As parents we undoubtedly have a huge influence on many of the character traits that our children possess. This is created either…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenParents perspectiveThe Touchline
The Noisy Weekend: A Different Approach to the Sidelines
by Gordon MacLelland 1st May 2018As an organisation, we’re often asked to support and promote events like Silent Weekend, Silent Sunday or Silent September, and people often…
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ArticlesCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenParent Zone
Is your child a good sport? – Parents you hold the key!
by Gordon MacLelland 1st May 2018You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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How can coaches and parents help children deal with failure?
by Gordon MacLelland 10th April 2018Failure can often be a tough thing to take for children and for sporting parents. However, we need to understand that failure…
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Parents – What are you looking for in a good sports club for your children?
by Gordon MacLelland 10th April 2018We’ve looked at what makes an effective coach and a good coaching session. Now we turn to what makes a good sports…
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Can children’s sport be fun and competitive?
by Coach Reed Maltbie 4th April 2018I received an email from a distraught parent recently. She described a scene where the coach screamed at the girls after a…
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How can we help prevent drop out in youth sport?
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd March 2018We have recently discussed in our blog the most likely times that children are to dropout of sport. This infographic from believeperform.com looks…
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I am still a young player, not a professional player yet!
by Gordon MacLelland 11th March 2018As parents it is vital that we listen to what our children have to say and how they feel about their…
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Great Questions for your Sporting Child
by Gordon MacLelland 1st March 2018Saying the right thing at the right time is a valuable skill for any parent, and it isn’t always easy. Every week…
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Creating a positive environmentInfographicsRelationship with Coach
How is your child’s relationship with their coach?
by Gordon MacLelland 6th February 2018Your child’s relationship with their coach or coaches are one of the most important relationships that they have in their young lives. …




























