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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic developmentMotivating children
Does sport and physical activity build self esteem?
by Gordon MacLelland 8th September 2018Early positive experiences of sport develop healthy, confident individuals. I was reminded of Margaret Talbot’s words when I recently read Mina Samuels…
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BlogsKeeping it in perspectiveMotivating children
Your child has lost confidence – what can you do as a parent?
by Gordon MacLelland 26th August 2018During your children’s sporting careers, there will inevitably be times when your children lose some confidence in their ability, or their ability…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late DevelopersMotivating children
Bio-Banding – breaking it down for parents
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd August 2018Bio-banding is the process of matching athletes based on physical attributes and maturity rather than chronological age and is already used by…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic development
‘A Greater Game’ – bigger than sport itself!
by Gordon MacLelland 16th August 2018The chances of becoming a professional or elite sportsman or women are low, there is no such thing as an U11 World…
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BlogsGrowth SpurtsMaturation- Early v Late Developers
Bambi on ice? – No – just a mini growth spurt!
by Gordon MacLelland 12th August 2018‘What are they doing? ‘They look like Bambi on ice.’ ‘I don’t understand, they could do that a few weeks ago.’ ‘Why…
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BlogsKeeping it in perspectiveParents perspective
Recognising and managing ‘The Chimp’
by Gordon MacLelland 2nd August 2018The chimp? What is he talking about? Has he been on a day trip to the zoo? No I have not, well…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentDrop outMotivating children
Your child does not want to play! What do you do?
by Gordon MacLelland 16th July 2018I could not believe what I saw, my own child buzzing the day before after an amazing training session and less than…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
Shall I shout anything?
by Gordon MacLelland 13th July 2018The noise from the whistle by the official signals the start of the game, with young players eager to impress both sides…
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How important is the role of a captain in children’s sport and do coaches take the opportunity to help develop some of…
