Any young athlete who has experienced injury knows what it’s like to struggle during recovery. Not only is there physical dysfunction, but…
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Welcome to ‘Sporting Anonymous’.
by Gordon MacLelland 16th July 2017Meet the group who have volunteered themselves into rehab and have formed a sporting parent version of group therapy. This excellent video…
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Creating a positive environmentPsychologyResearchResearch Papers
Educating and supporting tennis parents: an action research study
by Gordon MacLelland 11th July 2017This study examined the effectiveness of an evidence-based sport parent education programme designed to meet the stage-specific needs of British tennis parents.…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickGrowth SpurtsLong term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late DevelopersPsychology
Understanding the Growth Effect
by Gordon MacLelland 21st June 2017Although athletic prowess is not a requirement for playing football as any Sunday morning park will testify, the physical demands placed on…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentEditor's PickMotivating childrenPsychology
What is the secret to parenting children in sport?
by Gordon MacLelland 17th June 2017What is the secret to parenting children involved in sport? Following years and years of scientific research examining which parental strategies are…
