Working with Parents in Sport are delighted to announce that they will be working closely with the Irish Football Association. We visited…
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Super Champions, Champions and Almosts
by Gordon MacLelland 17th January 2019The following infographic based on the research by Collins et al. looks at some of the differences and commonalities of those who…
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2019 – The year of progress not perfection?
by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2018As we enter another year with a new set of goals and challenges, we wanted to take a moment to reflect on…
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Creating a positive environmentMotivating children
What makes sport fun for your children?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th December 2018This fantastic infographic based on the work done on fun determinants by Amanda Visek shows what makes the sporting experience fun for…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentParents perspectiveRelationship with Coach
The key to communicating effectively with your child’s coach
by Gordon MacLelland 12th December 2018Many parents can find this incredibly tough and finding the right balance is not always easy. Some parents are afraid to communicate…
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Have you thought about the siblings?
by Gordon MacLelland 21st November 2018Have you ever thought as parents how we look after the whole family dynamic when it comes to our children’s sport and…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingMotivating childrenRelationship with Coach
No excuse for the abuse: Don’t tolerate negative coaching!
by Coach Reed Maltbie 12th November 2018“Where did we ever get the crazy idea that to get children to do better, first we have to make them feel…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementMotivating childrenPsychology
Trains well but struggles in competition. Sound familiar?
by Gordon MacLelland 6th November 2018A parent’s nightmare in many ways. In training your child consistently out performs other players, looks strong and confident, kicks, throws and…
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Ulster Hockey Coaches Workshop
by Gordon MacLelland 23rd October 2018WWPIS were back in Belfast to work with some of the Ulster Hockey coaches on building positive relationships with parents. It was…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of Involvement
Young sportspeople stressed about results – Parents – How best to respond?
by Denise Holland 4th October 2018How can we support our children when it comes to ‘performance’ or shall I say participating in an endeavour where the outcome…
