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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WWPIS recently had a fantastic day visiting the University of Winchester to talk to their sports coaching students about building positive relationships…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickThe Touchline
The ‘Unknown Damage?’ caused from the touchline
by Gordon MacLelland 1st October 2017Every weekend all over the world millions of parents, children and coaches set off for their weekly sporting ritual ‘Match Day’. Many…
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Creating a positive environmentEditor's PickInfographicsParents perspective
Are you a pushy or a supportive sports parent?
by Gordon MacLelland 24th August 2017We are delighted with our very first WWPIS infographic here working alongside our friends at the Coaching Manual. Have a check to…
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ArticlesEditor's PickKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentParent ZoneSpecialisation
10,000 hour myth – Misunderstood by sports parents?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th August 2017You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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BlogsCoaches perspectiveCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late Developers
Mini adult? NO – Let your child be a child playing sport
by Gordon MacLelland 26th July 2017One of the big issues facing youth sport around the world at the moment is that parents like to see their children…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickMotivating children
Parents Ruin Sports for Their Kids by Obsessing About Winning
by Gordon MacLelland 18th July 2017Being on a team teaches children teamwork, sacrifice, and other great lessons—which can all be negated if adults are too focused on…
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ArticlesCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickFeedbackMindsetMotivating childrenParent Zone
How much should I praise my child?
by Gordon MacLelland 12th July 2017You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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ArticlesCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickFeedbackKeeping it in perspectiveMotivating childrenParent Zone
Failure should only be seen as an opportunity to learn
by Gordon MacLelland 9th July 2017You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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Creating a positive environmentEditor's PickInfographicsLevel of InvolvementProblem SolvingThe Touchline
The problems of yelling instructions from the sideline
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017Caught up in the excitement and emotion of a game, many parents feel that they are really helping and supporting their children…
