Creating a positive environmentThe TouchlineVideo
Children’s messages to parents on watching them play sport
The following video gives a snapshot of how children feel and how they perceive us as adults when we watch them play…
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Creating a positive environmentMindsetVideo
Teaching a Growth Mindset: Unleashing the Learning Machine
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017For all aspects of learning not just in sport it is important as parents that we try to create an environment that…
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Creating a positive environmentSpecialisationVideo
Early v Late Specialisation
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017What is meant by specialisation? The following video made by Christie Scanlon, Elite Player Analyst at West Bromwich Albion Football Club explains all. The…
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Latest research is starting to show the negative impact on sporting performance from continued use of smartphones and devices. According to the…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentThe Touchline
Silence is golden
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017With many sports facing issues over the behaviour of parents on the sidelines – what can we do to wrestle back control?…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementLong term athletic development
When Parents become too pushy in Sport
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017How much involvement should I have in my child’s sport? This is a tricky question. Many children have had success at both…
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BlogsKeeping it in perspective
Delusional Parent Disorder(DPD) in Youth Sports
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017With many parents struggling to understand that the game is for their child and not for them, many have struggled to keep…
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BlogsObesity
British children among the least active in the world
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017With 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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ArticlesEditor's PickFuelling your child's egoKeeping it in perspectiveParent Zone
Fuelling a child’s ego – are we setting them up for long term failure?
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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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…
