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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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BlogsCreating a positive environmentKeeping it in perspectiveLevel of InvolvementMotivating children
How can you help motivate your children when it comes to their sport?
by Lara Mossman 10th March 2019Money talks when it comes to motivating kids to participate sport, but possibly not in the way you think. If you have…
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BlogsCreating a positive environmentThe Touchline
Sideline Experiment – Academy v Grassroots Football
by Gordon MacLelland 17th February 2019Following on from our most-read article, The ‘Unknown Damage?’ caused from the sideline, I took the chance today to run a further…
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Ulster Badminton Partnership
by Gordon MacLelland 15th February 2019Working with Parents in Sport are delighted to announce that they will be working in partnership with Ulster Badminton. The programme will…
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InfographicsLevel of InvolvementMotivating children
What motivates your children to play sport?
by Gordon MacLelland 7th February 2019A growing body of research is showing that it is not so much the quantity of motivation that matters, but rather the…
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BlogsCoaches perspectiveCreating a positive environmentParents perspective
The dreaded ‘playing time’ conversation
by Ruth Nicholson 4th February 2019One of the most dreaded conversations between players, coaches and parents is about playing time, nobody likes it. In my workshops on…
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InfographicsSpecialisationTaking the Knocks
Super Champions, Champions and Almosts: What Sets Them Apart?
by Gordon MacLelland 17th January 2019The infographic above is based on research by Collins et al., which looked at the differences and similarities between athletes who became…
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BlogsLevel of InvolvementMotivating children
Great sports parenting isn’t important; it’s valuable
by JP Nerbun 10th January 2019Important: marked by or indicative of significant worth or consequence Valuable: of great use or service Being Important As a kid and…
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BlogsCreating a positive environment
Progress not perfection?
by Gordon MacLelland 27th December 2018Being a sports parent can be a tough gig. If that’s you, take a moment to give yourself some credit. Simply making…




























