The needs and motivation of young children involved in sport compared to that of adults can often be very different. We have…
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Creating a positive environmentThe TouchlineVideo
I am still a young player, not a professional player yet!
by Gordon MacLelland 11th March 2018As parents it is vital that we listen to what our children have to say and how they feel about their sporting…
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Long term athletic developmentMaturation- Early v Late DevelopersMotivating childrenVideo
Understanding talent and avoiding early comparisons
by Gordon MacLelland 17th February 2018As a parent you need to understand and help your children understand what ‘talent’ is and how they can become good at…
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Growth MindsetVideo
Growth Mindset – Is your child athlete the ‘tortoise’ or the ‘hare’?
by Gordon MacLelland 4th February 2018Why do some child athletes avoid challenges and suffer when faced with adversity, while others thrive and set new personal records of…
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Creating a positive environmentVideo
New Zealand Sporting Legends Message to Parents – Let kids be kids!
by Gordon MacLelland 24th January 2018Playing with food afterwards, grazing knees, laughing at everything and having fun. Some of the legends of New Zealand sport talk about…
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Creating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveVideo
Do you show your ‘LOVE’ for your child in the right way when sport is involved?
by Gordon MacLelland 26th December 2017Your child should not be defined by their sporting prowess nor should your unconditional love waver for them based on their sporting…
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Creating a positive environmentVideo
Competitive dad – Playing squash
by Gordon MacLelland 21st December 2017This is one of the funniest videos that we have come across during our research for the site. It is very tongue…
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Keeping it in perspectiveLong term athletic developmentVideo
How do you know if your child is talented?
by Gordon MacLelland 20th December 2017The above question was asked by a parent to Wayne Goldsmith who has been involved in the Olympic Games, World Championships, Professional…
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Creating a positive environmentMotivating childrenVideo
Parents – 10 things to show your children that require ‘ZERO’ talent
by Gordon MacLelland 19th December 2017Parents. Show this video to your sporting children. Before they even set foot on the training pitch there are a number of…
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Creating a positive environmentRelationship with CoachVideo
Part II – What are the danger signs of a poor coach and poor coaching?
by Gordon MacLelland 14th December 2017This excellent short video helps parents further in looking for danger signs of really poor coaching. Of course we acknowledge that not…
