Growing injuries can affect any one going through a growth spurt and can be very frustrating when they occur. They are most likely…
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20 things young athletes want from mum and dad
by Gordon MacLelland 28th November 2018For our children to have a positive sporting experience there are a number of things that we can do as parents to…
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BlogsCreating a positive environment
Have you thought about the siblings?
by Gordon MacLelland 21st November 2018Have you ever thought as parents how we look after the whole family dynamic when it comes to our children’s sport and…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementMotivating childrenPsychology
Trains well but struggles in competition. Sound familiar?
by Gordon MacLelland 6th November 2018A parent’s nightmare in many ways. In training your child consistently out performs other players, looks strong and confident, kicks, throws and…
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Research Papers
Social Networks in Sport: Parental Influence on the Coach-Athlete Relationship
by Gordon MacLelland 2nd November 2018The study aims to explore the nature of influences that parents exert on the quality of the dyadic coach-athlete relationship. Within the…
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WWPIS recently had a fantastic day visiting the University of Winchester to talk to their sports coaching students about building positive relationships…
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Creating a positive environment
Ulster Hockey Coaches Workshop
by Gordon MacLelland 23rd October 2018WWPIS were back in Belfast to work with some of the Ulster Hockey coaches on building positive relationships with parents. It was…
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BlogsLevel of InvolvementParents perspectiveRelationship with Coach
Home Alone – Reflections of a sporting parent
by Gordon MacLelland 23rd October 2018This past weekend saw one of the most testing times that I have had as a sporting parent to date for a…
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Identifying different characteristics of youth sports parents
by Gordon MacLelland 11th October 2018You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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BlogsFailureFeedbackGrowth Mindset
Bouncing back from sporting failure – How can you help your child?
by Gordon MacLelland 10th October 2018A race they were meant to win, a match that did not go their way and disappointment that they were not selected…
