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Missed selection – How do you pick up the pieces as a sporting parent?
One of the hardest things to see as a sporting parent is when our children are struggling or they do not achieve…
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Parental Peer Pressure
by Gordon MacLelland 19th March 2018Do you know what Parental Peer Pressure is? Have you been struck by it? My guess is that you probably have. In…
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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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How can you help your child prepare for their big sports event?
by Gordon MacLelland 28th January 2018Most young athletes perform best when they are relaxed and happy. This is something that you can influence as a parent. Of…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingKeeping it in perspectiveMotivating childrenParents perspective
‘The Race to the Bottom’ and ‘Keeping up with the Joneses’ – A nightmare mix for sporting parents and their children
by Gordon MacLelland 25th January 2018Across many children’s lives there is an increasing pressure and a competitive race to reach the top at the youngest ages not…
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‘I feel safe when I climb’ – Thanks DAD for creating a wonderful environment!
by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2017Thank you to Richard Cheetham MBE who wrote this article through the eyes of his daughter to help us understand what it…
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Do you show your ‘LOVE’ for your child in the right way when sport is involved?
by Gordon MacLelland 26th December 2017Your child should not be defined by their sporting prowess nor should your unconditional love waver for them based on their sporting…
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How do you know if your child is talented?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th December 2017The above question was asked by a parent to Wayne Goldsmith who has been involved in the Olympic Games, World Championships, Professional…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveMotivating children
How do you deal with your child being one of the weakest players?
by Gordon MacLelland 10th December 2017‘Your child should not be defined by their sporting prowess.’ The statement above is absolutely critical advice for parents before we start…
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At what stage does expectation exceed patience in children’s sport?
by Gordon MacLelland 6th December 2017The inspiration for this article was from John O’Sullivan of the Changing the Game Project based in the USA. I have had…
