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Creating a positive environmentDrop outInfographics
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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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingMotivating children
Parents – Do you know what a good coaching session looks like?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th March 2018You’ve paid the fees. You’ve kitted your child out at no small expense. You’ve got them to training, and you’re standing on…
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ArticlesCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingParent ZoneParents perspective
Parents – How do you identify an effective coach for your child?
by Gordon MacLelland 13th March 2018Thousands of training sessions and matches take place globally every week and many parents are there to observe them. Parents, I want…
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Creating a positive environmentThe TouchlineVideo
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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Creating a positive environmentInfographicsMotivating children
Great Questions for your Sporting Child
by Gordon MacLelland 1st March 2018Undoubtedly as a parent the ability to say the right thing at the right time is a valuable skill and is not…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementParents perspectiveRelationship with Coach
Sporting Parents – How many of these have you committed to?
by Gordon MacLelland 27th February 2018For parents and children to fully enjoy and gain the most from a positive sporting experience, there are a number of key…
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ArticlesCreating a positive environmentLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late DevelopersMotivating childrenParent Zone
Helping your sporting children avoid ‘The Comparison Trap’
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Transactional or Transformational – What type of sporting parent do you think your child wants you to be?
by Gordon MacLelland 11th February 2018You may have come across these terms before, in the business world, or more recently used to describe coaches and coaching. We…
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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. …