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 environmentEditor's PickRelationship with Coach
Creating a Positive Parent Culture – Our hopes for 2021!
by Gordon MacLelland 31st December 2020What a year 2020 has been for sporting organisations, coaches and parents. No one could have predicted what we have all been…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic development
10 things that require zero talent – are you sure about that?
by Gordon MacLelland 11th November 2020At a variety of points over the last few years this post continues to do the rounds on social media, used by…
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I cannot find a way or justify talking about parents in a sporting academy without discussing how they are part of dynamic…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementMotivating children
How to make the most of coaching your own children
by Gordon MacLelland 15th July 2020A large number of parents become their child’s sports coach at some point in time, some through choice and some who simply…
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Parents are often asked to step up into the role of coach; it’s a big step from watching on the side-lines to…
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I am sure in many houses around the world excitement is mounting as restrictions are lifted and some sports under new conditions…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentDevicesSmart phones/devices
Helping your sporting children manage boredom and the temptations of the online world in uncertain and unfamiliar times
by Patrick Foster 30th April 2020These are unprecedented times for everyone, and the world is facing a period of uncertainty and disruption. Challenging times brings the opportunity…
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Top 10 Sporting autobiographies and documentaries for parents, coaches and athletes
by Gordon MacLelland 24th April 2020Every 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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Sporting books and films for coaches, parents and athletes during the lockdown
by Gordon MacLelland 3rd April 2020Every week on a Friday we try to play our very small part in keeping the WWPIS and sporting communities connected. This…