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BlogsCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenParents perspective
‘No Hunger in Paradise’ – Take outs!
by Gordon MacLelland 7th January 2018Having sat to watch the much acclaimed documentary ‘No Hunger in Paradise’ I felt it important that we look at what parents,…
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ArticlesCreating a positive environmentParent ZoneParents perspective
Do you have any coping strategies in place for being a sports parent?
by Gordon MacLelland 7th January 2018You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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ArticlesCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingParent ZoneSmart phones/devices
Sport v Computer Game
by Gordon MacLelland 1st January 2018You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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Creating a positive environmentInfographics
How to help prevent children from quitting sport?
by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2017One of the biggest issues facing sport today is the number of children who quit during their teenage years or who as…
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ResearchResearch Papers
The Fun Integration Theory: Towards Sustaining Children and Adolescents Sport Participation
by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2017Children cite ‘fun’ as the primary reason for participation in organized sport and its absence as the number one reason for youth…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
‘I feel safe when I climb’ – Thanks DAD for creating a wonderful environment!
by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2017Thank you to Richard Cheetham MBE who wrote this article through the eyes of his daughter to help us understand what it…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveVideo
Do you show your ‘LOVE’ for your child in the right way when sport is involved?
by Gordon MacLelland 26th December 2017Your child should not be defined by their sporting prowess nor should your unconditional love waver for them based on their sporting…
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Coaches perspectiveCreating a positive environmentParents perspectivePodcasts
How can coaches engage with parents more effectively?
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd December 2017Gordon MacLelland of ‘Working With Parents in Sport’ dives into the code with Coach Reed Maltbie to unlock some different strategies for…
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Keeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentVideo
How do you know if your child is talented?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th December 2017The above question was asked by a parent to Wayne Goldsmith who has been involved in the Olympic Games, World Championships, Professional…