Throughout 2019 we have carried out lots of research through discussions and questionnaires to help gain a better understanding of how parents…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementParents perspective
An autonomous style of sports parenting: The way forward?
by Gordon MacLelland 19th December 2019With latest research suggesting a far happier and more successful time for children when their parents lean towards a more autonomous style…
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Coaches perspectiveCreating a positive environmentParents perspectiveRelationship with CoachResearchResearch Papers
How to effectively manage coach, parent, and player relationships
by Gordon MacLelland 3rd July 2019This research study looks at the well documented coach, parent and player triangle and some strategies that may help what can be…
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Creating a positive environmentMedicalParents perspective
Being a parent in sport can make your head hurt too
by Ian Braid 14th February 2019We all have many roles to play in life as a child, partner, employer/employee, sibling and, for many of us, as a…
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BlogsCoaches perspectiveCreating a positive environmentParents perspective
The dreaded ‘playing time’ conversation
by Ruth Nicholson 4th February 2019One of the most dreaded conversations between players, coaches, and parents involves playing time. Nobody likes it. In my workshops on conflict…
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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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BlogsLong term athletic developmentParents perspective
Elite sports development – a game of snakes and ladders
by Mark Milnes 4th December 2018Saturday 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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Two Sides of the Fence: Starting the Season as a Parent / Coach ‘Double Agent’
by Simon Toole 28th November 2018You need to login to view this content. Please Login. Not a Member? Join Us
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20 things young athletes want from mum and dad
by Gordon MacLelland 28th November 2018For our children to have a positive sporting experience there are a number of things that we can do as parents to…
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Home Alone – Reflections of a sporting parent
by Gordon MacLelland 23rd October 2018This past weekend saw one of the most testing times that I have had as a sporting parent to date for a…
