So 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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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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BlogsEditor's PickKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentSpecialisation
10,000 hour myth – Misunderstood by sports parents?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th August 2017Many parents will now be aware or have heard of the 10,000 hour rule publicised by Malcolm Gladwell. The principle holds that…
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InfographicsKeeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentMotivating childrenSpecialisation
The benefits of playing multiple sports
by Gordon MacLelland 29th June 2017With many children playing the same sport all year round and focussing on one sport from such a young age we need…
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Creating a positive environmentSpecialisationVideo
Early v Late Specialisation
by Gordon MacLelland 26th May 2017What is meant by specialisation? The following video made by Christie Scanlon, Elite Player Analyst at West Bromwich Albion Football Club explains all. The…
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