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Elite sports development – a game of snakes and ladders
Saturday 9 June 2018, the County Ground, Taunton, Somerset. Its 11.06am and I am sitting in a stand with my wife, Sarah,…
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Does sport and physical activity build self esteem?
by Richard Bailey 8th September 2018“Early positive experiences of sport develop healthy, confident individuals.” – Margaret Talbot I was reminded of Margaret Talbot’s words recently while reading…
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Bio-Banding – breaking it down for parents
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd August 2018Two children born in the same year can be at completely different stages of physical development. One 13-year-old might be 165cm tall…
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‘A Greater Game’ – bigger than sport itself!
by Gordon MacLelland 16th August 2018You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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Should your child play up an age group?
by Gordon MacLelland 8th June 2018You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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Understanding the Three Sport Drop Out Zones
by Wayne Goldsmith 4th March 2018Every sport – in every nation – talks about the phenomenon of the sport “drop out rate”, i.e. the rate at which…
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Understanding talent and avoiding early comparisons
by Gordon MacLelland 17th February 2018As a parent you need to understand and help your children understand what ‘talent’ is and how they can become good at…
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Helping your sporting children avoid ‘The Comparison Trap’
by Gordon MacLelland 14th February 2018You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us
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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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When Your Child Is the Biggest on the Pitch: Supporting the Early Developer
by Gordon MacLelland 13th December 2017You need to be logged in to view this content. Please Log In. Not a Member? Join Us