Every week on a Friday we try to play our very small part in keeping the WWPIS and sporting communities connected. This…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenTaking the Knocks
Supporting our young people during the crisis – a heartfelt message to all parents
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd March 2020Undoubtedly the events around the world are having a huge impact on us all and as I write this heartfelt piece today,…
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We are delighted to have the thoughts and views of Stuart Lancaster here on the WWPIS blog around sports parenting. Stuart is…
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BlogsLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late Developers
It’s a long road…..
by Phil Kearney 9th March 2020The Developing Youth Track and Field Athletes Project started with a conversation with a parent. His 11 year old daughter had recently…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementMotivating children
Why do you play kid?
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd February 2020Have you ever checked in with your sporting children and asked them why they play their sport? Having been deeply moved by…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentRelationship with CoachResearch
Help put your parents in the right place – a better approach
by Dan Cottrell 5th February 2020Dr Camilla Knight and her research team at Swansea University have been looking into the ways that parents interact with their children…
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BlogsLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late Developers
The ‘Relative Age Effect’ and its implications for parents and their children
by Gordon MacLelland 20th January 2020We have had a number of enquiries to the site asking us what is meant by the ‘Relative Age Effect’ and what…
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BlogsParents perspective
Sports Parents – Best and Worst of 2019
by Gordon MacLelland 1st January 2020Throughout 2019 we have carried out lots of research through discussions and questionnaires to help gain a better understanding of how parents…
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BlogsCreating a positive environment
How do you help your child prepare for trials or try-outs?
by Gordon MacLelland 2nd December 2019Many young athletes perform best when they are happy, positive and relaxed. It is vital as parents that we play our role…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentMotivating children
Are you aware of the impact of your body language?
by Gordon MacLelland 29th October 2019Our body language can have as big an impact on our children as much as what we may say to them. Non-verbal…
