athletes in the USA were questioned as to what was their worst memory of sport growing up. The No.…
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BlogsEditor's PickFuelling your child's ego
Are your raising a humble athlete?
by Gordon MacLelland 25th May 2017Humility and being humble is an admirable trait and one that as parents we should be looking to foster and nurture in…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentEditor's Pick
Thank you – the only words as a parent you should say to the coach?
by Gordon MacLelland 25th May 2017Speak to any great sportsman or anyone involved in adult sport and they will always have a memory of a great coach…
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BlogsEditor's PickSpecialisation
Year Round Sport – A recipe for disaster?
by Gordon MacLelland 25th May 2017Unless your child is involved in early specialisation sports such as gymnastics and diving, where competitors generally peak during their teenage years,…
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Creating a positive environmentResearchResearch Papers
Towards an understanding of Parent Spectator Behaviour at Youth Sport Events
by Gordon MacLelland 26th April 2017Watching a child compete in youth sports can be an extremely stressful experience for parents. The emotional bond between parent and child,…
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Creating a positive environmentRelationship with CoachResearchResearch Papers
Enhancing Coach-Parent Relationships in Youth Sports: Increasing Harmony and Minimizing Hassle
by Gordon MacLelland 26th April 2017The so-called “athletic triangle,” consisting of coach, athlete, and parent is a natural element of the social system comprising youth sports. With…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveResearchResearch Papers
The sport behaviour of youth, parents and coaches – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
by Gordon MacLelland 26th April 2017This study assessed the frequency of good and poor sport behaviors as perceived by young athletes, parents, and coaches. A secondary goal…
