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 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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WWPIS CEO Gordon MacLelland had the pleasure of delivering two workshops recently to parents involved in the Ulster Hockey U15 Talent Development…
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BlogsParents perspective
Sports Parents – Best and Worst of 2019
by Gordon MacLelland 1st January 2020You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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I hear it all the time – “Is it ok for my son or daughter to lift weights?” or “I heard that…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
Using sport and working in partnership to equip children with skills for life
by Paul Gamble 17th September 2019Parents play a vital role in supporting their child to participate in youth sport. Parents are quite literally the driver, providing both…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
How can you help develop resilience in your sporting children?
by Matt Messias 5th September 2019In my role as a leadership coach and trainer across sport, business and education, I am often asked my opinion regarding prioritising…
