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Gordon MacLelland

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Character building v Winning – What is more important in children’s sport?

by Gordon MacLelland 15th November 2017

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Pre match and post match nutrition

by Gordon MacLelland 29th October 2017

Thank you to our friends at the Coaching Manual for providing the following infographics which look at providing nutritional tips for parents…
Creating a positive environment Mindset Video
How to help your child fulfil their potential?

by Gordon MacLelland 29th October 2017

This video focusses on the growth and fixed mindset that is often discussed on this website. Many great tips for parents to…
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What do you do if parents around you are losing control?

by Gordon MacLelland 22nd October 2017

Have you ever been involved in a sporting contest as a parent when things on the sideline are in danger of spiralling…
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Should I stay or should I go?

by Gordon MacLelland 15th October 2017

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What is burnout and why does it occur?

by Gordon MacLelland 11th October 2017

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How can coaches keep parents happy?

by Gordon MacLelland 8th October 2017

Parents can be notoriously difficult to please. However, there are a number of things that coaches can do to deal with parental…
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How and when to praise children in sport?

by Gordon MacLelland 6th October 2017

This excellent infographic from www.believeperform.com focusses on the quality and the type of praise that you give your child. It follows on…
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The ‘Unknown Damage?’ caused from the sideline

by Gordon MacLelland 1st October 2017

Every weekend all over the world millions of parents, children and coaches set off for their weekly sporting ritual ‘Match Day’. Many…
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How best to handle the post game conversations?

by Gordon MacLelland 30th September 2017

The following research article has been taken from the work of Dr Camilla Knight who gives us some very valuable tips in…