Parents can be notoriously difficult to please. However, there are a number of things that coaches can do to deal with parental…
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What can you do to help your child’s coach?
by Gordon MacLelland 27th September 2017It is very important for the success of our children in sport that two of the key people in their lives (their…
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What are you looking for in a good coach for your child?
by Gordon MacLelland 27th August 2017All of us as parents want what is best for our children and during their lives there will be a number of…
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What are you looking for in a good coach?
by Gordon MacLelland 23rd July 2017If you are new into sport or you are thinking of signing your child up for a sporting activity it is important…
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Should you coach your own child?
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017There have been many debates about this over the years and without a doubt the number of volunteers in grassroots sport would…
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Enhancing Coach-Parent Relationships in Youth Sports: Increasing Harmony and Minimizing Hassle
by Gordon MacLelland 26th April 2017The so-called “athletic triangle,” consisting of coach, athlete, and parent is a natural element of the social system comprising youth sports. With…