This updated resource brings together our original community recommendations alongside new additions from the last couple of years. Age guidance is given…
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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Creating a positive environmentPodcasts - Parents in Sport
Growing Female Sport and Supporting and Inspiring the Next Generation – ‘A conversation with Lydia Greenway’
by Gordon MacLelland 2nd June 2023In this episode former international cricketer, coach and broadcaster Lydia Greenway joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss growing female sport and how we…
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Creating a positive environmentDopingMedical
Who, What, Where & Why of Anti-Doping – Helping Parents to Support Their Sporting Children
by Claire Lane 22nd May 2023As a mum of two sporty boys myself, I am very familiar with the role of a parent, guardian or carer[i] in…
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BlogsCreating a positive environment
Who should be your child’s biggest fan?
by Coach Reed Maltbie 16th May 2023“Coaches, there’s a parent bothering my assistant referee. I don’t care whose parent it is. Make them stop. If you fail to…
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Creating a positive environmentEditor's Pick
British Sailing Partnership
by Gordon MacLelland 4th May 2023Working with Parents in Sport are delighted to announce a new partnership with British Sailing. The first stage of the partnership will…
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Creating a positive environmentGrowth MindsetPodcasts - Parents in SportTaking the Knocks
The Learning Pit – Understanding How Our Children Learn and Develop – A conversation with James Nottingham
by Gordon MacLelland 3rd May 2023In this episode author, teacher and consultant James Nottingham joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘The Learning Pit’ – understanding how our children learn…
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CEO Gordon MacLelland joins Lewis Hatchett on the ‘Raising Your Game Podcast’ to discuss ways parents can support their athletic children, mistakes…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentFuelling your child's ego
Is your ‘Toxic Positivity’ creating more problems than simply being honest?
by Gordon MacLelland 24th April 2023“Gordon — what do I say to my child when they’ve had a bad game or competition?” “What do you mean, be…
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Creating a positive environmentPodcasts
The Coaching Knife: Can coaching your own child end well?
by Gordon MacLelland 19th April 2023Gordon MacLelland joins Dan Cottrell on ‘The Coaching Knife’ to talk about coaching your own children. In just 20 minutes they cut…
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Creating a positive environmentPodcasts - Parents in Sport
Talent Development and the Path to Elite Sport – A conversation with Dr Joe Baker
by Gordon MacLelland 3rd April 2023In this episode Professor and head of the Lifespan Performance Laboratory at York University, Canada Dr.Joe Baker joins Gordon MacLelland to discuss ‘The…