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Great Questions for your Sporting Child

by Gordon MacLelland 1st March 2018

Undoubtedly as a parent the ability to say the right thing at the right time is a valuable skill and is not…
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Be Great – Hydrate!

by Gordon MacLelland 28th February 2018

We’ve all heard the “eight glasses a day” advice for staying hydrated. We all lead genuinely different lives though, and it’s easy…
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Sporting Parents – How many of these have you committed to?

by Gordon MacLelland 27th February 2018

For parents and children to fully enjoy and gain the most from a positive sporting experience, there are a number of key…
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Understanding talent and avoiding early comparisons

by Gordon MacLelland 17th February 2018

As a parent you need to understand and help your children understand what ‘talent’ is and how they can become good at…
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Helping your sporting children avoid ‘The Comparison Trap’

by Gordon MacLelland 14th February 2018

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Transactional or Transformational – What type of sporting parent do you think your child wants you to be?

by Gordon MacLelland 11th February 2018

You may have come across these terms before, in the business world, or more recently used to describe coaches and coaching. We…
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How is your child’s relationship with their coach?

by Gordon MacLelland 6th February 2018

Your child’s relationship with their coach or coaches are one of the most important relationships that they have in their young lives. …
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Forget short term success! Multi sport participation at a young age has to be the golden ticket……..

by Gordon MacLelland 4th February 2018

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How can you help your child prepare for their big sports event?

by Gordon MacLelland 28th January 2018

Most young athletes perform best when they’re relaxed and happy and that’s something you, as a parent, can genuinely influence. Every child…
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‘The Race to the Bottom’ and ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ – A nightmare mix for sporting parents and their children

by Gordon MacLelland 25th January 2018

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