The following research article has been taken from the work of Dr Camilla Knight who gives us some very valuable tips in…
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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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Keeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementResearchResearch Papers
Influences on parental involvement in youth sport
by Gordon MacLelland 28th June 2017The purpose of this study was to explore the influences on parental involvement in youth sport. Specifically, this study sought to address…
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Level of InvolvementResearchResearch Papers
Understanding the increase in parents’ involvement in organised youth sports
by Gordon MacLelland 28th June 2017The aim of this research paper is to further the understanding of why parents increasingly engage with organised youth sports, and stay…
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Creating a positive environmentResearchResearch Papers
Towards an understanding of Parent Spectator Behaviour at Youth Sport Events
by Gordon MacLelland 26th April 2017Watching a child compete in youth sports can be an extremely stressful experience for parents. The emotional bond between parent and child,…
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Creating a positive environmentRelationship with CoachResearchResearch Papers
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…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveResearchResearch Papers
The sport behaviour of youth, parents and coaches – The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
by Gordon MacLelland 26th April 2017This study assessed the frequency of good and poor sport behaviors as perceived by young athletes, parents, and coaches. A secondary goal…
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Creating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementResearchResearch Papers
The Parents’ Optimum Zone: Measuring and optimising parental engagement in youth sport
by Gordon MacLelland 26th March 2017The model seeks to identify the optimum discourses, knowledge, feelings and behaviours that parents should demonstrate in their engagement in their child’s…
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Keeping it in perspectiveResearchResearch Papers
The Good Father: Parental Expectations and Youth Sports
by Gordon MacLelland 26th February 2017Family life and expectations for parents have changed dramatically over the past two generations. In the United States these changes have been…
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