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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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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…
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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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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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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 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…
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Creating a positive environmentFinding the right sport and coachingRelationship with CoachVideo
Part I – Parents – What are the warning signs you should be looking out for in your child’s coach?
by Gordon MacLelland 14th December 2017This excellent short video helps parents in what they should be looking for in a good coach for their child. Of course…
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Creating a positive environmentParents perspectiveVideo
VIDEO – Not about being a champion, but about getting the most out of sport
by Gordon MacLelland 21st November 2017This excellent video from Serena Williams looks at what she expects from her daughter as she grows up and her involvement in…
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Creating a positive environmentMindsetVideo
How to help your child fulfil their potential?
by Gordon MacLelland 29th October 2017This video focusses on the growth and fixed mindset that is often discussed on this website. Many great tips for parents to…