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Creating a positive environmentSpecialisationWWPIS Shorts
Early Specialisation
by Gordon MacLelland 1st September 2019In this video short, Gordon MacLelland starts to discuss the dangers of early specialisation and some of the potential longer term issues…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentDrop outFailureMotivating childrenSpecialisation
Tiger v Roger – why variety remains the spice of life!
by Gordon MacLelland 19th July 2019This piece has been inspired by the reading of the new book ‘Range’ by David Epstein which I would highly recommend to all…
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InjuriesMedicalSpecialisation
Supporting the early specialisation athlete
by Dr Robert Weil 23rd May 2019So often, young athletes and their parents are faced with the question regarding concentrating on their main sport versus playing multiple sports.…
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Creating a positive environmentInfographicsSpecialisationTaking the Knocks
Super Champions, Champions and Almosts
by Gordon MacLelland 17th January 2019The following infographic based on the research by Collins et al. looks at some of the differences and commonalities of those who…
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BurnoutInjuriesLong term athletic developmentMedicalSpecialisation
Specialisation – Data finds focus on single sport, largely driven by parents, leads to injury and burnout
by Gordon MacLelland 13th April 2018Youth sports has experienced a paradigm shift over the past 15 to 20 years. Gone are the days filled with pick-up games…
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BlogsSpecialisation
Forget short term success! Multi sport participation at a young age has to be the golden ticket……..
by Gordon MacLelland 4th February 2018We have very much championed the multi sport athlete here at ‘WWPIS’ and encouraged many parents to help facilitate this path for…
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BlogsBurnoutCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenSpecialisation
What is burnout and why does it occur?
by Gordon MacLelland 11th October 2017‘Burnout’ is the absence of motivation as well as complete mental and physical exhaustion. In the pursuit of sporting excellence there may…
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BlogsBurnoutCreating a positive environmentMotivating childrenSpecialisation
How to identify and prevent burnout in your child?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th September 2017We hope this article will give parents some tips in trying to recognise and prevent burnout in their children. There are many…
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Creating a positive environmentMedicalSpecialisation
A Doctor’s Perspective on Early Sport Specialisation
by Gordon MacLelland 22nd August 2017We have discussed a lot on this site the perils of early sport specialisation from a player and coach’s perspective. Here is…
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