A fantastic short video put together by Arsenal academy players for their parents. The video encompasses much of what we discuss in…
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We shared with you the trailer and now here is the full screening of ‘The Cost of Winning.’ This is a 24…
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Creating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingVideo
Having fun on the rink! Through the eyes of a 4 year old…..
by Gordon MacLelland 16th April 2019We often say on this site that children play sports because its fun. They quit when they are no longer having fun…
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A nice little video with some very clear and precise messages to help support parents in creating a really positive environment around…
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Creating a positive environmentLevel of InvolvementMotivating childrenVideo
How can you help your child prepare for their big sports event?
by Gordon MacLelland 17th July 2018This great little video gives you some useful tips in helping you prepare your child for their big tournament or competition on…
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Eating curveballs for breakfast – Gordon MacLelland joins Stacie Mahoe
by Gordon MacLelland 7th June 2018I enjoyed hearing Gordon’s perspective on being a sports parent, the experience that sparked the development of the Working with Parents in…
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Creating a positive environmentParents perspectiveVideo
Behind every great player
by Gordon MacLelland 1st June 2018We watch many of our sports stars grace the TV on a regular basis but what is often overlooked is the wonderful…
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Creating a positive environmentMotivating childrenVideo
Playing with friends or winning – which is most important to the children?
by Gordon MacLelland 18th May 2018As adults it is only human for us to want our children to win when it comes to their sports matches. Perhaps…
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Motivating childrenVideo
What motivates young people to be active?
by Gordon MacLelland 15th April 2018The 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…




























