Undoubtedly being injured is one of the most frustrating times for children and for parents. However, there are some things that we…
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Should your child play up an age group?
by Gordon MacLelland 8th June 2018You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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Achieving success in sport is a long and challenging journey filled with many highs and lows. Parents can be a great support…
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Eating curveballs for breakfast – Gordon MacLelland joins Stacie Mahoe
by Gordon MacLelland 7th June 2018I enjoyed hearing Gordon’s perspective on being a sports parent, the experience that sparked the development of the Working with Parents in…
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BlogsFailurePsychologyTaking the Knocks
Loris Karius – The one thing all parents and coaches should know
by Gordon MacLelland 1st June 2018The 2018 UEFA Champions League Final will be remembered for two things. Gareth Bale’s amazing, instinctive overhead kick, and the mistakes by…
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Creating a positive environmentParents perspectiveVideo
Behind every great player
by Gordon MacLelland 1st June 2018We watch many of our sports stars grace the TV on a regular basis but what is often overlooked is the wonderful…
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Kathy Feinstein, host of the Parenting Peak Performers Podcast talks with Stacie Mahoe and offers some great support for sporting parents. Kathy…
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Creating a positive environmentMotivating childrenVideo
Playing with friends or winning – which is most important to the children?
by Gordon MacLelland 18th May 2018As adults it is only human for us to want our children to win when it comes to their sports matches. Perhaps…
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How to be a great parent role model?
by Gordon MacLelland 18th May 2018As parents we undoubtedly have a huge influence on many of the character traits that our children possess. This is created either…
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Transmitting Sport Values: The Importance of Parental Involvement in Children’s Sport Activity
by Gordon MacLelland 10th May 2018The transmission of positive values between parents and children is generally considered to be the hallmark of successful socialisation. As this issue…