BlogsCreating a positive environmentMotivating children
The problem with making excuses for our sporting children!
Have you ever made an excuse for your child? Could you have made an excuse for them when they have behaved badly,…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentGrowth MindsetKeeping it in perspectiveMotivating children
Putting competition, development and winning in its rightful place!
by Gordon MacLelland 25th June 2018I need to make one thing perfectly clear here as I do at all of our presentations to clubs, coaches and parents…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFuelling your child's egoKeeping it in perspective
Elite junior athletes – do they really exist?
by Gordon MacLelland 15th June 2018“The only way to do great work is to love what you do.” (Steve Jobs) There are many myths, fables and legends in…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingLong term athletic development
Should your child play up an age group?
by Gordon MacLelland 8th June 2018This is one of the most common questions we get asked here at WWPIS, with the vast majority of parents concerned that…
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BlogsFailurePsychologyTaking the Knocks
Loris Karius – The one thing all parents and coaches should know
by Gordon MacLelland 1st June 2018The 2018 UEFA Champions League Final will be remembered for two things. Gareth Bale’s amazing, instinctive overhead kick, and the mistakes by…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
Sports Parenting – Doing your job is the key to success!
by Gordon MacLelland 13th May 2018Sports parenting faces the same issues around the world and the same topics continue to crop up in our discussions with clubs,…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickMotivating childrenParents perspectiveThe Touchline
‘The Silent Weekend’ – Is it natural? How about ‘A Noisy Weekend?’
by Gordon MacLelland 1st May 2018As an organisation we are asked many times to help support and promote the Silent Weekend, the Silent Sunday or indeed the…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickMotivating children
Is your child a good sport? – Parents you hold the key!
by Gordon MacLelland 1st May 2018Sport can teach our children many valuable life lessons and can have a major part to play in shaping our children’s behaviours…
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BlogsFeedbackMotivating children
Is your praise having a positive or negative impact on your child’s sport?
by Gordon MacLelland 17th April 2018To add to the growing minefield for sports parents we have to ask the question about the amount and type of praise…
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BlogsCreating a positive environment
Parents – What are you looking for in a good sports club for your children?
by Gordon MacLelland 10th April 2018We have looked at what makes an effective coach, what makes a good coaching session and are now going to look at…
