Refereeing your own child adds a different dynamic to the normal parent-child coaching relationship. Here are five ways to be a good…
Expanding work in the women’s and girl’s game in 2026-27
by Gordon MacLelland
10th September 2026
WWPIS are pleased to announce the continuation and expansion of our work across the women’s and girl’s game for 2026-2027. Following the…
New York Red Bulls Academy Partnership
27th August 2026
Official Launch of Sports Performance Parenting 2.0
30th July 2026
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Podcasts - Parents in Sport
Being a Role Model and Supporting Our Daughters on Their Sporting Journey – A conversation with Phoebe Schecter
by Gordon MacLelland 4th September 2023In this episode former NFL coach, Captain of GB Women’s team and Sky Sports and Talk Sport Broadcaster Phoebe Schecter joins Gordon…
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BlogsCreating a positive environment
‘Tonight Matthew, I am going to be Chloe Kelly’ – the power of our children watching sport
by Gordon MacLelland 17th August 2023“Tonight, Matthew, I am going to be Chloe Kelly!” said my 11-year-old daughter, smashing through the sitting room door on her way…
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Creating a positive environmentPodcasts - Parents in Sport
High Performance, Character Development and Self-Advocacy in Young Athletes – A conversation with Rachel Vickery
by Gordon MacLelland 6th August 2023In this episode High Performance Consultant, Sports Physiotherapist and Former International Gymnast Rachel Vickery joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss high performance, character…
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Creating a positive environmentEditor's Pick
Filming with British Gymnastics and South Essex Gymnastics Club
by Gordon MacLelland 1st August 2023Our partnership with British Gymnastics continues to grow and it is exciting to see the number of clubs across the UK that…
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Creating a positive environment
New Coach Education Learning Course Coming Soon
by Gordon MacLelland 30th July 2023We are thrilled to announce that over the next few weeks we will be releasing a brand new learning course for coaches…
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CEO Gordon MacLelland recently joined Gavin Teehan and Mark Anderson in the latest episode of the Coaching Badges Podcast. They discussed all…
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Creating a positive environment
Increased Provision across the Football League
by Gordon MacLelland 3rd July 2023Thanks to our ongoing partnership with League Football Education, we will be offering even greater provision across the Football League academy programme…
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Creating a positive environmentPodcasts - Parents in Sport
Raising Intrinsically Motivated Young Athletes – A conversation with Reed Maltbie
by Gordon MacLelland 30th June 2023In this episode coach and author Reed Maltbie joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss the importance of language and how we as sports…
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We have made a number of changes to reflect the fast moving world that we live in to ensure we are providing…