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50 reasons why parents should encourage children to play sport
If you are ever in any doubt about why you should encourage your children to be involved in sport then this infographic…
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ArticlesCreating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementMotivating childrenParent Zone
What do Matt Kuchar, Luis Suarez and Lionel Messi have in common?
by Gordon MacLelland 6th August 2017You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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Creating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingMotivating childrenRelationship with CoachVideo
What are you looking for in a good coach?
by Gordon MacLelland 23rd July 2017If you are new into sport or you are thinking of signing your child up for a sporting activity it is important…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementParents perspectivePsychologyVideo
Welcome to ‘Sporting Anonymous’.
by Gordon MacLelland 16th July 2017Meet the group who have volunteered themselves into rehab and have formed a sporting parent version of group therapy. This excellent video…
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Creating a positive environmentInfographicsTaking the Knocks
How to help children deal with failure?
by Gordon MacLelland 14th July 2017During any sporting career at any level and in any sport there will hopefully be many high points that can be enjoyed…
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Educating and supporting tennis parents: an action research study
by Gordon MacLelland 11th July 2017This study examined the effectiveness of an evidence-based sport parent education programme designed to meet the stage-specific needs of British tennis parents.…
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Let the Children Play!
by Gordon MacLelland 2nd July 2017Let the children play! This video from Hockey Canada is great fun but still gets across a pertinent message to parents about…
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Should you coach your own child?
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017There have been many debates about this over the years and without a doubt the number of volunteers in grassroots sport would…
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InfographicsKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentMotivating childrenSpecialisation
The benefits of playing multiple sports
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017With many children playing the same sport all year round and focussing on one sport from such a young age we need…
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Finding the right sport and coachingInfographicsMindsetMotivating children
What can you do to help build confident children?
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017Parents hopefully sign their children up to sport for a number of different reasons. Teamwork, dealing with adversity, problem solving are just…